Community Impact

Dr. Aida Roman caring for primary care patient Denise L. Donnelly in exam room happily.

Inaugural ‘Rising Scholar’ Succeeding at UConn School of Medicine

Dr. Aida Roman is conducting research while caring for Primary Care patients in the Department of Medicine at UConn Health.

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UConn Ph.D. Candidate Fostering Partnership with Litchfield School for Diverse Learners

'Forman is a school that serves students with learning differences, but also explicitly teaches them how their brains actually work and learn. That’s been a passion of mine for over 20 years now'

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10 Food Safety Resolutions for the New Year

A UConn Extension expert shares tips for incorporating food safety into your healthy habits this New Year

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UConn Medical Students Reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Public Service

The next generation of doctors training at UConn share how they are carrying on Dr. King’s legacy of helping others.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin and His Excellency Julian DuBois

His Excellency Julian Du Bois of St. Lucia Visits The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering at UConn

Recently, His Excellency (H.E.) Julian Du Bois. Ambassador for Saint Lucia Diaspora Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs, visited The Cato T. Laurencin Institute for Regenerative Engineering at UConn.

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‘Healthy Rounds’ Podcast Debuts With Dr. Andy

Dr. Anthony Alessi’s longtime radio show now a UConn Health podcast, premiering with Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO

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Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut

Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters

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Tower Garden Initiative of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute is Thriving

Initiative Supports Wellness and Inspires Personal Transformation at Wilson Gray YMCA.

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UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025

The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation

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Ask UConn Extension: Eating Well on a Budget During the Holidays

With thoughtful planning and smart choices, it’s possible to enjoy nutritious, satisfying food while keeping spending in check