Community Impact

A group of 8 college students and 2 college professors pose in front a navy blue backdrop that reads UConn Nation.

UConn Stamford and Neag School of Education Receive $2.8M to Prepare Under-Resourced Students for Teaching Careers

The Sueños Scholars: Supporting Latiné Teacher Dreams program will provide career preparation, community engagement, and more for UConn Stamford students

Group of volunteers and local agribusinesses meeting at a cafe

Planting Knowledge, Cultivating Connections: A Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Reflection

Through a unique volunteer program, UConn expertise is supporting ecotourism and agritourism in the Dominican Republic

Dr. Linda Barry of UConn School of Medicine.

President of the United States Honors Dr. Linda Barry of UConn School of Medicine

Nation’s Highest Honor for Mentorship Awarded to Dr. Linda Barry

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2024: A Year of Research That Mattered

UConn’s research achievements extend from health and wellness breakthroughs to advancements in quantum technology and much more

Amelia Magistrali, UConn Extension’s associate educator in soil health (Kara Bonsack/UConn Photo)

Improving Soil Health in Connecticut with a Systems Approach

The state of our soil has "been a wakeup call." UConn Extension educator Amelia Magistrali is helping protect and preserve this crucial resource across Connecticut

State Rep. Jaime Foster provides opening remarks at the Moving Beyond conference

InCHIP Scholars Lead Conversations at Moving Beyond Implications: Research into Policy Conference

The Moving Beyond conference bridges research and policy to advance evidence-based solutions in Connecticut

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Inspiring Black Physicians

‘Black Doctors Day’ an example of CT National Medical Association Society efforts to make medicine more inclusive

Members of the UConn football team cheer before the start of the game against Holy Cross at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentchler Field on Sept. 4, 2021.

Lifesaving Legislation: KSI, UConn Laud Passage of HEARTS Act

President Biden has signed into a law an act to make defibrillators and CPR training more accessible in schools

It’s a Military Match!

Two UConn School of Medicine Class of 2025 students matched to the military for pediatric residency training programs.

Thank You, Officer Dublin: A Celebration of Service and Community

Officer Darrell Dublin retires after 21 years as the heart and soul of UConn Waterbury, leaving a legacy of kindness, mentorship, and community. His positivity and dedication made the campus feel like home, and his impact will be cherished for years to come.