Community Impact
Tackling Depression, Delirium, and Dementia at Home
UConn Health has received a $6 million federal grant to study the effectiveness of teams offering care for older adults at home.
Neag School Hosts German Educators as Part of Fulbright Program
The Neag School of Education hosted 15 German Fulbright educators as part of a short course focused on the theme of “Diversity in U.S. Education” held on the Storrs campus earlier this spring.
Neag School Announces State of Connecticut’s Letters About Literature Contest Winners
The Neag School of Education is proud to announce Connecticut’s winners of the 23rd annual Letters About Literature contest, a nationwide writing contest for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Pilot Reading Initiative Shows Dramatic Results
The CT K-3 Reading Model, led by UConn professors, more than doubled the number of students meeting grade-level literacy goals over four years.
Distracted Driving a Crash Test in Behavior Modification
A UConn behavioral analyst says the majority of vehicle crashes are caused by human error. She hopes her research will ultimately help modify drivers' risk-taking behavior.
A Vehicle Fit for Space Exploration
A UConn engineering grad student led a team of high school students in the NASA Rover Challenge to build a human-powered 'moonbuggy.'
Extra! Extra! Read (Listen, Watch, and Tweet) All About It!
UConn's journalism department marks 50 years in the news business.
UConn Dentist Says Restored Teeth Need Lifelong Care
It's not just natural teeth that need regular care, according to new national guidelines with a UConn dentist as lead author.
Helping Asylum-Seekers Prepare for the Courts
A group of UConn law and social work students will spend Spring Break assisting women asylum-seekers detained at a federal immigration center.
Social Work Students Head to Capitol Hill
The students went to D.C. to learn about and lobby for issues related to the well-being of the clients and communities they serve.