Community Impact
Conference to Connect Lawmakers, Scientists in Unified Mission to Bolster Connecticut
Knocking down the obstacles between policymakers and cutting-edge research
January 8, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn Stamford Clothing Pantry Offers Students Range of Everyday Wear, Professional Attire
'We’re just trying to break down barriers so they can access things that will enrich their lives'
January 4, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
Providing Care Beyond Borders
Spearheaded by a UConn Health medical student, more than 30 medical providers brought specialty and primary care to residents of the Dominican Republic
January 2, 2024 | Carolyn Pennington
UConn DMD Professor Documents Story of Latino Mental Health through Humanities Institute Fellowship
Oscar Guerra's new project explores mental health and the social, cultural, and political factors that affect it
January 2, 2024 | Jaclyn Severance
Kesem: Camp, Care, and Connections for Kids Impacted by a Parent’s Cancer
Camp Kesem UConn is gearing up to host its third summer camp to support children whose caregivers have cancer
December 21, 2023 | Mac Murray
Human Rights Close to Home: A Unique Civics Education Program for K-12 Students, Supported By the Redstone Family Foundation, Launched at UConn
'I think we fundamentally underestimate how much our kids can learn even about the biggest and most important issues of today. We just need to teach them in ways that are relatable'
December 12, 2023 | Jaclyn Severance
Key Events Push QuantumCT Forward
Development grant in hand, the UConn and Yale-led partnership is laying the foundation for a regional innovation engine
December 11, 2023 | Matt Engelhardt
Strengthening the Danbury Community with UConn Extension
From STEM programs to nutrition education, Danbury Public Schools and UConn Extension collaborate to help the community
December 5, 2023 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Breaking Down Barriers for Those Living With HIV
UConn Health’s Ryan White Program offers treatment adherence and supportive resources
November 30, 2023 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Extension Educators Launch School-Based Green Infrastructure Initiative
Supported by a $100,000 grant from the EPA, the program will partner with two CT school districts and three sustainable development organizations to bring hands-on projects to students and teachers
November 28, 2023 | Mac Murray