Community Impact
Hartford’s Renzulli Academy to be Replicated in Other Districts
Hartford Public Schools’ acclaimed Renzulli Academy for Gifted Students is set to be replicated in at least three other districts, under a $500,000 grant announced in October by the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, as part of the foundation’s Centennial Celebration to honor Mr. Kent Cooke’s legacy. The Talent Development Award, presented to the University of Connecticut’s […]
Kindergarten Students Learn to Value the Creative Writing Process
Fostering a love of reading and writing in young children can be a difficult task. But thanks to the work of Dr. Doug Kaufman, associate professor at the Neag School of Education, students at Dorothy C. Goodwin Elementary School in Storrs are learning to appreciate the creative writing process. “We have kindergartners who can write […]
UConn’s Husky Sport Receives $75,000 in Grant Support
Husky Sport, which uses sports to connect UConn students with children in Hartford’s North End, has received a $75,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority. The grant will support the salaries of five part-time staff persons and cover transportation costs for more than 100 student volunteers who travel from UConn to Hartford […]
Improving Health Care for Cambodian-Americans
Two UConn faculty members are using innovative techniques to improve health care for Cambodian Americans who suffered under the Khmer Rouge.
Rain Garden App Puts UConn on Apple’s Stage
The Center for Land Use Education and Research has developed UConn’s first smart phone app that is designed for use by the general public.
UConn Student Teams Propose New Business Uses for IBM’s ‘Watson’ Computing System
An invitation from IBM gave Stamford Learning Accelerator students the opportunity to propose real-world projects.
After-School Exercise and Nutrition Program Reaches Out to Urban School Children
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Neag School of Education have joined forces to bring an after-school program to urban children.
Connecticut Agencies Win $5 million Federal Grant to Fund Innovative Housing Support Program
UConn researchers, The Connection, and the Department of Children and Families are working together on a program aimed at keeping families together that’s intended to serve as a model.
UConn Offers Connecticut High School Students an Early College Experience
The oldest program of its kind in the U.S., UConn’s Early College Experience allows high schoolers access to UConn courses in a range of disciplines.
School of Business, Coach Auriemma Announce Premier Leadership Conference
The inaugural two-day conference featuring outstanding business leaders is set for April at the Mohegan Sun.