Community Impact

Carol Atkinson-Palombo, professor of geography, second from left, speaks at a forum on the world climate held at Greenwich High School

In Connecticut, Climate Change is Another Way to Say Opportunity

A forum on UConn’s role in Connecticut’s energy future

Free diaper supplies being distributed by the new Diaper Connections program now being launched statewide

Free Diapers Can Really Help Connecticut Moms, Dads, and Children in Need

The Connecticut Hospital Association and the Diaper Bank of Connecticut are taking statewide the successful Diaper Connections pilot program of UConn Health’s Women’s Center and Family Medicine Clinics

Students from the Stonington High School marching band rehearse with members of the UConn marching band during one of UCMB’s high school band clinics

UCMB Leaders Help High School Marching Bands ‘Look Great, Sound Great’

Make Your Own Band Day brings lessons of performance and camaraderie to high schools across Connecticut

Free Dental Clinic at UConn Serves Over 1,000 Smiles

The Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic took place for the first time on UConn Health’s campus, serving over 1,000 patients in need during the two-day event

An eviction notice affixed to a front door.

UConn Law Establishes Eviction Defense Clinic

Connecticut recently became one of only three states with a Right to Counsel law in cases of eviction or loss of a housing subsidy

Jordan Dean in uniform in front of Air Force plane

Profile of a Veteran: Jordan Dean, UConn Medical Student

Jordan Dean is a second-year UConn medical student who served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years, achieving the rank of staff sergeant. He shares his perspective as a veteran and physician in training.

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Awards UConn Health’s Dr. Genice Nelson

For more than two decades, Genice Nelson has been providing a voice, respect, and high quality care to sickle cell patients: “I saw that patients with sickle cell really need a voice. I felt like I could be that voice.”

Screen shot of Zofia Baumann working with oysters in hopes to help restore Connecticut’s oyster populations.

Science in Seconds: Oyster Restoration

UConn Marine Science researcher Zofia Baumann has her eyes set on restoring Connecticut’s oyster populations

The researcher team led a field tour in June attended by DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes, Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble, Director of the Office of Climate Planning Rebecca French, and State Forester Christopher Martin.

‘The Problem is Nature Just Isn’t Natural Anymore’

As Connecticut’s trees are pushed to the brink by climate change, UConn researchers are working to help make New England woodlands more resilient

Ross and Becky Person

Ross and Becky Person Provide a Lifetime of Support to Extension & 4-H

Life-long 4-H volunteers turn their love of Extension into programs that benefit their whole community