Community Impact
Labor Day Report: Connecticut Occupational Illnesses Dominated by COVID-19
In 2020, workers' compensation cases stemming from illness doubled as a result of the pandemic
Kerri Raissian, UConn ARMS Director, Appointed to Gov.’s Gun Violence Intervention, Prevention Commission
Kerri Raissian will bring her expertise studying gun violence to the Commission
Swap, Don’t Shop: Sustainable Fashion is Coming to UConn
A secondhand clothing store, the first of its kind, is coming to the Storrs campus this fall to help students learn about, and counteract, fast fashion
KSI Marks Milestone with Falmouth Road Race
Every year, researchers from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute take their work outside to help dozens of runners at the Falmouth Road Race
Allied Health Major Lets Students Make a Difference Close to Home
Emelis Santos '24 is among a growing number of students choose allied health sciences at UConn Waterbury to give back to their communities
Research Leading Way to Connecticut Schools’ COVID Recovery
UConn researchers are key members in a cross-state educational COVID-19 collaboration, co-led by Neag associate dean Morgaen Donaldson
Knock, Knock: UConn Students Making Hartford House Calls with COVID Vaccines
The community initiative is a partnership of CT AHEC, based at UConn Health, with the City of Hartford Department of Health and Human Services, Harriott Home Health Services, and the Hispanic Health Council
Tackling the Opioid Crisis in Collaboration
UConn Health is working with Community Mental Health Affiliates to carry out a recently launched intervention program that focuses on vulnerable populations by removing barriers to treatment and resources.
Getting Their Fair Share of Leadership Training at UConn 4-H County Fairs
UConn students are taking their skills to the community as interns with UConn 4-H fairs
Back to School for UConn Medical School with a 110 New White Coats
UConn School of Medicine Welcomes Future Doctors in the Class of 2026