Community Impact
First 5-11 Year Olds Get Vaccinated at UConn Health
On the morning of Nov. 4 UConn Health began administering for the first time pediatric first dose COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines to newly eligible children ages 5-11 years old.
UConn NRCA Wins 2021 Stem Achievement Organization Award from CT Science Center
The Connecticut Science Center celebrates the achievements of organizations that inspire lifelong learning through interactive and innovative experiences that explore our changing world through science
UConn Health Awards Roundup October 2021
UConn School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine recipients continue to shine and are being recognized for their efforts!
Teens and Adults Working Together to Help Conservation Efforts in Connecticut Communities
A unique program is giving intergenerational teams the opportunity to have an impact on their communities through environmental action
Encouraging Healthy Eating for Older Adults in West Hartford
The Fresh Start Program teaches participants about seasonal produce so they can identify fresh and low-cost fruits and vegetables for year-round healthy eating
New CAHNR Program Provides Scholarships, Support for Native Students
A new initiative provides Native students with financial, cultural, and academic support to make college more accessible
View From the Ground in Quake-Ravaged Haiti
Dr. Robert Fuller, UConn Health’s chair of emergency medicine, is back after spending three weeks in Haiti running a medical clinic and preparing local providers to sustain it.
Grown Connected Fosters Relationships Between Farmers and Consumers in CT’s Quiet Corner
Grown Connected will help connect farmers around the state with their communities.
Sustainability, Community, and Food – Theory Meets Action for UConn Undergrads
Where 'learning by doing' means baking bread, growing vegetables, and working for justice
New Website Developed By Neag School Will Assist High School History Teachers
Connecticut is the first state to mandate that all of its high schools offer an elective class on Black and Latinx history and this website will provide resources