Community Impact
UConn Health Helps Paramedic Trainees Get Back on Track
True to its educational mission, UConn Health opened the John Dempsey Hospital ED to a class of paramedics in training who found themselves without a place for their clinical rotations when the pandemic struck.
UConn Law Alumna Gives to Asylum Clinic That Forged Her Career Path
Lauren Kostes '15 JD, now an attorney specializing in immigration law in Arizona, reflects on how a UConn School of Law clinic helped her choose her path in life.
UConn Extension’s Velazquez Answers Nutrition Questions on Radio Amor
UConn Extension educator Zoraida Velazquez has become a popular Bridgeport-area radio personality thanks to her weekly call-in show on food and nutrition.
UConn’s Information Solutions Helping to Reopen Connecticut
A UConn researcher's passion for data solutions is playing an important role in Connecticut's reopening process.
UConn Program Aims to Improve Engineers’ Communications Skills
A multidisciplinary professional education program is being developed at UConn to hone the communication skills of engineers.
Korey Stringer Institute: Progress Made in High School Sports Safety Policies
The Korey Stringer Institute has released its annual report on the progress states are making to protect the health of high school student athletes.
Isaias Aftermath: Dealing with Wind and Storm-Damaged Trees
A UConn Extension expert offers advice on what to do - and what not to do - with storm-damaged trees on your property.
Meet the Researcher: Margaret Lloyd Sieger, School of Social Work
Margaret Lloyd Sieger's research is guided by her desire to help families struggling with substance abuse.
Review of Microfinance Studies Finds Many Flaws, No Conclusions
A study of peer-reviewed research on microfinance finds flawed work, but no solid conclusions about the practice itself.
UConn Law Professor’s Brief Cited in Landmark Supreme Court Case
UConn School of Law Professor Bethany Berger's legal brief was cited by the Supreme Court in a ruling with broad implications for Native American sovereignty.