Community Impact
Eversource Energy Center Prepares for Storms with Stormwise Program
Stormwise helps develop forest systems in Connecticut that are resilient to climate change and coexist with human infrastructure
January 19, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
NIFA Grant Teaches Youth About Biotechnology, Develops Career Readiness
A new grant will use educational games to teach Connecticut youth about biotechnology and biotechnology careers in agriculture
January 18, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
UConn Health: 100,000 COVID Shots and Counting
UConn Health reaches milestone in the ongoing public health effort to minimize COVID-19 infection and illness
January 10, 2022 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
UConn Extension Cares for Community in Ways Both Obvious and Little-Known
UConn is part of all 169 Connecticut towns and cities, thanks to Extension
January 10, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn, Waterbury Officials Announce ‘Promise’ Financial Aid Program
Talented students from the Brass City will receive financial aid for attending any UConn campus
January 5, 2022 | Stephanie Reitz
The Goldilocks Effect: Adding the Right Amount of Sediment to Salt Marshes Keeps Coastlines Afloat
According to a new UConn study, adding just the right amount of sediment to the surface of a Connecticut salt marsh protects coastlines in the face of rapid sea level rise
January 5, 2022 | Madeleine Meadows-McDonnell, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Health Rallying Community to Stop Spread of COVID-19
DIY air purifiers can be made in 30 minutes for $60 worth of supplies
December 29, 2021 | Kim Krieger
Operation Community Impact: Still Helping Connecticut Residents in Need
Since April 2020, more than 220,000 pounds of dairy products have been delivered to Connecticut families in need
December 28, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
Classrooms Without Computers: UConn Grad Student Seeking to Change that in Ghana
'These kids we are talking about are in resource-limited areas. They are at a disadvantage compared to children in bigger cities and towns'
December 27, 2021 | Kimberly Phillips
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Establishes Tribal Department of Agriculture
UConn Extension offers assistance in developing sustainable agriculture and community education
December 22, 2021 | Elaina Hancock