Community Impact
Korey Stringer Institute Works with National Partners to Keep Laborers Safe
The recommendations focus on protecting worker health and safety while also ensuring productivity
August 26, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Students Serving Community With Screenings, Vaccinations
A multidisciplinary force including UConn faculty and students came together last weekend in Hartford’s Keney Park and North End neighborhoods to offer free health screenings, COVID-19 information, and door-to-door vaccinations.
August 26, 2021 | Ira Morrison
Development Center at UConn School of Business Will Assist Minority-Owned Firms
The federal grant is one of only four awarded nationwide
August 25, 2021 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Sociology Professor Examines Community Gun Violence
Mary Bernstein's research examines how groups work together across lines to define gun violence and seeks to find strategies to address the problem
August 25, 2021 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Desmond’s Law 5 Years Later: UConn Animal Law Clinic Leader Conducting Study, Crafting Manual, Developing Diversionary Program
UConn Law professor Jessica Rubin is working on a grant to study the impact of a groundbreaking animal cruelty law in Connecticut and help other states adopt similar measures
August 24, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
UConn Joins Forces with University of New Haven to Help Local Manufacturers Adopt Sustainable Practices
UConn and the University of New Haven will work with local manufacturers to help them invest in the future with sustainable practices and workforce development
August 19, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Progress Continues in Ensuring Safety for Nation’s High School Athletes
The Korey Stringer Institute aims to improve student athlete safety across the country
August 18, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
My CAHNR Summer: Khadija Shaikh Applies Passion for Environmental Justice and State Trails
Shaikh and partners are helping develop the go-to resource for Connecticut’s outdoors
August 17, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Microplastics Are Everywhere
'Even though you may not be able to see this, it's happening'
August 17, 2021 | Angelina Reyes
Quantifying Risk of Cognitive Dysfunction Among People in Drug Treatment Programs
The simple, effective assessment tool can help providers evaluate patients without hours of testing
August 16, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources