Community Impact
Expert Warns of New Tick-borne Disease
A new tick-borne disease is popping up in Connecticut and May is a perfect time to start taking precautions, a UConn veterinary expert says.
May 11, 2016 | Elaina Hancock
Preparing to Face a Hurricane
An engineering graduate student has developed a model that can help Connecticut use its storm shelters more efficiently – and also save money.
May 4, 2016 | Josh Garvey
Tackling Depression, Delirium, and Dementia at Home
UConn Health has received a $6 million federal grant to study the effectiveness of teams offering care for older adults at home.
May 3, 2016 | Lauren Woods
Pilot Reading Initiative Shows Dramatic Results
The CT K-3 Reading Model, led by UConn professors, more than doubled the number of students meeting grade-level literacy goals over four years.
April 25, 2016 | Colin Poitras
Distracted Driving a Crash Test in Behavior Modification
A UConn behavioral analyst says the majority of vehicle crashes are caused by human error. She hopes her research will ultimately help modify drivers' risk-taking behavior.
April 19, 2016 | Colin Poitras
A Vehicle Fit for Space Exploration
A UConn engineering grad student led a team of high school students in the NASA Rover Challenge to build a human-powered 'moonbuggy.'
April 15, 2016 | Combined Reports
Extra! Extra! Read (Listen, Watch, and Tweet) All About It!
UConn's journalism department marks 50 years in the news business.
April 14, 2016 | Tom Breen
UConn Dentist Says Restored Teeth Need Lifelong Care
It's not just natural teeth that need regular care, according to new national guidelines with a UConn dentist as lead author.
April 7, 2016 | Lauren Woods
Helping Asylum-Seekers Prepare for the Courts
A group of UConn law and social work students will spend Spring Break assisting women asylum-seekers detained at a federal immigration center.
March 10, 2016 | David Bauman
Social Work Students Head to Capitol Hill
The students went to D.C. to learn about and lobby for issues related to the well-being of the clients and communities they serve.
March 1, 2016 | David Bauman