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CAHNR’s Class of 2025

Students from across CAHNR share memories from their time at UConn and their plans for the future

An aerial view of the Science 1 building on a sunny day in Storrs on Aug. 20, 2024.

IMS Polymer Program Alumni Feature: Mark Adams

Adams describes how grit, passion, and a strong support system can grow a career

A teacher kneels on the floor of a classroom, surrounded by young students.

Meeting the Needs of Early Childhood Educators with Critical New Resources

Through a grant from the Maryland State Department of Education, and with partnership from The Johns Hopkins University Department of Education, Innovations Institute developed a new Pyramid Model Practice Guide that provides much needed support for childcare and pre-K educators working to meet the social and emotional needs of very young children

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For Entrepreneurs, Mistakes and Losing are Critical for Winning

Students gained personal insights from founders who have successfully launched startups in climate, energy, manufacturing, and AI

Ebonie Marie hadnign out affirmations to students on Fairfield Way

Graduating Student Passes Out Affirmations to Those Who Need to Heal – Including Herself

Starting at the Student Union, she’s covered much of campus, including Wilbur Cross and the Homer Babbidge Library, in search of students who look like her

Straight A's for patient safety; Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A 9x 2021-2025

9 Straight A’s for Patient Safety

UConn John Dempsey Hospital again earns Leapfrog Group’s highest hospital safety grade

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Welcoming Workplace

UConn John Dempsey Hospital nurse manager Nanette Pink cultivates inclusive environment

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Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story of Survival

'Your honor, I’ve never been in the witness protection program, but I’ve had four last names'

Millenia Polanco '22

Polanco ’22 (ENG) Returns to the College of Engineering as an Impact Fellow

Millenia Polanco aims to broaden access to engineering education and empower underrepresented communities through research, coaching, and community engagement

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Robust Seafood, Brighter Laundry, and a Platform for Artists Topped This Year’s IQ Entrepreneurship Competition

'This year’s group, even more than most, was motivated by a desire to make a societal impact versus purely a desire to make millions'