UConn Voices
Vergnano Endowed Chair for Inclusion Established at the College of Engineering
The Chair, which will contribute to the impact of the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion, is supported by the latest philanthropic contribution from UConn Alumni Mark and Betsy (Reddington) Vergnano
January 3, 2024 | Meagan Fazio, UConn Foundation
UConn DMD Professor Documents Story of Latino Mental Health through Humanities Institute Fellowship
Oscar Guerra's new project explores mental health and the social, cultural, and political factors that affect it
January 2, 2024 | Jaclyn Severance
Black Girls Run! Community Organization Creates Inclusive Space for Physical Activity
A recent study highlights how a community organization is supporting Black women around the country in getting and staying physically active.
December 19, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Strengthening the Danbury Community with UConn Extension
From STEM programs to nutrition education, Danbury Public Schools and UConn Extension collaborate to help the community
December 5, 2023 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Study Says Black Households Pay Higher Heating Costs, Seek Cold-Related Medical Care More Often
'People who are unlikely to have heat are in areas that have been chronically disinvested in and under-resourced'
November 29, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn Hartford Welcomes Transformative Project Serving Asian American Students
'The robust presence of Asian students on this campus has underscored the importance of comprehending and addressing the concerns of our diverse student body'
November 21, 2023 | Combined Reports
UConn Health After Dark
On a typical night, more than 200 UConn Health employees report to work third shift
November 20, 2023 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
12 Generations and Counting: Indian Shadow Puppetry Exhibition Hundreds of Years in the Making
'Shadow puppetry is a living tradition, and I come from a traditional family that is doing modern things'
November 10, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
Neag School Alumna Kiana Foster-Mauro is Connecticut’s 2024 Teacher of the Year
Foster-Mauro ’20 (ED), ’21 MA will be recognized at a ceremony in Hartford in November, and is preparing an application for National Teacher of the Year
November 7, 2023 | Shawn Kornegay
U.S. Treasurer Encourages UConn Audience To Embrace Change
Lynn Malerba ’08 MPA, Chief of the Mohegan Tribe, praised UConn for work in hearing the voices of Indigenous people
November 6, 2023 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications