Community Impact
Husky Reads Brings the Joy of Reading and Healthy Lifestyles to Connecticut Preschoolers
The UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport initiative connects UConn students with hundreds of young children across the state each year
The Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award Given to Dr. Paula A. Johnson
The 2025 Cato T. Laurencin Lifetime Research Award was bestowed upon Dr. Paula A. Johnson at the opening ceremonies of the National Medical Association annual meeting. The award, named in honor of Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut, was given by Dr. Laurencin. It is considered one of the highest honors of the W. Montague Cobb/National Medical Association Health Institute and the National Medical Association.
Grown ConNECTed: Cultivating Community and Food Access Across Eastern Connecticut
“Find a farm you love and support them. There are so many to choose from, and they’re all part of our community”
UConn Receives State GreenerGov Awards for On-Campus Sustainability Efforts
The projects being honored further the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030
Recommendations for Improving Black Women HIV Care and Racial Equity
UConn Health Disparities Institute share their insights about the national Black Women First Initiative and the path forward to improved care for Black women with HIV.
Air Purifiers May Reduce Heart Risks for People Exposed to Traffic Pollution
UConn School of Medicine study finds in-home HEPA air filters significantly lowered systolic blood pressure in adults with elevated readings.
Building Connecticut’s Shellfish Workforce and Industry Resilience
With learning in the field and classroom, CT Sea Grant offers a program that combines science, policy, and lived experience to help launch Connecticut businesses
UConn Medical Students Bike Cross-Country for Suicide Prevention
UConn School of Medicine students’ Coast-2-Coast bike trek raises over $20,000 for mental health research
Rooted in Wisdom: Garden Party Celebrates Menopause, Sisterhood, and Health Equity
This community-led event was part of the UConn Health Disparities Institute's Menopause Equity Initiative (MEI), a statewide effort to break the silence, reduce stigma, and create community-informed solutions to support women's midlife health.
Accurate Diagnosis Eases Fears
After being misdiagnosed, Debbie was referred to the Connecticut Bleeding Disorder Center at UConn Health where she was correctly diagnosed and treated and now finally has peace of mind