Community Impact
‘Healthy Rounds’ Podcast Debuts With Dr. Andy
Dr. Anthony Alessi’s longtime radio show now a UConn Health podcast, premiering with Dr. Andrew Agwunobi, UConn Health CEO
January 13, 2026 | Chris DeFrancesco '94 (CLAS)
Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut
Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters
January 12, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance
Tower Garden Initiative of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute is Thriving
Initiative Supports Wellness and Inspires Personal Transformation at Wilson Gray YMCA.
January 8, 2026 | Jon D'Arpino
UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025
The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation
December 31, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt
Ask UConn Extension: Eating Well on a Budget During the Holidays
With thoughtful planning and smart choices, it’s possible to enjoy nutritious, satisfying food while keeping spending in check
December 19, 2025 | Heather Peracchio, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Positivity, Period: UConn Student Brings Free Menstrual Care, Educational Resources to Worcester Community
'The best way to beat stigma is through education'
December 19, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
Neag School Alumnus Jeffrey Newton Honored as Connecticut’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year
Newton ’13 ELP, superintendent of East Lyme Public Schools, was recently recognized by the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents
December 16, 2025 | Shawn Kornegay
With UConn’s Help, Zambia’s First Radiology Residency Transforms into a Medical Leader in Southern Africa
UConn Radiologist Dr. Jill Wruble on how volunteerism ignited the Global Village of ‘GlobalRadZambia’
December 15, 2025 | Special essay by Dr. Jill Wruble
UConn-led Project Promotes Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities
Funded by a $500,000 NSF grant, the two-year initiative spearheaded by researchers at UConn-based Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) will ensure coastal communities have access to the expertise and tools needed to develop and implement strategies and policies that make them more resilient to the effects of extreme weather and climate change
December 15, 2025 | Loretta Waldman
UConn Hartford, Other Institutions Relaunch Greater Hartford Consortium for Higher Education
The consortium will focus on leveraging the institutions’ locations in and near Hartford to promote new opportunities for students, workers, and employers
December 10, 2025 | Combined Reports