Community Impact
Legacy of MLK Jr. Carried On at UConn Health’s Inaugural Service and Advocacy Summit
“We have MLK Day, but we should be thinking about health disparities always, especially in the medical field.”
Connecticut Public Schools Staffing Trends: Examining Levels of Administrators, General Education Teachers, and Special Education Teachers
Researchers with the Neag School’s Center for Education Policy Analysis, Research, and Evaluation prepared the following research brief regarding public school staffing trends
UConn Waterbury’s ‘Walkbury’ Initiative: Connecting Campus with Community, Culture, and History
'Walkbury is an excellent example of how a university and a city can work together to build community'
UConn Health Opens New Home for New England Sickle Cell Institute and Connecticut Bleeding Disorders Center
Sickle cell and blood disorder patients now have a new, combined state-of-the-art 12,840 sq. ft. care space at UConn John Dempsey Hospital
UConn Medical and Dental Students Carry on MLK’s Legacy of Public Service
UConn School of Medicine and Dental Medicine students perform community service and share their personal reflections about the inspiration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
UConn Stamford and Neag School of Education Receive $2.8M to Prepare Under-Resourced Students for Teaching Careers
The Sueños Scholars: Supporting Latiné Teacher Dreams program will provide career preparation, community engagement, and more for UConn Stamford students
Planting Knowledge, Cultivating Connections: A Farmer-to-Farmer Volunteer Reflection
Through a unique volunteer program, UConn expertise is supporting ecotourism and agritourism in the Dominican Republic
President of the United States Honors Dr. Linda Barry of UConn School of Medicine
Nation’s Highest Honor for Mentorship Awarded to Dr. Linda Barry
2024: A Year of Research That Mattered
UConn’s research achievements extend from health and wellness breakthroughs to advancements in quantum technology and much more
Improving Soil Health in Connecticut with a Systems Approach
The state of our soil has "been a wakeup call." UConn Extension educator Amelia Magistrali is helping protect and preserve this crucial resource across Connecticut