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UConn School of Medicine's 2025 Annual Report.
UConn Indoor Air Quality Initiative at the United Nations
Initiative joins Global Pledge for Healthy Indoor Air
New England Sickle Cell Institute Continues Raising Awareness
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and the Institute proudly participated in the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America’s New Haven community walk.
School of Social Work Awarded $2.4M to Address Youth Behavioral Health Crisis
With support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 17 Master of Social Work students will be selected annually as Behavioral Health Scholars, receiving specialized coursework, intensive practicum placements, and faculty mentorship
Pandemic Journaling Project Reminds Universities of their Impact
'Universities can be both a window into stuff that’s happening and a door to new ways of asking and reflecting'
Dr. Cato T. Laurencin’s Former Mentees White Coat Ceremonies
Four former students and mentees of Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin are embarking on the next segment of their medical education journeys.
UConn Expanding its Robust Residency Programs
Eastern Connecticut Health Network and Waterbury Health Join UConn School of Medicine’s Sponsored Residency Programs
Ready for Anything: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness
Disasters will happen, and preparation is the best defense. UConn Extension shares resources to keep Connecticut communities safe
New Plant and Soil Health Center Named in Honor of Alum George Leigh Minor
George Leigh Minor ’56 (CAHNR) passed away at the age of 90 in January 2025, leaving a generous donation, which will be used to fund the renovations necessary to open the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.