Community Impact

The Soil and Water Conservation Society UConn Student Chapter recently had its first meeting since Kocurek re-established the chapter. They recently went maple syrup tapping with UConn Forestry.

One UConn Grad’s Sustainability Legacy

A childhood love of nature blooms into a student career dedicated to sustainability

three women picking up trash

UConn Health’s Student-Driven Sustainability Efforts

It’s been a busy year between Earth Days for UConn medical and dental students

Speakers on stage for WISH Fest 23 at UConn Waterbury

UConn Waterbury Plays Host to First-Ever W.I.S.H. Fest

The event was created through a partnership of UConn Waterbury and the City of Waterbury to introduce students to the campus and encourage emotional and physical health

New Scholars in Aging Program Prepares Social Work Students to Serve Growing Older Adult Population

The program fills a critical need for Connecticut, which has the 6th highest population of adults 65 and older in the nation

Graduating Senior Prioritizes Fight Against Food Insecurity in USG Advocacy Position

'In college, there’s this culture of "eat ramen and get through it, eat cheap food, and that’s part of college." It really isn’t'

Volunteer in blue coat pushing cart of linens in emergency department

UConn Health Volunteer Tells of His Rewarding Experience

Larry Winnick is among those who returned after the volunteer program’s pandemic hiatus

Apprentice with mentor pointing to ceiling

UConn Health Helps Facilitate Training in the Trades

UConn Health now a host site for Connecticut Technical Education and Career System's Work-Based Learning program

Dental students participating in special smiles at special olympics

Delta Dental Grant Helps Treat More Patients with Special Health Care Needs

UConn Health estimates it will be able to provide an additional 900 outpatient visits, 72 additional operating room procedures, and up to 300 more visits on weekend Special Care days

Dr. Linda Barry

Connecticut Celebrates its First Health Equity Week

Health Equity Week is April 2 – 8.

Zita Lazzarini, J.D., M.P.H. Winner of UConn Health Board of Directors Faculty Recognition Award

She will be awarded on May 8 at UConn Health's Commencement.