Community Impact
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
Career Day Inspires Connecticut Youth
Chief Vascular Surgeon of UConn Health introduces Hartford middle schoolers to careers in medicine at Horizons at Westminster School
Veterans’ Entrepreneurship Program: ‘Just Come and We Will Change Your Life’
The UConn program for veterans will surpass 300 graduates with this year's cohort
From Sideline to Lifeline: Advancing Emergency Skills in Athletic Training Education
UConn’s Institute for Sports Medicine (ISM) recently hosted a workshop for athletic trainers from across Connecticut to address updated guidance on Emergency Action Plans