Community Impact

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Connecticut’s 2025 Letters About Literature Contest Winners Named

UConn's Neag School of Education, Department of English, and Connecticut Writing Project, co-sponsors of the 32nd annual Letters About Literature contest, are proud to announce the winners for the 2024-25 academic year

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Social Workers Are a Vital Part of Care Teams

UConn Health recognizes contributions of its 35 social workers

University Professor Dr. Cato T. Laurencin of UConn being knighted in St. Lucia.

Dr. Cato T. Laurencin Appointed Knight Commander of the Order of St. Lucia

Laurencin of UConn is now a Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia, an Order Established by Queen Elizabeth II

A member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation harvests heirloom at their farm located in North Stonington Ct. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and UConn Extension have been collaborating thanks to a USDA Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program to enhance agricultural production, food security, and health of tribal community members.

A Tradition of Stewardship, A Future of Innovation: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s Agricultural Leadership

Together, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and UConn Extension are building a vibrant, sustainable agricultural program to enhance food security and Tribal health

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Coalition of Education Groups Hosts CT Premiere of “Counted Out” Math Documentary

More than 400 attend screening of film that offers a new perspective on math and its foundational influences on society, democracy, and economic opportunity

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Ideas + Impact: UConn Waterbury’s Hub for Innovation and Leadership

Through Ideas + Impact, undergraduate students at UConn Waterbury are gaining critical skills while shaping the future of their campus and community

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Golden Goodness: Turning Sap into Syrup in the UConn Forest

Move over Vermont. UConn students make delicious Connecticut maple syrup from trees right on campus

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Did You Know: UConn Health Offers Retail Pharmacy Services?

UConn Health Pharmacy Services Inc. fills both specialty and traditional prescriptions

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Ask UConn Extension: What to Know about Raising Backyard Poultry

Raising poultry can be rewarding, but it's important to know how to care for your birds and keep them safe from disease

A beaver is swimming gracefully in a pond, creating ripples in the water. The scene captures the serene beauty of nature at sunset, with soft light reflecting off the surface.

Busy Beavers: Using Remote Sensing to Track Connecticut Wildlife

The Connecticut Beaver Site Mapping Project uses remote sensing technologies to map beaver colonies and provide valuable information to the public