Community Impact
Connecticut Zoning Atlas Makes the Case for Zoning Reform
The nation's first interactive map letting citizens visualize their town's zoning laws
March 8, 2021 | Kim Colavito Markesich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Hartford Program Offers Healing and Empowerment on Horseback
The Ebony Horsewomen initiative provides life lessons, teaches skills, and promotes youth development.
February 26, 2021 | Stacey Stearns, UConn Extension
UConn’s Impact is Statewide
Each and every one of Connecticut's 169 cities and towns has strong links to the state's flagship public university.
February 24, 2021 | Tom Breen
UConn Launches Program to Connect with Talented Alliance District Students
A plan to help Connecticut students from underserved communities prepare for college.
February 4, 2021 | Stephanie Reitz
Pandemic Doesn’t Slow UConn in Helping Grads Land First Jobs
Members of the Class of 2020 also show a strong desire to stay in Connecticut.
February 2, 2021 | Stephanie Reitz
Nurse Researchers Study How to Increase COVID-19 Testing, Vaccination Among Underserved Hispanic Families
Xiaomei Cong and Kelley Newlin Lew are partnering with the Hispanic Alliance of Southeastern Connecticut for the study, with support from the Office of the Vice President for Research’s COVID-19 Research Seed Funding Program.
February 1, 2021 | Mikala Kane
Onset of COVID Pandemic Significantly Threatened CT School Meal Programs
Innovation by food service directors and local communities helped meal distribution numbers rebound last spring.
January 28, 2021 | Kristin Messina, UConn Rudd Center
CT Sea Grant-led Project Looks to Unlock Potential of Seaweed Industry
The UConn Avery Point-based program will lead efforts on the East and West coasts to boost commercial seaweed harvesting.
January 28, 2021 | Judy Benson, Connecticut Sea Grant
Researchers Collaborate to Study Impact of Ocean Acidification on Northeast Fisheries, Develop Management Tools
A multi-institution team led by UConn researchers is using computer modeling and biological research to help northeast scallop fisheries facing the threat of ocean acidification.
January 25, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
UConn Senior Works For Diversity and Inclusion in His Hometown
Jacob Lopez ’21 (CLAS) has become a leader in his hometown of Manchester even before he earns his undergraduate degree from UConn.
January 6, 2021 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications