Community Impact
Exploring the Estuary – a Tour of the Nation’s Newest Research Reserve
UConn Avery Point will serve as headquarters for education, research, and public outreach efforts in the newly designated reserve
UConn Supports Connecticut’s Greenhouse Industry – An Integral Part of Agriculture
Through research and extension outreach, UConn supports the state's greenhouse industry and its $390 million annual economic impact
UConn Team Impresses in EPA RainWorks Challenge with Eco-Conscious Redesign of Avery Point Campus
The team presented a redesign of the Avery Point campus that uses native plants and green infrastructure features to mitigate the effects of stormwater pollution on the terrestrial and marine ecology of Long Island Sound
Eat Local: Raising Awareness of Local Food Sourcing in UConn Dining Halls
UConn senior Matt Chen is using his research experience to highlight UConn’s success in local food procurement
In Memoriam: EBV Director Michael Zacchea
The decorated Marine Corps veteran founded the entrepreneurship program in 2009, which has since produced 187 businesses
A Windy Workout: Stormwise Prescription Helps Strengthen Trees
Techniques that rely on adaptive silviculture can help trees become more resilient to severe storms
Social Work Program Puts Students on Track to Serve Latinx/a/o Families in Connecticut
As the need for bilingual social workers grows, the UConn School of Social Work's new program aims to meet that need
Everyone Wins at the Science Bowl, Thanks to UConn Seniors
Undergrads ensure the regional event for middle schoolers runs smoothly, while helping spark interest in the next generation of learners
Projecting Hope on a Global Scale
For CAHNR senior Iris Palencia, a spring break trip to Guatemala became a life-changing way to provide local families new homes
Pop-Up Food Pantry at UConn Stamford Aims to Curb Food Insecurity
A class project that's making a dent in the problem of hunger