Community Impact
Tagging Time Travelers
Citizen scientists help researchers protect one of Earth’s oldest surviving species: horseshoe crabs
Ripple Effect: The Collective Power of UConn Extension’s Water Programs
From low-cost well water testing to reducing environmental threats to water safety through informed land use, UConn Extension programs seek to keep Connecticut's water clean and healthy
Taking Action to Address Health Care Disparities
Working group addresses a health care disparity among Latine OB patients
UConn’s Popular Emotional Well-Being Course Now Free and Available to the Public
UConn faculty and students launch online resource to make emotional well-being content accessible to all
CT AHEC—Connecting the Classroom with the Community
CT AHEC’s work is providing needed clinical care to underserved communities while ensuring tomorrow’s health care and public health professionals receive community-based clinical care training.
JUMP Outreach Program of The Cato T. Laurencin Institute at UConn: Teaching Hartford Students About Healthy Eating
Just Us Moving Program (JUMP) and Young Innovator Investigator Program (YIIP) UConn students are making a community impact by educating young children about the importance of making healthier food choices.
High School Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through UConn Health’s Summer Volunteer Program
This summer, 65 high school students joined UConn Health through the Summer Student Volunteer Program, gaining real-world experience, supporting patients and staff, and exploring future careers in health care.
Connecticut Releases its Occupational Disease Annual Labor Day Report
Latest data analysis of UConn School of Medicine expert shows Connecticut’s occupational disease cases are over 31,000 annually
Connecticut Grows Pediatricians
Meet Connecticut's own Dr. Katherine Phillips who is excited to stay at UConn for her pediatric residency training.
Husky Reads Brings the Joy of Reading and Healthy Lifestyles to Connecticut Preschoolers
The UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport initiative connects UConn students with hundreds of young children across the state each year