Community Impact

Increased flood risk is not confined to coastal development. Inland towns and cities also faced increased flooding risks.

CIRCA Awarded $5 million in New Funding to Strengthen CT’s Climate Change Resilience

CIRCA is creating a 'project pipeline' to move resilience planning and adaptation forward

UConn Magazine: Rise Up

Breaking bread is about more than just eating

A nurse administers a vaccine to a patient

Nursing Faculty and Students Administer Nearly 1,600 COVID-19 Vaccines at Over 90 Community Initiatives

The School of Nursing partnered with community organizations, such as Charter Oak Health Center in Hartford and Norwalk Community Health Center, over the spring and summer

Nine courses are available through CAHNR to Connecticut high school students.

Unique College Experience for Connecticut High School Students

The UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) program gives students across the state the opportunity to take UConn classes at their own high schools

Aysha Mahmood '14.

UConn Magazine: Cool to be Kind

'I feel like I'm living my dream'

First 5-11 Year Olds Get Vaccinated at UConn Health

On the morning of Nov. 4 UConn Health began administering for the first time pediatric first dose COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines to newly eligible children ages 5-11 years old.

Group photo in front of red barn

UConn NRCA Wins 2021 Stem Achievement Organization Award from CT Science Center

The Connecticut Science Center celebrates the achievements of organizations that inspire lifelong learning through interactive and innovative experiences that explore our changing world through science

Dr. Henderson speaking with trainees in clinical setting

UConn Health Awards Roundup October 2021

UConn School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine recipients continue to shine and are being recognized for their efforts!

Student and instructor in the forest

Teens and Adults Working Together to Help Conservation Efforts in Connecticut Communities

A unique program is giving intergenerational teams the opportunity to have an impact on their communities through environmental action

Encouraging Healthy Eating for Older Adults in West Hartford

The Fresh Start Program teaches participants about seasonal produce so they can identify fresh and low-cost fruits and vegetables for year-round healthy eating