Community Impact
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
November 16, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Magazine: Rise Up
Breaking bread is about more than just eating
November 15, 2021 | Jaclyn Severance
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
November 9, 2021 | Mikala Kane
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
November 9, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Magazine: Cool to be Kind
'I feel like I'm living my dream'
November 5, 2021 | Amy Sutherland for UConn Magazine
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.
November 4, 2021 | Lauren Woods
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
October 27, 2021 | Jessica McBride, PhD
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!
October 21, 2021 | Ira Morrison
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
October 20, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
October 14, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources