Community Impact
Website Breaks Down Statewide Benefit of UConn Research Funding
State residents interested in seeing how UConn research dollars benefit local communities can now find that information quickly and easily through a new website.
Experts Report Decline in Childhood Obesity in Hartford
“We know that weight is a leading indicator of long-term health," said Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin.
ER Doctor in Puerto Rico Reports on Hurricane Devastation
'Every single person is affected,' says UConn Health's Dr. Robert Fuller.
‘Incubator’ Lawyers Making Legal Help Affordable
'We see an enormous need for legal assistance at a reasonable cost, particularly among people who don’t qualify for legal aid but can’t afford standard legal fees.'
Congressional Delegation Lauds New Undersea Engineering Program
U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, said UConn's role in training a new generation of highly skilled naval engineers is crucial to maintaining the state's future economic growth.
UConn Law Team Pioneers Courtroom Advocacy for Animals
The new program for abused animals is gaining ground in Connecticut and attracting notice across the nation.
Work-related Illnesses in Connecticut on Decline
The most common work-related illnesses in the state are musculoskeletal conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, according to a new state report by UConn Health experts.
Charlottesville: A Message to the UConn Community
'It is my commitment – it is my promise – that this will always remain a university that stands firmly for the virtues of democracy, equality, civil discourse, and human rights,' says President Herbst.
UConn Sports Safety Advocates Urge States to Adopt Lifesaving Measures
A new study finds all 50 states lack critical safety policies for high school athletes.
UConn, URI Win Navy Grant for Undersea Engineering Program
The region is the primary supplier of Naval submarines and home to some 600 firms that provide parts for the submarine fleet.