Community Impact
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.
Getting a Head Start on Conservation
The Natural Resources Conservation Academy is an outreach program designed to connect teens to conservation biology and get them into the STEM pipeline.
Talking Baseball Assists Aging Adults with Dementia
A UConn researcher has found that using baseball as the focus of reminiscence therapy for elderly adults with dementia can spark memories and prompt an emotional response.
Fighting Tick-Borne Diseases on Multiple Fronts
UConn is on the front line in the fight to control the spread of tick-borne diseases. At the state testing lab on campus, UConn scientists are tracking established and emerging diseases carried by ticks from around the country.