Community Impact
Op-ed: Mexico Wants Internet for All. That Could Reduce Poverty
The roughly 50 million people who remain offline are also generally the country’s poorest residents, writes Jack J. Barry of UConn political science.
November 26, 2018 | Jack J. Barry, postdoctoral research associate, political science
The Fight for Physical Literacy
Just as with reading literacy, a strong early foundation in physical literacy will have lifetime benefits, according to kinesiology professor Lindsay DiStefano.
November 26, 2018 | Elaina Hancock
5 Takeaways on Exercise Guidelines by Age
UConn's Linda Pescatello and other top researchers nationwide authored the latest edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, released this week.
November 14, 2018 | Combined Reports
Celebrating UConn’s Global Reach
UConn Worldfest fetes UConn's international student community, and promotes global engagement and learning across cultures.
November 13, 2018 | Lucas Voghell '20
Book Fair Delights Kids’ Literature Fans of All Ages
It was storytime this weekend for children and families attending the annual Connecticut Children's Book Fair at Rome Ballroom Nov. 3-4.
November 5, 2018 | Combined Reports
UConn’s Key Role in Ensuring Integrity of State Elections
Both before and after the November election, UConn’s Voting Technology Research Center will run forensic analyses on memory cards in the state’s voting equipment.
November 1, 2018 | Eli Freund
A Voice Through Voting
'When people stay home, so does their power. And that has consequences,' says Tanya Rhodes Smith, director of UConn's Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work.
November 1, 2018 | Kristin Dumont, UConn Foundation
Engaging Future Scientists
Children ages 5 to 12 joined UConn faculty, staff, and students for an afternoon of STEM experiments as part of Homecoming Weekend.
October 29, 2018 | Lucas Voghell '20 (CLAS)
MBA Student to Run New York Marathon for Children of Vietnam
Stamford MBA student Junau Boucard ’11 (BUS) was inspired to action by a School of Business field trip to Vietnam.
October 24, 2018 | Claire Hall
UConn Hosts Gubernatorial Debate
Connecticut's three gubernatorial candidates took to the stage at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday night.
September 27, 2018 | Peter Morenus