Community Impact
Monitoring Work-related Illnesses in Connecticut
A recent UConn Health study shows the number of work-related illnesses in the state has declined but remains above the national average.
UConn Partners with Mansfield on Arts, Recreation Programs
UConn’s Community School of the Arts and the town’s Parks and Recreation Department are joining forces to provide programs to the community.
Hartford’s Burgdorf Clinic is Rooted in the Community
An urban garden outside a North End clinic for the underserved provides fresh produce and education on nutrition and health.
Spanish Teachers Hone Skills at Summer Institute
A recent Early College Experience professional development institute provided an immersion experience for high school teachers.
UConn Program Interests Youth in Health Careers
The Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative prepares students from populations underrepresented in health care fields for academic success.
‘Magnificent Microbes’ Offers Kids New View of the World
A popular summer program in STEM subjects attracts young students with a wide variety of interests.
Uninviting Microbes to Your Summer Outings
The science of microbiology has practical applications that extend beyond the laboratory and into the home.
UConn Tree Program Cuts Chances of Power Outages
A new statewide program integrates sound forest management and research to reduce the damage caused by extreme weather.
For Talented High Schoolers, Summer Fun Includes an Academic Challenge
The Mentor Connection program offers a wide variety of academic challenges to serious young scholars.
Helping African Students Become Agents of Social Change
Forty student leaders from North and Sub-Saharan Africa learned social entrepreneurship strategies at UConn this summer.