Community Impact
From Forgotten Graves to Foreign Dictators (and Vampires, Too)
Retiring State Archaeologist and UConn professor Nicholas Bellantoni looks back on some highlights of a memorable career.
Recreating the History of the Pequot War
Archaeologists are uncovering evidence that is reshaping the story of a series of battles fought in Connecticut nearly 400 years ago.
Ensuring the Safety of Artisan Cheese
Animal science professor Dennis D’Amico helps owners of small dairies comply with federal food safety regulations.
UConn Students to Help Build Time Capsule to Mars
UConn engineering students will partner with peers at Duke, Stanford, and MIT on a project that’s literally out of this world.
State Mental Health Services for Young Adults ‘Inadequate’: Report
A state task force, co-chaired by a UConn Health psychiatrist, made nearly 50 recommendations to improve Connecticut’s behavioral health system.
1 Summer, 2 Bikes, 4,000 Miles
Two UConn medical students are spending their last free summer cycling from California to Connecticut to raise money for leukemia research.
UConn Health Celebrates Cancer Survivors
UConn basketball coach Kevin Ollie spoke about his own family's experiences with cancer during Cancer Survivors Day last week.
Bringing Early Music to New Audiences
The head of UConn's music department hopes to expand opportunities statewide to hear music written and performed before 1800.
Interprofessional Health Care
AHEC students work and learn in interprofessional teams to provide care for the urban underserved.
Helping the Uninsured
Nine pharmacy students are helping people enroll for health insurance as part of the Affordable Care Act.