Hartford County

Three master gardeners posing at the Collinsville Pollen Trail

UConn’s Hidden Gem: Master Gardeners

More than 700 master gardeners educate and beautify communities across the state

The street in Hartford where housing for UConn students will be built.

UConn Receives $500,000 from Travelers to Support Housing Stipends for UConn Hartford Students

'The residence hall will serve as a catalyst for learning as well as connecting students to the rich historical, cultural, political, and business resources of our capital city'

Woman pointing at poster

Research Assesses Assets and Challenges for North Hartford Food Environment

Using the innovative Photovoice approach, community participants engage in citizen science by sharing their personal, lived experience to enhance research studies and bring awareness to health disparities

UConn Hartford Housing Event at 64 Pratt Street in Hartford, CT

UConn Deepening Ties to Capital City With ‘UConn IN Hartford’ Initiative

'This is such a big deal because of what it’s going to lead to'

Woman sitting near plants

Urban Forestry Enables Environmental Justice in CT Communities

Bringing together the power of UConn research and extension, faculty are leveraging urban forestry and environmental justice to support Connecticut’s Hispanic and Latino communities

“Innovation in Connecticut" filming crew outside of a location shoot.

UConn to Premiere Wide-Ranging ‘Innovation in Connecticut’ Documentary

An evening to celebrate Connecticut’s - and UConn’s - fascinating history of innovation

The exterior of the Werth Tower building at dusk.

Create and Succeed: Werth Institute Program Building Record of Success Engaging, Uplifting First-Year Women Entrepreneurs

'Self-confidence develops from doing'

Students walk across the campus at UConn Storrs in the autumn.

Connecticut High Schoolers Thriving in UConn Early College Experience Courses

More than 17,000 students participate annually in the ECE program at nearly 200 Connecticut high schools

Volunteer and employee interact at information desk

Altruistic Teens Help UConn Health Grow Volunteer Program

With 33 high school students, volunteer participation is highest since before pandemic

Jackie and Sean Cecchini, owners of The Dog Bone.

Beloved Family Dog Inspired South Windsor Family to Become Entrepreneurs

UConn’s EBV program coaching military veterans to grow their businesses