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Carlie Cassells ’21 (NUR), talks to the visiting students about her tailoring service to fix clothes for those affected by physically debilitating diseases, such as cerebral palsy. (Lucas Voghell ’20 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Female Student Entrepreneurs Share Tips for Success

Aspiring entrepreneurs from Miss Porter's School came to campus on Wednesday to learn from UConn undergraduate entrepreneurs.

An eviction team removes belongings from a family's rented apartment after tenants failed to pay rent for almost three months. (John Moore/Getty Images)

UConn Partners on State Homeless Prevention Initiative

Researchers from the School of Social Work will assess Connecticut's homeless response system based on data and interviews with the families.

Christian Heiden ’20 (ENG) started a non-profit organization called Levo International to bring hydroponics to those in need in Haiti.

Homegrown Hydroponics Project Spreads Around the World

Hydroponics greenhouses engineered by Christian Heiden '20 (ENG) are now in Connecticut and Haiti, with more planned.

Children cheer for UConn during a parade through the halls of Kennelly School in Hartford on May 2, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Hartford School Children Enjoy ‘UConn Day’

The event was developed by Hartford's Kennelly School to recognize its partnership with the University and provide the children an opportunity to recognize the positive impact of UConn students and student teachers.

UConn's 2019 Goldwater Scholars during the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships' 2019 Celebration of Excellence at the Alumni Center on April 23. This year for the first time, all four of the UConn students nominated as Goldwater Scholars were successful. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

Four UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

This year for the first time, all four of the UConn students nominated as Goldwater Scholars were successful.

The Keney Memorial Clock Tower in Hartford. (Tom Rettig/UConn Photo)

Students Use Modern Engineering to Restore Historic Hartford Tower

Keney Memorial Clock Tower's original chimes are now ringing again, thanks to a partnership between UConn and the City of Hartford.

Wanjiku Gatheru '20 (CAHNR) is one of just 62 students nationwide to receive the award, which is presented to undergraduate students who have devoted themselves to public service. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Environmental Studies Student Wins 2019 Truman, Udall Scholarships

Wanjiku Gatheru '20 (CAHNR) is the first student in UConn history to win these two prestigious national awards in the same year.

Omaniel Ortiz '20 (CAHNR) by the River Thames with Big Ben (shrouded in scaffolding) in the background. Big Ben, the iconic clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London, is currently undergoing major renovations.

Education Abroad: Omaniel Ortiz ’20, London, England

For first-generation college student Omaniel Ortiz, his Education Abroad experience in London was the first time he traveled outside the U.S.

'Life changing' is how the families of kids with serious, chronic illnesses describe their experiences with UConn athletic teams through a program known as Team IMPACT. (Jason Reider/UConn Athletic Marketing Photo)

Team IMPACT: A Winning Way to Heal

'Life changing' is how the families of kids with serious and chronic illnesses describe their experiences with UConn athletic teams through a program known as Team IMPACT.

Lisa Darminova, left, and Angela Villella, center, both of UConn, and Ellen Zhang of UC Irvine wander through the cherry blossoms in Hong Kong. (Submitted Photo)

Education Abroad: Lisa Darminova ’19, Hong Kong

'There are so many different people in Hong Kong. There is a big international community, so it’s easy to make friends,' says Lisa Darminova '19 (CLAS).