Out of the Blue

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Helping Gardens Grow Across Connecticut

Thanks to the UConn Extension Master Gardener program and generous donors, thousands of seeds spread around the state to turn into fresh food, sustainable landscapes, and thriving communities

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Rankings Show UConn Growing in Global Visibility as Quality, Value are Lauded

The rankings indicate UConn’s academic strength, lasting impacts on students, and global reputation

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A Holistic Approach for Equitable EV Infrastructure Development

EV infrastructure is not just a charging location problem; it's a community and resilience planning problem

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Solo Travel Around Europe Gives UConn Senior BOLD Experience

Her takeaways will be the subject of an interactive magazine the DMD student is creating for other Black women thinking of studying abroad or following in her travel footprint

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Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Unhealthy Food Environments

UConn Rudd Center team shares resources to train the next generation of health researchers and support community-based programs

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Global Financier Bob Diamond Shares Insights, Advice for Students During UConn Leadership Seminar   

How a UConn master's degree helped propel Diamond to the heights of global finance

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From Puppets to Podcast: Feel Your Best Self Continues to Grow

The tools that help kids and their caregivers navigate big feelings expand across ages and settings

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Beyond BMI: Waist Size Shows Who is Most at Risk from Pollution

Although people with excessive fat around the abdominal organs had greater risks of health complications, they also benefited more from HEPA filters

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UConn Student to Continue Legacy of Environmental Stewardship

'An important part of environmental leadership is about expanding your network and stepping out of your comfort zone'

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Measuring Milk’s Carbon Footprint

This study demonstrated that using farm-specific data helps more accurately measure the environmental impact of creating and delivering milk