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March 22, 2026

Out of the Blue

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Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools

The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy

February 5, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Community Impact Research & Discovery

Cindy Tian of the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources works in her lab in the Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory

New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications

Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages

February 4, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources

Entrepreneurship Research & Discovery

UConn Waterbury at night

UConn Waterbury Students Drive Neighborhood Revitalization Through Innovative Housing Clinic

'We are turning classrooms into engines for broader community impact'

February 3, 2026 | Renee Garcia-Prajer, UConn Waterbury

Community Impact

Workers repair telecommunication cable

Building Energy Resilience by Understanding Nuances of Power Outages Across the US

UConn research gives insights into regional weather differences that complicate grid resilience

February 2, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

Research & Discovery

A man points to an oyster in his left hand while he stands at the counter of a food truck.

Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs

Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required

February 2, 2026 | Claire Hall

Alumni Entrepreneurship

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It’s a Match for the Class of 2026

Fourth-year students celebrate their residency placements

January 29, 2026 | Courtney Chandler - UConn Health

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Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community

To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns

January 29, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications

Community Impact

UConn gateway sign surrounded by snow

UConn Online Grad Programs Get High Marks; Nursing Skyrocketing in National Prestige

UConn’s excellence in graduate education is being recognized nationwide

January 27, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications

University News

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A Research-Based Roadmap to Meaningful Work

UConn School of Business helps students build clarity and confidence in career-seeking

January 27, 2026 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery

Three elementary school students working with their teacher to assemble circuits

What’s Going on With Gifted Education?

UConn researchers help steer the field in new publication

January 15, 2026 | Mac Murray

Research & Discovery

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