Impact

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New Gift Opens Doors for Waterbury Students: UConn Launches Nursing and STEM Initiatives

$5 million nursing pathway and $5.45 million STEM investment to strengthen Connecticut’s workforce

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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

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UConn Waterbury Students Drive Neighborhood Revitalization Through Innovative Housing Clinic

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

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

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

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It’s a Match for the Class of 2026

Fourth-year students celebrate their residency placements

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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

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An Uncommon Collaboration: UConn Researchers Help CT Prepare for Wildfires

'No wildland fire in Connecticut should be a surprise at this point, given what we know'

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Move Over, Nutmeg: Connecticut Becoming the Quantum State

UConn, Yale, and state officials are investing heavily in establishing Connecticut’s prowess as a leader in quantum technology

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UConn, State Embrace AI and Quantum Potential

Economics Forum in Stamford underscores UConn’s role as educator and driver of next generation workforce.

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Five Years Later, Are Students Bouncing Back from the Pandemic?

UConn–Education Department partnership investigates and supports K-12 student recovery