Kimberly Phillips
Kimberly Phillips embarked on a career in journalism at 16 when a high school friend interested in starting a student newspaper recruited her help. She went on to intern and later work at the weekly paper in her Connecticut hometown, and after graduation from Central Connecticut State University joined the staff at the Register Citizen in Torrington. In early 2002, she moved to the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, rising through the ranks from reporter to town editor, state editor, and eventually news editor. After nearly 20 years at the JI, the last four as the newsroom’s top local editor, she shifted her professional path, wanting to get back to personally telling people’s stories. Phillips came to UConn in December 2021 to write for UConn Today and promote the University community’s achievements. She lives in Manchester with husband Jay and son Ethan.
Author Archive
New CHHD, Global Affairs Program Offers Graduate Students Virtual Study Exchange
The virtual study abroad experience removes the financial and travel burdens of traditional study abroad programs
May 24, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
Art, DMD Students Look to Formative Years For Inspiration Today
On-campus exhibitions showcase creativity and talent of graduating students
April 27, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
HDFS Professor Questions Replacing Human Interactions with Technology in Health Care
Some matters are too important to be left to a patient portal or other non-human source of information
April 25, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
The Story of the Tree Has Artistic and Scientific Branches
A seemingly simple idea offers a wealth of complex insights into the connections within human culture and society
April 24, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
Lavender Graduation Marks Students’ Accomplishments, Perseverance
'It’s like we’re being planted and over the years we’ve grown'
April 18, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
Graduating Senior Prioritizes Fight Against Food Insecurity in USG Advocacy Position
'In college, there’s this culture of "eat ramen and get through it, eat cheap food, and that’s part of college." It really isn’t'
April 17, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
Students Share the World of Color They See When Hearing Sound
'My passion is figuring out how to take what’s in a person’s head and put it on stage, whether through emotions or a physical thing'
March 30, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
Pride Party Puts UConn Waterbury on the Map
'My hope is this is going to flourish'
March 29, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
The Westerlies to Make UConn Debut with Concert, Masterclass Highlighting Music Entrepreneurship
Hard work and creativity pay off, not only in performance, but in preparation
March 23, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
Husky Harvest Food Pantry Opens at Storrs; Takes Cues from Success at Regional Campuses
The location in the Charter Oak Apartments Community Center aims to address food insecurity with care and discretion
March 20, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips