UConn Voices
Withered Flowers: UConn Nursing Student Travels 3,000 Miles to Document an Epidemic of Underage Pregnancy
'I just want to advocate and create a positive social change in society'
January 24, 2024 | Jaclyn Severance
7 Strategies to Help Gifted Students with Autism Succeed in College
Nationally, only 39% of students with autism who start college finish; here are strategies to get that number higher
January 16, 2024 | Joseph Madaus, Professor of Education; Nicholas Gelbar, Associate Research Professor, Department of Educational Psychology; Sally Reis, University Teaching Fellow, Educational Psychology
UConn Music Makers Spotlight Composers Outside Traditional Repertoire
'Making music is about reflecting life. If we only represent one side of humanity, we’re being dishonest'
January 11, 2024 | Kimberly Phillips
Vergnano Endowed Chair for Inclusion Established at the College of Engineering
The Chair, which will contribute to the impact of the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion, is supported by the latest philanthropic contribution from UConn Alumni Mark and Betsy (Reddington) Vergnano
January 3, 2024 | Meagan Fazio, UConn Foundation
UConn DMD Professor Documents Story of Latino Mental Health through Humanities Institute Fellowship
Oscar Guerra's new project explores mental health and the social, cultural, and political factors that affect it
January 2, 2024 | Jaclyn Severance
Black Girls Run! Community Organization Creates Inclusive Space for Physical Activity
A recent study highlights how a community organization is supporting Black women around the country in getting and staying physically active.
December 19, 2023 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Strengthening the Danbury Community with UConn Extension
From STEM programs to nutrition education, Danbury Public Schools and UConn Extension collaborate to help the community
December 5, 2023 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Study Says Black Households Pay Higher Heating Costs, Seek Cold-Related Medical Care More Often
'People who are unlikely to have heat are in areas that have been chronically disinvested in and under-resourced'
November 29, 2023 | Kimberly Phillips
UConn Hartford Welcomes Transformative Project Serving Asian American Students
'The robust presence of Asian students on this campus has underscored the importance of comprehending and addressing the concerns of our diverse student body'
November 21, 2023 | Combined Reports
UConn Health After Dark
On a typical night, more than 200 UConn Health employees report to work third shift
November 20, 2023 | Christopher DeFrancesco '95 (CLAS)