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Urban Forestry Enables Environmental Justice in CT Communities

Bringing together the power of UConn research and extension, faculty are leveraging urban forestry and environmental justice to support Connecticut’s Hispanic and Latino communities

“Innovation in Connecticut" filming crew outside of a location shoot.

UConn to Premiere Wide-Ranging ‘Innovation in Connecticut’ Documentary

An evening to celebrate Connecticut’s - and UConn’s - fascinating history of innovation

The exterior of the Werth Tower building at dusk. David Bruno, resident venture builder at the Werth Institute, helps students become entrepreneurs.

Create and Succeed: Werth Institute Program Building Record of Success Engaging, Uplifting First-Year Women Entrepreneurs

'Self-confidence develops from doing'

Students walk across the campus at UConn Storrs in the autumn.

Connecticut High Schoolers Thriving in UConn Early College Experience Courses

More than 17,000 students participate annually in the ECE program at nearly 200 Connecticut high schools

Volunteer and employee interact at information desk

Altruistic Teens Help UConn Health Grow Volunteer Program

With 33 high school students, volunteer participation is highest since before pandemic

Jackie and Sean Cecchini, owners of The Dog Bone.

Beloved Family Dog Inspired South Windsor Family to Become Entrepreneurs

UConn’s EBV program coaching military veterans to grow their businesses 

Jon Gorman works in the IT Department at UConn Health and primarily supports the technical needs of health care providers and staff caring for patients at the Outpatient Pavilion.

Kindness, Pass it On

'Being kind can go a long way to improving someone else’s day,' says UConn Health IT Department’s Jon Gorman

At left, Josie Narasse ’28 (CLAS) and Lourdes Mennrica Sun Love Tilus ’28 (CLAS) at the Center for Access and Postsecondary Success (CAPS) Family Gathering Celebration at Gampel Pavilion

CAPS Program Celebrates Success with ‘Community Celebration’

The event brought together approximately 600 college and high school students, in addition to faculty and staff, that all represented the various parts of CAPS

UConn grad Ryan Gresh '09 (ENG) and his father, Gene, have found an investment partner in former UConn basketball star Cam Spencer.

As Seen on TV: Alum’s Business is Thriving

After being featured on Good Morning America, demand for UConn alum Ryan Gresh's Feel Good Lab products has skyrocketed

Dr. Gian Grant in UConn Health courtyard.

Doctor is ‘UConn Through and Through’ and Taking Care of Connecticut Families

For Dr. Gian Grant-McGarvey, a new UConn-trained Family Medicine expert, community is crucial