Connecting UConn with Communities Near and Far
The Office of Outreach & Engagement creates and coordinates opportunities that connect UConn’s knowledge, resources, and talent with communities across Connecticut and beyond. We are guided by the Carnegie Foundation’s definition of community engagement as the collaboration between higher education institutions and their broader communities—local, regional, national, and global—for the mutual creation and exchange of knowledge in a spirit of partnership and reciprocity.
UConn is the proud recipient of the 2024 Carnegie Foundation Elective Classification for Community Engagement.
Faculty, Staff & Program Directory
The Programs & Scholars Databases showcase the wide range of community-engaged work happening across the University of Connecticut.
Community Engaged Teaching
Community Engaged Teaching is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities.
Community Engagement Awards
Honoring UConn students, faculty, staff, and community partners making an impact through engaged scholarship.
Our Goal
Our ultimate goal is to improve people’s lives. We want our potential partners to know about the great work that we do at UConn and that our doors are open to collaborate on building an institution that promotes sustainable development, an inclusive society, and scientific advancement.”
Rosa Raudales, Ph.D.
Director of Outreach & Engagement
What We Do
Assist
We help UConn faculty and staff develop partnerships with the local community to advance research, outreach, and teaching programs.
Connect
We connect community partners with UConn’s talent and resources to address local problems.
Support
We coordinate engagement activities across campus that result in educational experiences for students.
Develop
We create guidelines and training to promote productive and authentic partnerships within UConn and with the community.
Community Engagement News
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This past October, the UConn School of Pharmacy recognized five outstanding pharmacists at its 23rd annual Preceptor Event. Dedicated to student mentorship in pharmacy practice, Samantha Russo, Christopher Batista, Barbara Fiano, Youssef Bessada, and Roy Walton have excelled in guiding future pharmacists.
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This year, alumni from various cohorts stepped into new superintendent and central office roles that allow them to strengthen communities and expand educational opportunities
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The University has more than 80 faculty researchers across several schools and colleges who are involved in quantum-related projects