Public lectures on coastal issues. This annual lecture series spans the breadth of human interactions with coastal waters, including speakers from the natural and social sciences and arts and humanities. The lecture series is FREE and open to the public. Lectures typically begin at 7:30 p.m. The Connecticut Sea Grant College Program sponsors this series, the UConn Department […]

Connecticut high school teachers who are certified instructors with the UConn Early College Experience (ECE) – Economics program gather (virtually) for an annual professional development workshop. The Economics Department see these instructors as colleagues and value their participation in the University mission. The partnership with the high schools is especially important for the academic discipline and for developing the Economics major and […]

In this series of podcasts, this program explores what antiracist teaching in higher education is, what it entails, what challenges educators face, and any advice our guests can give our audience in their antiracist teaching journey.  The podcasts are co-hosted by Dr. Milagros Castillo-Montoya and doctoral student Omar Romandia. With a strong commitment to centering the […]

Project/Intervention Title: SNAP-Ed UConn Food Security (housed in NUSC) Goal 1: Increase healthy food choices and diet quality among population groups who are eligible to receive SNAP-Ed, including adult caregivers of children. Goal 2: Increase age-appropriate physical activity among population groups who are eligible for SNAP-Ed Goal 3: Improve policies, systems, and environments to facilitate […]

The Boys and Girls Club visits UConn Stamford each year or twice a year to learn more about the college journey and application tips and tricks. UConn Stamford provides College workshops, campus tours, and an activities.  

The Mayor’s Youth Employer Program is to provide Stamford’s youth with the necessary job readiness and leadership skills needed to compete in the global workforce. UConn Stamford participates in this effort.  In the Spring of 2022, there were four interns in the Admissions Office. UConn Stamford also offers workshops on “Why College” and “How to […]

The National Social Work Voter Mobilization Campaign seeks to integrate nonpartisan voter engagement into social work practice and social services. This program has developed a training module that can be included in any class or workshop that connects voter turnout and community health. The training examines voter engagement from a human rights, public health, and […]

The UConn Extension Financial Education Program provides workshops, professional development sessions, events, and resources to help Connecticut citizens strive to work toward a better financial future. The financial literacy programming reaches adults and youth across our state with relevant, research-based information and tools to encourage them to adopt sound financial management practices.  Some key concepts […]

Since fiscal year 2008, the Institute for Municipal & Regional Policy (IMRP) has been receiving annual funding from the Connecticut General Assembly to administer competitive grants for providing positive interventions for at-risk youth whose parent(s) and family members have been incarcerated. The IMRP continually seeks to gain an additional understanding of these children and their […]

This program is designed to bring middle school and high school students from New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford and East Hartford public schools to campus during each semester. Students  participate in motivational, educational, cultural, and recreational experiences.