Because of You, the future is brighter.
An Interconnected World.
An Integrated Approach.
The health of our planet and our people is intertwined. We can’t think about our own bright future without considering the future of the world we call home. At UConn, we take both seriously.
Associated Funds:
Health & Wellness
From supporting future medical professionals and healthcare research to investing in global education outreach, there are many ways your UConn gift can impact the people and the planet. Funds include:
UConn Health Top Priorities
Support UConn Health in advancing its commitment to human health and well-being through a gift to the Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center, UConn Cancer Research Fund, or Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center.
Dean’s Funds
A gift to a dean’s fund helps University leaders in the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Dental Medicine meet the needs of their students while strengthening their academic, research, and clinical programs.
Professional Scholarships
Scholarship support helps remove the financial barriers that can deter UConn students from pursuing their educational dreams. Gifts to these funds help students begin their journeys to rewarding careers in healthcare professions.
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UConn Student and Employee Health
Huskies are at their best when they’re feeling their best. We’re committed to improving the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff. This starts by cultivating a culture of caring and belonging and includes a broad array of university-wide resources, programs, and services, including scholarships, assistance in academic achievement, and internships.
Patient and Population Health
UConn faculty across academic disciplines engage in research that helps address critical issues like health disparities and food insecurity locally and beyond.
As an integrated academic medical center, UConn Health provides superior medical service while simultaneously educating tomorrow’s practitioners. Groundbreaking research and compassionate care happen throughout the system, including at the renowned Carole and Ray Neag Comprehensive Cancer Center and the UConn Center On Aging.
Sustainability
UConn’s commitment to reducing our carbon footprint informs our operational and purchasing decisions. From waste reduction and water conservation efforts to seeking LEED certification on new construction projects, UConn is a responsible steward of our campus environment.
With more than 200 faculty members involved in clean energy research and climate change, UConn’s impact and influence has a broad reach. We offer about 20 academic programs with an environmental focus, preparing students for a range of important and in-demand careers. Additionally, regardless of their major, all UConn undergraduates are required to take an environmental literacy course.
How YOU can bolster Health & Wellness of People & Planet
Please consider creating a family endowment or named fund to support these critical fields of study. For more information please contact:
Peter Lamothe
Senior Associate Vice President for Development, Health Sciences
(203) 928-8434
The world moves forward because of UConn, and all we do is possible because of YOU.
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