The Connection Project in the News
Highlights
The New York Times
The New York Times discussed how The Connection Project and Hoos Connected have addressed youth mental health challenges.
Time Magazine
In this Time Magazine feature, Vivek Murthy cited The Connection Project as an encouraging sign of progress against loneliness in the United States!
VPM
VPM covered The Connection Project and Hoos Connected, and listed various participant and facilitator feedback!
All Press
February 2026
Virginia Magazine
March 2025
From President Ryan: Meaningful connections facilitate hard conversations
May 2024
Time Magazine
September 2023
UVA Today
Georgetown, Virginia Tech Adopt UVA Initiative that Reduces Depression, Loneliness
November 2022
VPM
Virginia educators build connections to combat teen anxiety
October 2022
The New York Times
Meeting the Mental Health Challenge in School and at Home
June 2022
UVA Today
UVA Program Proven to reduce Depression and Loneliness in New College Students
'Hoos Connected' helping students with making connections
May 2022
Bring Your Own Baggage with Justine Lee: Carry-on with Dr. Alison Nagel
Listen to Carry-on with Dr. Alison Nagel on Apple podcasts Listen to Carry-on with Dr. Alison Nagel on Spotify
July 2021
UVA Today
Hey, New Students: Take these tips from the pros - UVA’s orientation leaders
June 2021
WUVA
Hoos Connected: Welcoming New Students to UVA
April 2021
Bring Your Own Baggage with Justine Lee: Let’s Talk About Introversion
Listen to Let's Talk About Introversion on Apple Podcasts Listen to Let's Talk About Introversion on Spotify
February 2021
The Cavalier Daily
Students new to grounds this semester adjust to college life
January 2021
UVA 2030 Plan
University of Virginia President, James E. Ryan’s, Strategic Planning Timeline for Citizen Leaders
UVA Today
Hey new hoos: this program will help you feel connected & maybe earn you a credit
August 2020
Jefferson Trust Foundation
Hoos connected: from pilot to full-scale program
June 2020
UVA Today
Students Don’t Have it All Figured Out, And That’s OK. This Program is Here to Help.
February 2020
UVA Today
New Research Fund will Support Faculty Research that Benefits Students, Community