Storrs, Connecticut

The town of Mansfield was incorporated in 1702 and is located in eastern Tolland County. Mansfield contains the community of Storrs, a census-designated place. With a population of nearly 11,000, Storrs is dominated economically and demographically by the main campus of the University of Connecticut (UConn). The university was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School. In 1893, the name was changed to Storrs Agricultural College and it became Connecticut's land grant college. In 1939, after a few additional name changes, the university received its present day name. UConn is a public research university that serves more than 28,000 students on its six campuses, including nearly 8,000 graduate students. UConn offers 105 majors, 64 minors, 8 undergraduate degrees, 16 graduate degrees and 5 professional degree programs. UConn ranked among the top 25 public research universities nationally. Additionally, U.S. News and World Report has ranked UConn the top public university in New England.

Exposure to asbestos at number of jobsites in Storrs, primarily at the University of Connecticut, has been an issue for workers and others for years. Mesothelioma lawyers may be able to give guidance if you were exposed to asbestos in Storrs and then diagnosed with mesothelioma.                  

Jobsites in Storrs where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Storrs, CT have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.