College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Ripple Effect: The Collective Power of UConn Extension’s Water Programs
From low-cost well water testing to reducing environmental threats to water safety through informed land use, UConn Extension programs seek to keep Connecticut's water clean and healthy
Gray Seals Perplex Scientists with Lack of Response to Flu Infection
'That’s the big question we’re trying to understand – why is there a difference in the response in two different species that occupy the same space; why is one susceptible to the disease?'
CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2025
Bringing new expertise and fresh perspectives to an already thriving academic community, new educators join several CAHNR departments
Julia Kuzovkina Named Interim Department Head of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Kuzovkina is an internationally recognized researcher whose work on native plants, willows, and biodiversity has had impacts both close to home and on a global scale
Ock Chun Named CAHNR Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
Chun's academic leadership extends across research collaborations, extramural funding development, and graduate mentorship, with a focus on translational research that bridges epidemiology, clinical nutrition, and public health
Welcome Home, Huskies
The fall 2025 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 25
Husky Reads Brings the Joy of Reading and Healthy Lifestyles to Connecticut Preschoolers
The UConn Husky Nutrition & Sport initiative connects UConn students with hundreds of young children across the state each year
Is Composting Worth It? The Calculation is Complicated
A new UConn study explores the cost, effort, and impact of composting programs
New Tools Reveal the True Paths of Wildlife
A new model developed by UConn researchers now accounts for three-dimensional movement, allowing better tracking of animals that move up or down in space
A RaMP Up to Scientific Success
A unique training opportunity propels students to NSF fellowships and beyond