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Celebrating the Impact of UConn 4-H
In honor of National 4-H Week, UConn 4-H highlights the ways the program has supported Connecticut youth for over 100 years
Turning Microalgae into a Sustainable High Protein Food Solution
By changing the amount of certain nutrients the tiny marine plants receive, the UConn team produced microalgae with up to 25% more protein
Better Hydration May Lead to Better Sleep
Sleep quantity and quality were both evaluated as part of the study
Nutritional Quality of College Dining Options Vary by Location, Time of Day
A new UConn study shows how food options impact college students' nutrition
Ready for Anything: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness
Disasters will happen, and preparation is the best defense. UConn Extension shares resources to keep Connecticut communities safe
New Plant and Soil Health Center Named in Honor of Alum George Leigh Minor
George Leigh Minor ’56 (CAHNR) passed away at the age of 90 in January 2025, leaving a generous donation, which will be used to fund the renovations necessary to open the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.
CAHNR Alum Ashley Kalinauskas Helps Pets Fight Cancer
Ashley Kalinauskas '12 (CAHNR) turned an interest in viruses and a degree in pathobiology into a successful business helping pets fight cancer
Why Kimchi Could Be Your Next Superfood
Studies highlight that fermented kimchi consumption provides benefits for fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, and hypertension
Targeting a Silent Killer: UConn Researcher Patents Leptospirosis Vaccine
This patent moves researchers one step closer to developing a universal vaccine for leptospirosis, a widely neglected disease
How Will Cuts to SNAP Funding Impact Connecticut?
Three UConn experts who have worked for decades to provide nutrition education through SNAP share insights on what cuts could mean for residents of our state