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Black Girls Run! Community Organization Creates Inclusive Space for Physical Activity
A recent study highlights how a community organization is supporting Black women around the country in getting and staying physically active.
Graduate Program Offers USDA Fellowship in Data Science
Students receive a tuition waiver and $18,500 annual stipend developing skills in a national priority area
Dollar Store Expansion Pushes Out Independent Grocery Stores, Decreases Local Employment Opportunities
A new study finds one out of every 20 independent grocery stores will go out of business within a few years of a dollar store arriving in their area
CAHNR Celebrates Record-Setting Year in Research Success
The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated faculty and staff who contributed to the College's record-breaking grant success
CAHNR Celebrates Students, Donors at Annual Scholars Celebration
Hundreds of students and their families joined donors and CAHNR administration to celebrate achievement, generosity, and community
Strengthening the Danbury Community with UConn Extension
From STEM programs to nutrition education, Danbury Public Schools and UConn Extension collaborate to help the community
CAHNR’s Kristen Govoni Recognized for Excellence in Food and Agricultural Education by APLU, USDA
A three-time UConn alum, Govoni is being honored for scholarship, exemplary pedagogy, and dedication to instruction
Thermal Refuges Help Trout Beat the Heat in Hot Weather
New research explores how cold-water fish handle extreme heat in Connecticut
On the Field with Sports Nutritionist Jennifer Fields
“I always say if you exercise, you’re an athlete." Jennifer Fields helps athletes of every variety use nutrition to maximize performance and health
UConn Land Use Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary and Evolving Needs
As populations increase and tensions persist between development and the environment, programs offered through UConn's Land Use Academy are more important than ever