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Hands-On Learning, Real World Skills: UConn Extension’s Workforce Impact
The name UConn often brings to mind undergraduate classrooms in Storrs. But across the state, UConn Extension programs are preparing youth, adults, and seasoned professionals for the workforce through hands-on, community-based training.
CAHNR Researchers Debunk New Sex Selection Method
New UConn research shows a recent scientific discovery is inconsistent with what we know about sperm biology
Sowing Skills, Harvesting Memories at Litchfield County’s 4-H Camps
For over 75 years, UConn 4-H camps have connected the Litchfield County community to the land through summer camp offerings
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