Author Archive
Turfgrass Field Day Returns to Share Research and Help Industry Grow
After a pandemic hiatus, the in-person event returned with record attendance from a variety of turfgrass professionals
Eat It Up: Riley Courtney Spreads Nutrition Education to Connecticut Residents of All Ages
Riley Courtney is helping teach Connecticut residents about nutrition - even if that means dressing up like a vegetable
Jasmine Morris Harnesses the Therapeutic Power of Animals for Underserved Students
Through her work with the Horizons at The Ethel Walker School Program, Jasmine Morris is exposing future generations of students to the field of animal science
Learning Lessons about Livestock and Life
Through her experience as an intern at UConn's livestock units, Hailey Kampton puts her love for animals of all sizes into practice
UConn Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Encourages Experiential Learning, Sees Tremendous Student Success
For over 60 years, UConn's program has prepared generations of dedicated physical therapists
Tree Hugger: Alyssa Cleland Learns the Arborists’ Ropes
One of few females in the field, Alyssa Cleland soars to new heights in her training to be a licensed arborist
Buzzkill for Bugs: Jillian Bowen Educates Kids on Insect-Borne Illness
One student's summer internship helps keep Connecticut residents informed on tick- and mosquito-borne illness with a focus on One Health
Master Gardener Program Supports Ecologically Sound Gardening at Hammonasset Beach State Park
From butterfly gardens to erosion control, UConn Extension Master Gardeners show there's much more to Hammonasset beach than surf and sand
Abby Interrante Investigates Potential Mouse Model for Fatty Liver Disease
With support from the Margaret J. Ware Scholarship, Interrante and other UConn students are getting hands-on research experience in the field of human nutrition
Who You Gonna Call? UConn Extension!
Part of a national network of Cooperative Extension Systems at land-grant universities across the country, UConn Extension reaches every community in the state to help real people solve real problems