College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

Students learning about the field of physical therapy.

Physical Therapy Program Brings in High Schoolers to Learn About the Profession

"It is a positive recruitment opportunity for everyone involved and can eventually change lives.”

Dozens of college students sit at round tables in a room, looking at a woman standing at the front who is speaking.

Learning Community Students Celebrate Public Health Week with Child Health Researchers

School and child health researchers spoke with undergraduate Public Health House students about their research and career paths, continuing a seven-year collaboration

Students and faculty work with children to modify battery-powered cars.

Go Baby Go Provides Modified Cars for Children with Disabilities

With students and faculty from the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and College of Engineering, Go Baby Go helps children and their families gain independence and have fun

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Seeping Groundwater Can Be a Hidden Source of Greenhouse Gases

A new study in the Farmington River watershed shows that groundwater seeps can release 20% of dissolved emissions into the atmosphere before the water joins streams

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Meals4Moms: UConn, CT Small Business Develop Program to Support Gestational Diabetes Management

Gestational diabetes impacts 2 to 10% of U.S. pregnancies, and about 50% of patients with GDM will develop Type 2 diabetes

Two researchers sitting in front of a computer monitor.

Developing a Clearer Understanding of Permafrost Thaw Risk in Alaska

If you want to fully understand risk and prepare for hazards, you need to have the full picture

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Research Discovers Migraine Sufferers’ Brains Respond Differently to Visual Stimulation

A new study uncovers answers about the brains of people who experience migraines and other types of headaches

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When it Comes to Obesity-related Cancers, Where you Shop for Food Matters

For combating obesity-related cancer risk, simply having a source of healthy food nearby doesn’t guarantee healthier shopping habits

Students celebrate at commencement.

Career Successes of Recent Grads Underscore Strong ROI of a UConn Education

UConn’s most recent cohort of graduates earned annual starting salaries of nearly $65,000 on average – up about $5,200 from the previous year

Students working on the Spring Valley Farm.

Strengthening Connecticut Farms with Risk Management Training and Tools

“Whether it’s an online course, an app, or direct conversations, farmers benefit from a multi-faceted approach to managing risk."