College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Studying ‘Creatures Great and Small’ as a Veterinary Pathologist
As a veterinary pathologist, Natalie Tocco has had the opportunity to study creatures great and small herself – from black bears, to beluga whales, to elephants, and invertebrates
March 4, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Mary Anne Amalaradjou Named CAHNR Leadership Fellow
Associate professor to support collegewide engagement and strategic vision efforts
March 2, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
CAHNR’s Sarah Reed Recognized for Excellence in Food and Agricultural Education by APLU, USDA
Reed is a core faculty member in UConn’s animal science and equine programs where she teaches courses in comparative exercise physiology, horse breeding farm management, equine rehabilitation, and scientific writing
February 26, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
mRNA’s Matryoshka Move
Researchers copy viral strategies to get mRNA medicines into cells in one piece
February 23, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications
Major Restoration and Improvements Planned for Bluff Point
The UConn-led NERR will apply the funds to significant improvements at the popular park, supporting habitat and restoration
February 23, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
UConn Community Testifies at General Assembly Hearing on Graduate Loan Access
UConn faculty, students, and alumni from social work, nursing, and physical therapy shared their support for Senate Bill 8, which proposes creating a state-level graduate student loan program to help offset anticipated federal reductions
February 19, 2026 | Olivia Drake
Recent UConn Grads Seeing Immediate ROI with Hiring Success, Strong Starting Salaries
Survey shows that 91% of UConn’s newest alumni had positive post-graduation outcomes
February 19, 2026 | Stephanie Reitz - UConn Communications
Curating Green Space in an Urban Jungle
CAHNR Alum Stephanie Lucas uses her training in plant science to enrich an iconic historic park in New York City
February 17, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
COVID Virus Declining in Northeast Animals
A group of Connecticut researchers now better understand the current coronaviral landscape of wild and domestic animals in the northeastern United States
February 16, 2026 | Combined Reports
Michael Dietz Named Head of UConn’s Department of Extension
A UConn alumnus, he has served the University in a variety of Extension leadership roles, developing and leading statewide programs focused on water resources, environmental quality, and community-based education
February 13, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources