College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Deep Roots
Worthley is working in partnership with the nonprofit Connecticut Humanities and it’s America 250 Connecticut program to distribute the the 100-or-so baby white oak tree seedlings, many the direct descendants of the original Charter Oak, to community partners around the state later this year
July 13, 2026 | Jaclyn Severance, and Izzy Harris
What’s Hot with Heat: UConn’s KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers’ Association to Release New Safety Guidelines
The guidelines aim to prevent illness and death in athletes and laborers across the country
July 10, 2026 | College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Ask UConn Extension: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather During El Niño and Beyond
As Connecticut heads into the peak of summer, UConn Extension experts offer guidance to prepare for any storm
July 9, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
The Story of the Study of Post-exercise Hypotension
Exercise's affect on blood pressure hasn't always been well understood, but one UConn researcher and her collaborators are continuing to shed light on this important topic
July 7, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
What’s in Your Soil? UConn Lab Has Answers
Processing over 14,000 samples a year, UConn's Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab helps residents and businesses learn about their soil with comprehensive, low-cost testing
July 6, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Exploring STEM Futures through UConn 4-H’s Biotechnology Club
The Biotechnology Club is intentionally designed to complement classroom learning and prepare Connecticut students to enter the skilled, science-literate workforce
July 1, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Tanning Bed Use is Down, But Gen Z Still Wants to Be Tan, So They’re Going Outside
Sherry Pagoto, a professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences and Director of the UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media, is using a different approach to curb tanning among Gen Z
June 30, 2026 | Danielle Faipler
UConn Announces Recipients of 2026 Provost’s Outstanding Service Award
The award honors those who have demonstrated excellence in service to UConn that far exceeds reasonable expectations
June 29, 2026 | Alexis Lohrey, Office of the Provost
Working For a Resilient Future for All
The newly redesigned Institute of the Environment and Energy delivers sociotechnical approaches to environmental and energy sustainability, environmental health, and ecosystem restoration while empowering communities, governments, learners, and businesses
June 29, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
DEEP and UConn Researchers Working to Help Rare Butterfly Recover on Campus
Rare species don’t only exist in remote places. They’re sometimes surviving right here on campus
June 25, 2026 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications, and Sydney Herdle