College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
The Power of UConn Collaborating for Parkinson’s Disease Patients
UConn Health Parkinson's disease patients like Jose Figueroa are experiencing the power of a UConn-made protein shake being tested by the UConn research team in an FDA clinical study.
July 29, 2026 | Lauren Woods - UConn School of Medicine
Ask UConn Extension: What to Know About Cyclospora
Cases of the foodborne illness caused by the parasite have been in the news. UConn Extension experts share practical steps to reduce risk and stay healthy
July 29, 2026 | Indu Upadhyaya, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
Lessons from the Collinsville Pollinator Trail on Managing Invasive Plants
A group of dedicated volunteers worked together to manage invasive plants in their community
July 28, 2026 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
UConn Researchers Win Inaugural DOE Genesis Mission Award
Natural Resources and Environment associate professor Wei Ren leads a project seeking to reveal underground movement of water and chemicals
July 27, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
I Love CT, But It’s the Season of the Ticks
Stick Season has nothing on Tick Season. UConn experts share insights about how this year is shaping up
July 22, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Collagen Peptides Support Bone Health for Female Runners
The study found that biomarkers associated with bone formation increased and inflammation decreased with collagen peptide supplements
July 20, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
75 Years of Physical Therapy at UConn
One of the oldest program's in the country, UConn's Physical Therapy celebrates 75 years at Storrs
July 17, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Christopher Blesso Named Interim Department Head of Nutritional Sciences
Blesso brings a strong record of research, teaching, and student mentorship to this leadership role
July 15, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Students Help Reimagine New Haven’s Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
Students from UConn’s landscape architecture program collaborated with the Community Placemaking Engagement Network (CPEN) to develop designs for reinvigorating a 56-mile stretch of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail
July 14, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Deep Roots
Worthley is working in partnership with the nonprofit Connecticut Humanities and its 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