College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
First Year Programs Names Excellence in Teaching Award for Steven Zinn
Over the years, Zinn has taught 59 FYE sections with over 1,100 students and 34 peer mentors
February 10, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools
The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy
February 5, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications
Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages
February 4, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs
Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required
February 2, 2026 | Claire Hall
UConn Students Describe Transformative Journey to Israel
History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel
January 30, 2026 | Anna Heqimi
Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community
To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns
January 29, 2026 | Elaina Hancock
A Better Way to Measure Body Fat for Athletes
Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition
January 28, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water
Until this study, no research had directly tested how manganese affects nitrogen cycling under agronomically relevant conditions
January 26, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Can Venezuela’s Oil Bring Down Gas Prices? A UConn Economist Explains
Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela
January 22, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD
Meet the Researcher: Anna-Michelle McSorley
Anna-Michelle McSorley's public health research focuses on Latino communities in Connecticut and beyond
January 21, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research