Allied Health Sciences
Supporting Community Health from New Haven to Nepal
UConn Shrestha Lab pioneers digital care solutions for mental health, substance use, and HIV prevention
Helping Kids Get Active
UConn Waterbury graduate student Hannah Peterson worked directly with the public and academic icons to improve access to physical activity for young people
Summer Research Experiences Give Students Career-Building Boost
Posters and presentations at 2026 Summer Research Day highlight impact of mentored, hands-on student experiences at UConn Health.
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
Jeffrey Stokes Named Head of Allied Health Sciences
Throughout his career, Stokes has emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship, as well as faculty development, student success, and preparing graduates to address complex health challenges through evidence-based practice and scholarship
InCHIP Research Forum Connects UConn Researchers, Community Partners
InCHIP Community-Engaged Health Research Forum funds three innovative pilot research projects focused on community needs
Covid-Era Assistance Policies May Have Reduced Food Insecurity, Housing Instability
Pandemic-era safety net programs revealed new insights into the complex relationship between wages, housing, and food insecurity
CAHNR Celebrates Graduates at 2026 Undergraduate Commencement
On May 9, 2026, more than 600 graduates from UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) crossed the stage at Gampel Pavilion, marking the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and growth
Kumar Venkitanarayanan Named Dean of CAHNR
Venkitanarayanan has served the University for more than 27 years in a range of leadership roles, including interim dean of CAHNR, senior associate dean, and associate dean for research and graduate education
CAHNR’s Class of 2026
Students from across CAHNR share memories from their time at UConn and their plans for the future