Allied Health Sciences

Projecting Hope on a Global Scale

For CAHNR senior Iris Palencia, a spring break trip to Guatemala became a life-changing way to provide local families new homes

A man and his daughter wash their hands while a woman prepares breakfast in the background

SNAP-Ed Supports Nutrition Education, Gains Attention from National Food & Nutrition Services

The program supported by UConn Extension provides nutrition education for Connecticut families, underscores national priorities

Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig ’22 (CAHNR)

Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig Explores Importance of Culture-Health Connections

After graduating, UConn senior Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig hopes to use cultural compassion to prevent and treat disease

Young Building in the snow

CAHNR Celebrates Students, Donors at Annual Scholars Night Event

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources celebrated student scholars and the donors who supported their studies at an annual event

Woman buys food at a food truck

Proposed Center for Food Innovation Seeks Community Input

UConn is exploring the creation of a Center for Agriculture and Food Innovation to help businesses in this diverse sector

Alan Thacker Busby

Honoring Alan Thacker Busby: First Black Graduate, UConn Trailblazer

The University’s first Black student excelled in research, education, and service to his country

Cameron Faustman

CAHNR Honors Former Dean Cameron Faustman’s Decades of Service

The CAHNR community came together virtually to recognize the contributions of beloved alumnus, emeritus professor, and interim dean Cameron Faustman

Marlena Takes

One Health: Communicating Connections Between Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

Takes is the first to hold this new internship focused on One Health with UConn Extension

Female student seated outside

My CAHNR Experience: Salma Gudaf, Mindfulness for First Gen Students

One CAHNR student shares her experience tackling stress as a First Generation student

Encouraging Healthy Eating for Older Adults in West Hartford

The Fresh Start Program teaches participants about seasonal produce so they can identify fresh and low-cost fruits and vegetables for year-round healthy eating