Extension

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New UConn Extension Publication Website Shares Answers Connecticut Residents Can Trust

“It’s hard to know if some of the information that can be found online should be trusted. We want to help people quickly access answers that are proven to be successful for Connecticut.” 

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UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of 91 Faculty

Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated

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CAHNR Celebrates Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement

Members of the CAHNR community came together March 27, 2024 to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.

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One Health Conference Explores Pressing Global Health Issues

CAHNR is hosting an interdisciplinary conference to build connections and take actionable steps to improve global human, animal, plant, and environmental health

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Winter Worries: Road Salts and Private Wells

UConn Extension programs are addressing use of road salts in Connecticut communities and helping keep residential drinking water safe

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UConn to Assist Connecticut Farmers with Innovative Projects

With support of a USDA grant, students and faculty from UConn’s College of Engineering and College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources will help farmers design and implement innovative tools to better their farming practices.

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Shoreline Restoration Project Comes Alive Through UConn’s Eco-Digital Storytellers Program

A team of West Haven High School students is working with UConn to tell environmental stories and find solutions for their community

Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Commander Captain Elisa M. Garrity pins a medal to John Genther’s lapel in honor of his heroic act on Nov. 6.

After First Aid Training Hosted by CT Sea Grant at UConn Avery Point, Fisherman Makes Dramatic Rescue

'You saved someone's life. It's a big deal'

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Come on, Get Hoppy! UConn Provides Guidance on Growing Hops in CT

Experts from UConn Extension are helping bolster the craft brewing industry with research and outreach on this all-important crop

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The Many Lives of the UConn Forest

The UConn Forest consists of 2,100 acres of living laboratory and a natural classroom supporting academic, research, sustainability, and outreach programs