Extension

Kumar Venkitanarayanan poses in front of a flowering tree

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

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Protecting and Restoring the Southeastern Connecticut Shoreline

The Connecticut Estuarine Research Reserve is providing important outreach and education on critical environmental preservation

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CAHNR’s Class of 2026

Students from across CAHNR share memories from their time at UConn and their plans for the future

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Strengthening Connecticut Communities Through Food Security

For decades, UConn Extension has connected research-based solutions with local needs, helping individuals and communities build stronger, more resilient food systems

Three students stand with Interim CAHNR Dean Kumar Venkitanarayanan at the Capitol

CAHNR’s Commitment to Connecticut Agriculture on Display at Annual Ag Day

For UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and UConn Extension, Ag Day is both a celebration and a reflection of its year-round commitment to advancing agriculture across Connecticut through research, education, and extension engagement

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Major Restoration and Improvements Planned for Bluff Point

The UConn-led NERR will apply the funds to significant improvements at the popular park, supporting habitat and restoration

Mike Dietz stands near a stream

Michael Dietz Named Head of UConn’s Department of Extension

A UConn alumnus, he has served the University in a variety of Extension leadership roles, developing and leading statewide programs focused on water resources, environmental quality, and community-based education

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Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community

To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns

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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

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Northeast Agricultural Networks Summit Strengthens Farmer Support

The summit brought together diverse stakeholders to support farm viability and regional economic resilience