Nutritional Sciences
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
CAHNR Commencement Speaker Kevin Burns Celebrates a Distinguished Career Across Industries
Kevin Burns ’86 (ENGR), president and chief operating officer of Chobani, will deliver the 2026 College of Agriculture Health, and Natural Resources (CAHNR) commencement address and receive an honorary degree from the College
CAHNR Graduate Students Showcase Research at Annual Forum
Organized by CAHNR's Office of Research and Graduate Education, the annual research forum provides graduate students from across the College with an opportunity to showcase their work
Two CAHNR Faculty Among World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers
This is the sixth year in a row Zhe Zhu has been on this list, while Yangchao Luo has been named six times since 2019
Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs
Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required
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
CAHNR Hosts Second One Health Conference
Bringing together experts from across the College, CAHNR conference showcases leadership in One Health approaches in research, teaching, and Extension
CAHNR Honors Student Excellence and Donor Support at 2025 Scholars Celebration
The annual event recognized remarkable student accomplishments and the generosity of donors whose scholarships help them thrive