College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Lindsay DiStefano Appointed Interim Vice President for Research
Appointment is effective October 3
September 23, 2025 | Office of the President
Ready for Anything: Building Resilience Through Disaster Preparedness
Disasters will happen, and preparation is the best defense. UConn Extension shares resources to keep Connecticut communities safe
September 23, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension
New Plant and Soil Health Center Named in Honor of Alum George Leigh Minor
George Leigh Minor ’56 (CAHNR) passed away at the age of 90 in January 2025, leaving a generous donation, which will be used to fund the renovations necessary to open the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.
September 19, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Researchers Uncover a Major Shift in U.S. Landscape: ‘Wild’ Disturbances Are Overtaking Human-directed Changes
A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becoming more common
September 18, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
CAHNR Alum Ashley Kalinauskas Helps Pets Fight Cancer
Ashley Kalinauskas '12 (CAHNR) turned an interest in viruses and a degree in pathobiology into a successful business helping pets fight cancer
September 17, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Why Kimchi Could Be Your Next Superfood
Studies highlight that fermented kimchi consumption provides benefits for fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, and hypertension
September 16, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Reaches Records for Tech Licensing, Startup Growth
Despite an unpredictable landscape, tech entrepreneurship is thriving.
September 15, 2025 | By Steve Criss and Matt Engelhardt
Targeting a Silent Killer: UConn Researcher Patents Leptospirosis Vaccine
This patent moves researchers one step closer to developing a universal vaccine for leptospirosis, a widely neglected disease
September 11, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
How Will Cuts to SNAP Funding Impact Connecticut?
Three UConn experts who have worked for decades to provide nutrition education through SNAP share insights on what cuts could mean for residents of our state
September 9, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Ripple Effect: The Collective Power of UConn Extension’s Water Programs
From low-cost well water testing to reducing environmental threats to water safety through informed land use, UConn Extension programs seek to keep Connecticut's water clean and healthy
September 4, 2025 | Stacey Stearns, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources & UConn Extension