College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

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Weight Loss Plans Are Less Effective for Many Black Women − Because Existing Ones Often Don’t Meet Their Unique Needs

Lifestyle interventions that fully integrate the lived experiences of Black women into treatment may be key to improving weight loss

UConn Researchers Develop Pioneering Monitoring Technique to Help Build Mangrove Resilience

Mangroves are like armor to protect us from climate change, but faced with sea level rise and extreme weather, will these important habitats survive?

Students at the Allied Health Sciences Healthcare Simulation event, November 12, 2024. (Milton Levin/UConn Photo)

Health Care Simulation Event Supports Career Outcomes

More than 100 students came together to learn how to use different kinds of medical equipment – a key skill for many jobs in healthcare – and hear from faculty and staff about their career paths

Hurricane damage in New York

US Flood Governance Drives Social Inequity, and Maybe the Next Housing Market Crash

Florida is likely to be the canary in the coal mine, showing a drop in coastal home values starting now

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Seeking Climate JUSTICE for All

A team of UConn researchers is changing climate conversations for good

Meet the Researcher: Elias Uddin, CAHNR

Elias Uddin's research focuses on making ruminant agriculture more sustainable

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From 4-H to Forestry: Diego Marks Continues His Family’s Legacy at UConn

'Leadership is definitely a big part of UConn 4-H, having to step in and help whenever. It’s helped me to take the first step in coming [to UConn] and to not be afraid.'

Ecology compost supply - kitchen waste recycling in backyard composter. The man throws leftover vegetables from the cutting board.

UConn and Fort Hays State University Compete in Werth Innovation for Sustainability Challenge

Both teams presented compelling projects focused on compost solutions

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Can We Heal Injured Veterans by Studying Basketball?

Neal Glaviano is acutely aware of knee pain's impact in active duty and reserve-based military units – and is applying knowledge gained from working with UConn's student athletes toward helping active-duty service members and veterans.

Three master gardeners posing at the Collinsville Pollen Trail

UConn’s Hidden Gem: Master Gardeners

More than 700 master gardeners educate and beautify communities across the state