College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

Students receiving the COVID 19 vaccine at Hawley Armory on April 8, 2021. The rollout of the vaccines across the state in the spring helped set up a return to a more familiar university experience. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

New Study Provides Insight to Why Covid Vaccines Hit Some Harder than Others

From exercise to birth control, researchers found many factors contribute to vaccine side effects

Man at a Pride parade

New Study Reveals Relationship Between HIV Risk Factors for LGBTQ+ Youth

A new study has uncovered empirical evidence that shows the importance of taking a holistic approach to addressing HIV risk factors

Drone of Young building and Horsebarn Hill

CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2024

New educators join several CAHNR departments, bringing new expertise and fresh perspectives to an already thriving academic community

A student works with high-tech equipment in a laboratory.

With Record Success, UConn Research Looks to Make Profound Impact

UConn’s Research Enterprise celebrated a stellar year in 2024, eclipsing previous marks for expenditures and rising to meet global challenges.

Mosquito sucking blood from a human. (Getty Images)

Protecting People and Animals from Eastern Equine Encephalitis

With this mosquito-borne disease currently circulating in New England, Emily Reinhardt ’20 (CAHNR), assistant clinical professor, and Ash Nakashima, graduate student, in UConn’s Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science share information to keep Connecticut residents and their animals safe.

Students walk across the campus at UConn Storrs in the autumn.

Connecticut High Schoolers Thriving in UConn Early College Experience Courses

More than 17,000 students participate annually in the ECE program at nearly 200 Connecticut high schools

Horsebarn Hill taken by a drone

UConn Storrs Will Soon Welcome a New Home-grown, and Home-built, Classroom with an Iconic View

Built by UConn faculty, students, and staff from UConn Forest wood, this classroom showcases the many benefits of its surroundings

Callery pear

Transitioning Invasive Plants from a ‘Horror Movie’ to Managed Landscapes

While invasives can seem as scary as a horror movie, UConn experts calm public fears with science-based resources

UConn resident advisors do the Husky chant in a decorated area of Connecticut Hall during move-in weekend

Welcome back, Huskies!

The fall 2024 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 26

The UConn large letter sign at dusk on June 12, 2021.

UConn’s Regional Campuses Gear Up for Exciting New Academic Year

About 2,000 first-year students are expected to start classes Monday in Avery Point, Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury