College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

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Community Outreach’s ‘Food Systems’ Alternative Break

A food system comprises interconnected elements needed to provide people with sustainable access to food. The system entails food production, processing, transport, distribution, marketing, consumption, and management of waste

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UConn Provost Announces 2026 Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship

The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching

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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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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

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UConn’s Class of 2026: By the Numbers

A look at the newest group of Husky alums by the numbers

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Charles Towe Named Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics

The Delfavero Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics and an internationally recognized environmental economist, Towe assumes the permanent role after a national search

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UConn Seniors Win Awards for Landscape Architecture Projects

Seven students in the landscape architecture program in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) received awards from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

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UConn Brings Industry Leaders Together for Occupational Heat Safety Summit

Highlighting UConn’s leadership in heat safety research through the Korey Stringer Institute, the Occupational Heat Safety Summit united industry, policymakers, and scientists to tackle rising risks for workers nationwide