College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

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Recent UConn Grads Seeing Immediate ROI with Hiring Success, Strong Starting Salaries

Survey shows that 91% of UConn’s newest alumni had positive post-graduation outcomes

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Curating Green Space in an Urban Jungle

CAHNR Alum Stephanie Lucas uses her training in plant science to enrich an iconic historic park in New York City

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COVID Virus Declining in Northeast Animals

A group of Connecticut researchers now better understand the current coronaviral landscape of wild and domestic animals in the northeastern United States

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Michael Dietz Named Head of UConn’s Department of Extension

A UConn alumnus, he has served the University in a variety of Extension leadership roles, developing and leading statewide programs focused on water resources, environmental quality, and community-based education

Steven Zinn, professor of animal science, in an advising session with C.J. Mozeika '20 (CAHNR) at his office in the George C. White Building on Oct. 16, 2019. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

First Year Programs Names Excellence in Teaching Award for Steven Zinn

Over the years, Zinn has taught 59 FYE sections with over 1,100 students and 34 peer mentors

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Study Highlights Food Sustainability Initiatives in CT Schools

The study found that 98% of schools reported sometimes or always purchasing local produce, while 91% purchase local dairy

Cindy Tian of the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources works in her lab in the Agricultural Biotechnology Laboratory

New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications

Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages

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Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs

Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required

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UConn Students Describe Transformative Journey to Israel

History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel

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Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community

To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns