College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
A Better Way to Measure Body Fat for Athletes
Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition
January 28, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water
Until this study, no research had directly tested how manganese affects nitrogen cycling under agronomically relevant conditions
January 26, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Can Venezuela’s Oil Bring Down Gas Prices? A UConn Economist Explains
Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela
January 22, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Meet the Researcher: Anna-Michelle McSorley
Anna-Michelle McSorley's public health research focuses on Latino communities in Connecticut and beyond
January 21, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
10 Food Safety Resolutions for the New Year
A UConn Extension expert shares tips for incorporating food safety into your healthy habits this New Year
January 19, 2026 | Indu Upadhyaha, DVM, MVSc, Ph.D., Associate Extension Professor, Poultry Science and Food Safety, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources and UConn Extension
Meet the Researcher: Mary Anne Amalaradjou, CAHNR
'I feel a responsibility to do more, to pay it forward by building an inclusive, supportive environment where my students can thrive now, succeed in their own time, and carry that success with them into the future'
January 13, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
15 Years of Advancing Heat Safety with the Korey Stringer Institute
The Korey Stringer Institute, a world leader in exertional heat research celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025
January 12, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
How Political Influence Shapes Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon
A new study reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest
January 7, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Charles Towe Named Interim Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics
An internationally recognized environmental economist, Towe will oversee the department's diverse research, teaching, and extension portfolio
January 6, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn’s Quantum Leap Defines Research in 2025
The University committed to advancing Connecticut’s quantum economy and innovation
December 31, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt