College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
CAHNR Alum Ashley Kalinauskas Helps Pets Fight Cancer
Ashley Kalinauskas '12 (CAHNR) turned an interest in viruses and a degree in pathobiology into a successful business helping pets fight cancer
Why Kimchi Could Be Your Next Superfood
Studies highlight that fermented kimchi consumption provides benefits for fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, and hypertension
UConn Reaches Records for Tech Licensing, Startup Growth
Despite an unpredictable landscape, tech entrepreneurship is thriving.
Targeting a Silent Killer: UConn Researcher Patents Leptospirosis Vaccine
This patent moves researchers one step closer to developing a universal vaccine for leptospirosis, a widely neglected disease
How Will Cuts to SNAP Funding Impact Connecticut?
Three UConn experts who have worked for decades to provide nutrition education through SNAP share insights on what cuts could mean for residents of our state
Ripple Effect: The Collective Power of UConn Extension’s Water Programs
From low-cost well water testing to reducing environmental threats to water safety through informed land use, UConn Extension programs seek to keep Connecticut's water clean and healthy
Gray Seals Perplex Scientists with Lack of Response to Flu Infection
'That’s the big question we’re trying to understand – why is there a difference in the response in two different species that occupy the same space; why is one susceptible to the disease?'
CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2025
Bringing new expertise and fresh perspectives to an already thriving academic community, new educators join several CAHNR departments
Julia Kuzovkina Named Interim Department Head of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture
Kuzovkina is an internationally recognized researcher whose work on native plants, willows, and biodiversity has had impacts both close to home and on a global scale
Ock Chun Named CAHNR Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education
Chun's academic leadership extends across research collaborations, extramural funding development, and graduate mentorship, with a focus on translational research that bridges epidemiology, clinical nutrition, and public health