College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

UConn Extension Rides High on Hybrid Learning

Regardless of the pandemic, UConn Extension is exploring ways to keep meeting Connecticut residents where they are

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Finding Social Support Through Social Media During COVID Lockdowns

Despite its bad rap, UConn researchers found social media provided support across age groups in Spain during pandemic lockdowns

Vegetables including kale, yellow squash, and a red pepper on a plate. (healthy food) Jan. 20, 2021. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Can Food Taxes and Subsidies Help Improve Health Outcomes?

Researchers are working to connect the dots between fiscal food policies and consumer health

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Getting Injured Athletes Back in the Game

The UConn Institute for Sports Medicine offers return-to-play training to help athletes come back from their injuries safely and confidently

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Light It Up: Using Firefly Genes to Understand Cannabis Biology

This research will help hemp and cannabis farmers better control levels of CBD and THC in their crops

Young Black girl using a metal watering can to water purple flowers.

Recalling the Past to Shape the Future: A Podcast on Environmental Injustice

Recent graduate Meg Sanders ‘22 (CAHNR) created a podcast to show just how connected environmentalism is to other societal issues

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OVPR Announces SPARK Technology Commercialization Fund Recipients for 2022-23

Five researchers were awarded internal funding through the competitive program.

UConn’s Gilman Scholars Samantha Valle ’24 (CLAS), Marissa White ’25 (CAHNR), Geraldine Uribe ’23 (CLAS), Guerlina Philogne ’24 (CLAS) (BUS), Rose Pacik-Nelson ’23 (CLAS), and Grace Coburn ’23 (CLAS) posing in the lobby at UConn Hartford.

UConn Produces An All-Time High 17 Gilman Scholars

Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community

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A Fresh Take on Fat: Nanoparticle Technology Provides Healthy Trans, Saturated Fat Alternative

An innovative emulsification process could help scientists develop a healthier shelf-stable fat for food manufacturing

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A Perfect Storm for US Agriculture

Short-term solutions to the current crunch are conspicuous by their absence