College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources

CAHNR Honors Sandy Bushmich’s Decades of Service to the College

The College celebrates Bushmich's transformational leadership and dedication to an inclusive student experience

From left: Interim UConn President Radenka Maric, NOAA Administrator Richard Spinrad, DEEP Commissioner Katie Dykes, U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, Interim Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Pamir Alpay, State Sen. Cathy Osten, Professor of Marine Sciences George McManus, State Rep. Christine Conley, State Rep. Kathleen McCarty, Senior Counsel on the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Sara Gonzalez-Rothi, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy.

UConn, Others Celebrate Research Estuary Amid Shoreline Breezes, Boat Tours

Federal designation offers resources, protection for coastal Connecticut

A view from UConn Avery Point, looking out over the water of Long Island Sound.

Exploring the Estuary – a Tour of the Nation’s Newest Research Reserve

UConn Avery Point will serve as headquarters for education, research, and public outreach efforts in the newly designated reserve

A crowd of people on a busy city street, some wearing masks and some not.

Human Behavior is Key to Building a Better Long-term COVID Forecast

Understanding how people react to COVID-19 helps improve long-term forecasts about the illness, researchers have found

Soy products: soy flour, tofu, soy milk, soy sauce.

For Plant-based Proteins, Soy is a Smart Choice

This bean's versatility makes it an increasingly popular alternative to meat and dairy products

Class tree of 1895 in full bloom on the Great Lawn

With Class Tree, UConn Grads Put Down Roots Before Branching Out into the World

A tree grows in Storrs ... actually, lots of them do, thanks to graduating classes dating back to the 19th century

UConn Ph.D. student Raul Flamenco.

An Unapologetic Love of Nature

How representation helped set a UConn Ph.D. student on the path to rediscover his truest self

Kristen Govoni Appointed Associate Dean of CAHNR Academic Programs, Director of Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture

A three-time UConn alum, Govoni brings extensive teaching and research experience to this leadership role

Provost Anne D'Alleva speaking at UConn's 2021 Commencement

Anne D’Alleva Appointed Interim Provost

Anne D’Alleva, dean of the School of Fine Arts, has been appointed interim provost at UConn, effective May 20.

UConn Supports Connecticut’s Greenhouse Industry – An Integral Part of Agriculture

Through research and extension outreach, UConn supports the state's greenhouse industry and its $390 million annual economic impact