College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Turfgrass Field Day Returns to Share Research and Help Industry Grow
After a pandemic hiatus, the in-person event returned with record attendance from a variety of turfgrass professionals
August 4, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Eat It Up: Riley Courtney Spreads Nutrition Education to Connecticut Residents of All Ages
Riley Courtney is helping teach Connecticut residents about nutrition - even if that means dressing up like a vegetable
August 3, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Jasmine Morris Harnesses the Therapeutic Power of Animals for Underserved Students
Through her work with the Horizons at The Ethel Walker School Program, Jasmine Morris is exposing future generations of students to the field of animal science
August 1, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Learning Lessons about Livestock and Life
Through her experience as an intern at UConn's livestock units, Hailey Kampton puts her love for animals of all sizes into practice
July 29, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Science in Seconds: Exertional Heat Stroke
What happens when the human body gets too hot? And what can you do if someone gets too hot? Douglas Casa, professor of kinesiology and chief executive officer of UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute explains.
July 25, 2022 | Angelina Reyes
UConn Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Encourages Experiential Learning, Sees Tremendous Student Success
For over 60 years, UConn's program has prepared generations of dedicated physical therapists
July 21, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Tree Hugger: Alyssa Cleland Learns the Arborists’ Ropes
One of few females in the field, Alyssa Cleland soars to new heights in her training to be a licensed arborist
July 21, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Buzzkill for Bugs: Jillian Bowen Educates Kids on Insect-Borne Illness
One student's summer internship helps keep Connecticut residents informed on tick- and mosquito-borne illness with a focus on One Health
July 15, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Legacy of Beloved Former ‘Swing Tree’ Lives on As its Progeny Thrive on Campus
Instagram-famous tree was the only known example of Dahurian birch in the region
July 11, 2022 | Stephanie Reitz
Master Gardener Program Supports Ecologically Sound Gardening at Hammonasset Beach State Park
From butterfly gardens to erosion control, UConn Extension Master Gardeners show there's much more to Hammonasset beach than surf and sand
July 11, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources