College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
For 4-H Leader and Neag Student, Learning is a Lifelong Process
'To me as a kid, UConn was this big, amazing place'
May 14, 2021 | Jen Cushman, UConn 4-H
CAHNR Honors Dedicated Alum, Richard DelFavero
DelFavero ('56, '58) remained a lifelong member of the CAHNR community and provided transformational support for students and faculty
May 12, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Graduate Lives Out NFL Dreams In a COVID World
Tyler Davis ’19 (CAHNR) went from Storrs to the Jacksonville Jaguars despite the challenges of the pandemic
May 12, 2021 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Homegrown Conservation Projects Underway, Courtesy of the UConn Forest
How a couple of fallen trees led to a dynamic opportunity for Connecticut students
May 11, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
Turmeric Component May Help Improve Cholesterol, Lessen Statin Side Effects
Researcher Oh Sung Kwon is investigating if a central component in turmeric could improve cholesterol and reduce common side effects for cholesterol medicine
UConn Researcher Decreasing HIV Risk for People Who Use Drugs
Michael Copenhaver is working on two grants to improve outcomes for people who use drugs and are at a greater risk for HIV
One Step Closer to Efficient Cannabis Production
Bringing a technique that has been a boon to other plants to the budding cannabis industry
May 4, 2021 | Elaina Hancock
Research Outreach Program Supports Underrepresented Students
Experiential learning allows underrepresented students to gain knowledge and skills for promising careers in food, nutrition, and health fields.
May 3, 2021 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Researchers Developing Coastal Forest Resiliency Plan for Coastal Evergreen Preserve
Extension educator Juliana Barrett will lead a team in developing a coastal forest management plan for a preserve in Stonington.
UConn Health Minute: Running from Injuries
Running injuries are extremely common but many can be prevented. The UConn Institute for Sports Medicine offers individual and team-based risk screenings; customized prevention protocols and assistance developing rehab and return-to-play goals.
April 28, 2021 | Carolyn Pennington