College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
Growing Plants in ‘America’s Attic’
From new research to interior displays, CAHNR alum Carl Johnson helps keep the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History alive through horticulture
Sowing the Seeds of Change in Danbury Schools
Anne Mead ’06 (BGS) combines her love of gardening, nutrition, and community through UConn Extension programming and her career with the Danbury Public Schools
Air Pollution Worsened COVID-19 Mortality, Especially in Vulnerable Communities
Findings showed that counties with more downwind pollution from power plants had higher COVID-19 mortality rates, with an even more pronounced impact in under-resourced communities
MLK Legacy Awards Presented at Living Legacy Convocation
The awards affirm and honor work and a continued dedication to making communities just, equitable, and fair for all people
Plant Power: A New Method to Model How Plants Move Water Globally
Researchers developed a method to detail the incredible influence plants have on the movement of Earth’s water
Enriching Mentorship to Ensure Success in Grad School
The UConn Graduate School is helping establish enduring mentor and mentee relationships
UConn’s Unique Landscape Architecture Program Reaccredited
The CAHNR program has been re-accredited for four more years by the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB)
Does Bird Flu Affect My Food?
UConn Extension educators provide information on how to prevent risk from bird flu exposure and how to prepare food properly to ensure food safety
Innovation Quest Turns Students into Entrepreneurs
New CEO Gaofei Zhang hopes her boot company will make cold, wet feet a thing of the past
Sustainable Plant and Soil Systems Major Becomes Plant Science in 2025
With this change, the major name is more aligned with industry needs and for better understanding by prospective students