Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
From Flames to Fungi: Prescribed Burns and Soil Restoration
Plant science researchers and the UConn Fire Department are using prescribed burns to mitigate brush fires and study the role of microbes in soil recovery to generate new insights to help Connecticut manage rising wildfire risk
Prides Corner Farms Establishes Scholarships for Plant Science Students
The donation will establish the Prides Corner Farms Graduate Scholarship and the Prides Corner Farms Student Success Fund. The funds will support students pursuing a degree in plant science, with a preference for those studying horticulture
Bringing Landscape Architecture Directly to Communities
An early love of nature and world-class training from UConn's Landscape Architecture program helped prepare Stephanie Stroud '12 for her unique career in the Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program
Applying a Landscape Architect’s ‘Design Eye’ at Every Scale
I knew I was looking for landscape architecture [and] knowing that UConn was going to provide me with a great education – plus its reputation as the Basketball Capital of the World, I was all in'
Curating Green Space in an Urban Jungle
CAHNR Alum Stephanie Lucas uses her training in plant science to enrich an iconic historic park in New York City
Manganese Helps Reduce Agricultural Nitrogen Pollution in Air, Water
Until this study, no research had directly tested how manganese affects nitrogen cycling under agronomically relevant conditions
UConn’s Native Plants and Pollinators Conference Draws Strong External Engagement
The fifth biannual Native Plants and Pollinators Conference brought together professionals and enthusiasts from across Connecticut
CAHNR Hosts Second One Health Conference
Bringing together experts from across the College, CAHNR conference showcases leadership in One Health approaches in research, teaching, and Extension
CAHNR Honors Student Excellence and Donor Support at 2025 Scholars Celebration
The annual event recognized remarkable student accomplishments and the generosity of donors whose scholarships help them thrive
Toxic Dust Reshapes the Lung Microbiome
A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the microscopic world inside our lungs