Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
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
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
Light It Up: Using Firefly Genes to Understand Cannabis Biology
This research will help hemp and cannabis farmers better control levels of CBD and THC in their crops
June 21, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and 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
May 23, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
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
May 17, 2022 | Stephanie Reitz
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
May 16, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD
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
May 16, 2022 | Stacey Stearns, UConn Extension & College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Team Impresses in EPA RainWorks Challenge with Eco-Conscious Redesign of Avery Point Campus
The team presented a redesign of the Avery Point campus that uses native plants and green infrastructure features to mitigate the effects of stormwater pollution on the terrestrial and marine ecology of Long Island Sound
May 6, 2022 | Combined Reports
CAHNR Commencement Speaker Rep. Jaime Foster Uses Science to Support Policy
Health and nutrition research are the foundation of policy change for alum and state representative, Jaime Foster
May 4, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
A Classy Class: CAHNR Celebrates 2022 Grads
From barns to basketball, CAHNR's 2022 graduates share their favorite memories and hopes for their post-UConn lives
April 29, 2022 | Jessica McBride, PhD