Research & Discovery
A Boost to UConn’s Critical Research
Amid deep losses in federal aid, Connecticut approves $35 million to support research and innovation at UConn and UConn Health
May 15, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Genomic Analysis Predicts Guide Dog Success
'If we can tell before they are trained if they [will be successful], that saves a lot of time and a lot of money, and it will also increase the number of guide dogs out there to help people'
May 15, 2026 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
UConn Professor Examines Impacts of Immigration on Nursing Home Care
Study finds that local immigration reduces mortality and improves quality of life for nursing home residents
May 13, 2026 | Mac Murray
A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic Packaging
'We are finding new ways to use the entire plant'
May 13, 2026 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
UConn Law Professor Examines How AI Shapes the Racial Wealth Gap
Behind automated housing decisions, résumé filters, and credit scores are systems shaping real people’s financial futures. New research highlights how those outcomes can shape whether people are able to build financial stability.
May 12, 2026 | Meagan Fazio - UConn School of Law
Quantum Connects UConn, Yale Like Never Before
Connecticut’s two most active research universities have synergized the acceleration of quantum innovation and education
May 12, 2026 | Matt Engelhardt
Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Holds Annual Research and Scholarship Day
A highlight of the event, which was held in the Student Union Ballroom in Storrs, was the poster award competition for both students and faculty
May 7, 2026 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Protecting and Restoring the Southeastern Connecticut Shoreline
The Connecticut Estuarine Research Reserve is providing important outreach and education on critical environmental preservation
May 7, 2026 | Falyn McQuarrie, CTNERR
Study Links Childhood Adversity, Heart Disease Risk in Adulthood
Researchers from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences examined differences in childhood adversity between Black men and women and its impact on heart disease risk in adulthood
May 5, 2026 | Danielle Faipler
CAHNR’s Class of 2026
Students from across CAHNR share memories from their time at UConn and their plans for the future
May 5, 2026 | Jessica McBride, PhD - College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources