Research & Discovery
For Plant-based Proteins, Soy is a Smart Choice
This bean's versatility makes it an increasingly popular alternative to meat and dairy products
May 18, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
An Unapologetic Love of Nature
How representation helped set a UConn Ph.D. student on the path to rediscover his truest self
May 17, 2022 | Elaina Hancock
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, NOAA, DEEP, Other Partners Celebrate Designation of Estuarine Research Reserve Along Shoreline
UConn is joining with several partners to celebrate the establishment of the Connecticut National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR)
May 12, 2022 | Stephanie Reitz
Science in Seconds: Healthy Aging
Getting a broad picture of how aging affects the whole body, and how older adults can be healthier for longer
May 12, 2022 | Carolyn Pennington
COVID-19 and Obesity Disparities for Black Communities
A new study provides recommendations for behavioral weight loss interventions to address the unmet needs of Black people with obesity
May 12, 2022 | Anna Zarra Aldrich, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources
Five Named To Fulbright US Student Program
The program provides grants for individually-designed study and research projects or for English teaching assistantships around the world
May 11, 2022 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
History Professor Manisha Sinha Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship
Sinha is working on an expansive examination of the post-Civil War period known as Reconstruction
May 10, 2022 | Kimberly Phillips
ACORN Helps Connecticut Use GPS Faster and More Accurately
ACORN uses cutting-edge positioning technology to provide centimeter-level accuracy for CTDOT and other projects in the state.