Sustainability
‘The Middle of History Being Made’: US Energy Secretary Granholm Lauds UConn in Campus Visit
Granholm visited multiple locations on campus to learn about UConn's leadership in clean energy research and application
Exploring the Estuary – a Tour of the Nation’s Newest Research Reserve
UConn Avery Point will serve as headquarters for education, research, and public outreach efforts in the newly designated reserve
For Plant-based Proteins, Soy is a Smart Choice
This bean's versatility makes it an increasingly popular alternative to meat and dairy products
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
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)
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
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
Five Students Earn National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships
The oldest graduate fellowship of its kind, the NSF-GRFP recognizes and supports outstanding students in NSF-supported disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees.
Eat Local: Raising Awareness of Local Food Sourcing in UConn Dining Halls
UConn senior Matt Chen is using his research experience to highlight UConn’s success in local food procurement
Under Ocean Acidification, Embryos of a Key Forage Fish Struggle to Hatch
A potential ripple effect from carbon in the atmosphere could have severe impacts throughout the ocean ecosystem