College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources
New Plant and Soil Health Center Named in Honor of Alum George Leigh Minor
George Leigh Minor ’56 (CAHNR) passed away at the age of 90 in January 2025, leaving a generous donation, which will be used to fund the renovations necessary to open the George Leigh Minor Plant and Soil Health Center.
UConn Researchers Uncover a Major Shift in U.S. Landscape: ‘Wild’ Disturbances Are Overtaking Human-directed Changes
A 40-year satellite study reveals that while disturbances from logging and construction are declining, events like mega-fires and extreme storms are becoming more common
CAHNR Alum Ashley Kalinauskas Helps Pets Fight Cancer
Ashley Kalinauskas '12 (CAHNR) turned an interest in viruses and a degree in pathobiology into a successful business helping pets fight cancer
Why Kimchi Could Be Your Next Superfood
Studies highlight that fermented kimchi consumption provides benefits for fasting glucose levels, triglycerides, and hypertension
UConn Reaches Records for Tech Licensing, Startup Growth
Despite an unpredictable landscape, tech entrepreneurship is thriving.
Targeting a Silent Killer: UConn Researcher Patents Leptospirosis Vaccine
This patent moves researchers one step closer to developing a universal vaccine for leptospirosis, a widely neglected disease
How Will Cuts to SNAP Funding Impact Connecticut?
Three UConn experts who have worked for decades to provide nutrition education through SNAP share insights on what cuts could mean for residents of our state
Ripple Effect: The Collective Power of UConn Extension’s Water Programs
From low-cost well water testing to reducing environmental threats to water safety through informed land use, UConn Extension programs seek to keep Connecticut's water clean and healthy
Gray Seals Perplex Scientists with Lack of Response to Flu Infection
'That’s the big question we’re trying to understand – why is there a difference in the response in two different species that occupy the same space; why is one susceptible to the disease?'
CAHNR Welcomes New Faculty Members for Fall 2025
Bringing new expertise and fresh perspectives to an already thriving academic community, new educators join several CAHNR departments