Natural Resources & the Environment

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Rodney Butler, Ahead of CAHNR Commencement Speech, Reflects on Decades Spent Helping His Tribe

'Real success is pulling others in, lifting them up, working together, and having that shared success'

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CAHNR Graduate Students Share Novel Work at Annual Research Forum

Organized by CAHNR's Office of Research, the event provides graduate students from across the College with an opportunity to showcase their work.

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CAHNR’s Class of 2025

Students from across CAHNR share memories from their time at UConn and their plans for the future

Wilbur Cross with fall foliage. Oct. 12, 2021.

UConn Provost Announces Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship

The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching

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UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty

Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated

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Veteran and Mom Adding New Title to Her Résumé: UConn Graduate

The hard work of being a full-time student while taking care of a family is about to be rewarded

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Seeping Groundwater Can Be a Hidden Source of Greenhouse Gases

A new study in the Farmington River watershed shows that groundwater seeps can release 20% of dissolved emissions into the atmosphere before the water joins streams

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Developing a Clearer Understanding of Permafrost Thaw Risk in Alaska

If you want to fully understand risk and prepare for hazards, you need to have the full picture

Attendees at CAHNR's Awards & Honors reception.

CAHNR Celebrates Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Community Engagement

Members of the CAHNR community came together March 26, 2025 to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty, students, staff, and supporters.

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Biochar and Microbe Synergy: A Path to Climate-Smart Farming

Biochar has recently emerged as a 'Climate-Smart Agriculture' since it improves many aspects of agricultural sustainability without the negative environmental consequences associated with traditional fertilizers. A team of UConn researchers is developing a fuller picture of its environmental and agricultural benefits