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Daily HeadlinesJanuary 28, 2021

School cafeteria workers in Cheshire, Connecticut package to-go lunches for students.

Onset of COVID Pandemic Significantly Threatened CT School Meal Programs

Innovation by food service directors and local communities helped meal distribution numbers rebound last spring. Read more.

Students in the “Global One Health: U.S. and Irish Perspective” class at the University of Connecticut see kelp harvested from J.P. Vellotti’s beds in Groton as part of a visit to the Noank Aquaculture Cooperative on May 16, 2019, organized by Connecticut Sea Grant.

CT Sea Grant-led Project Looks to Unlock Potential of Seaweed Industry

The UConn Avery Point-based program will lead efforts on the East and West coasts to boost commercial seaweed harvesting. Read more.

Rethinking Care for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia

Two UConn researchers will study how well state programs provide care for older adults living with dementia while remaining at home. Read more.

Portion of Hillside Road to Be Closed Starting Monday Through Early August

The closure is due to the extensive underground utility infrastructure work that has to be built in support of the construction of the new Northwest Science Quad in the area that was previously surface parking lots. Read more.

Schools and Colleges

CAHNR Nutritional scientist studies blackcurrant health benefits and obesity-related disease prevention

CAHNR Meet alumna Chelsey Yearwood

UConn in the News

Woman's World

Reverse Winter Hair Loss With These Four Easy Fixes

First For Women

Seven Relaxing Activities That Will Balance Your Blood Sugar

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