The third Monday of January each year is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which honors the legacy of the towering civil rights figure. Observing this holiday provides an opportunity for the UConn community to reflect on King’s life and legacy. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/ucon....

CAHNR is leading One Health initiatives at UConn, building connections to take actionable steps to improve global human, animal, plant, and environmental health. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKqN...

Different decades, same Husky pride. We love our alumni💙

It's never too early to start planning for your spring garden. UConn Extension shares Dos and Don'ts for buying the best seeds to have a plentiful harvest ➡️ extension.uconn.edu/publication/...

Sherry Pagoto, a professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences and director of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media, discusses how social media, ghosting, and quiet quitting may be fueling loneliness, and what to do about it. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shri...

Tia Chan, a major in allied health sciences and a goaltender for the UConn Women's Ice Hockey team, is considered one of the University's most stellar athletic performers of the decade. www.courant.com/2026/01/06/d...

A study by Assistant Professor, Erik Kaovich reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/how-...

The Korey Stringer Institute’s new heat safety lab expands its research into the impacts of heat, humidity, sun, wind and even altitude, with a focus on safeguarding athletes, warfighters, and laborers. today.uconn.edu/2025/12/ucon...

Yi Li, professor at CAHNR, has developed a method to genetically modify organisms without leaving any foreign genes behind. www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/t...

Charles Towe, Delfavero Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, has been named interim head of the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics in UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR). today.uconn.edu/2026/01/char...

With recent reports of equine herpesvirus (EHV) outbreaks affecting horses in the US, UConn Extension is sharing expert guidance and resources to help Connecticut horse owners protect their animals and minimize disease spread. www.morningagclips.com/uconn-extens...

UConn’s team of agricultural and resource economics students once again won the Food Distribution Research Society (FDRS) Student Food Marketing Challenge, a prestigious national competition focused on the global food supply industry today.uconn.edu/2025/12/ucon...

A quiet, snowy moment before the new year begins!

Though previous hydrologic research is focused on the amount and timing of precipitation, CAHNR PhD student Joshua Snarski says shifting the focus to the age of water within the soil profile can reveal more about what is happening beneath the surface. today.uconn.edu/2025/12/wate...

CAHNR: A Year in Review Jackson Somers, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, investigated participation rates and the economics behind residential composting programs. today.uconn.edu/2025/08/is-c...

Did you know exercise can lower high blood pressure just like medicine? UConn experts break down what types of activity help, how much you need, and smart ways to stay active all year long. Your heart (and whole body) will thank you! today.uconn.edu/2025/12/what...

Eating well during the holidays on a budget? Yes, please! UConn Extension offers practical tips to stretch your food dollars while still enjoying delicious holiday meals. today.uconn.edu/2025/12/ask-...

CAHNR: A Year in Review A study led by Anna-Michelle McSorley of Allied Health Sciences found people living in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands reported worse overall physical health than those in the states. today.uconn.edu/2025/05/stud...

CAHNR is proud to support so many of our local farms and develop the next generation of farmers and producers, who generate 2.5 times more income per acre than the national average. www.agdaily.com/insights/qui...

CAHNR: A Year in Review Move over Vermont. UConn students make delicious Connecticut maple syrup from trees right on campus 🍁 today.uconn.edu/2025/03/gold...

Funded by a $500,000 NSF grant, the two-year CIRCA initiative will ensure coastal communities have access to the expertise and tools needed to develop and implement strategies and policies that make them more resilient to the effects of extreme weather. today.uconn.edu/2025/12/ucon...

Campus looks so pretty with snow ❄️

Over halfway to $1.5B, donor-fueled campaign is driving student success, academic excellence, health innovation, and Husky pride. Thank you to all the CAHNR donors contributing to this amazing achievement! today.uconn.edu/2025/12/beca...

The fifth biannual Native Plants & Pollinators Conference brought together experts, gardeners, and conservation leaders to champion native plants and the pollinators that depend on them. Read to learn more → today.uconn.edu/2025/12/ucon...

Finals week has us all hanging on... literally. 🌳 Keep climbing, Huskies!

A new study by researchers in the UConn CAHNR Department of Natural Resources and the Environment aims to gain more knowledge about the fisher, a mysterious and nimble animal often mistaken for a cat, and understand why their population is in decline.

When you exercise “you’re intentionally, purposely introducing stress to yourself to hopefully become tougher and tolerate more,” Elaine Lee, professor of exercise science. “But if you keep on day after day without stopping, you know at some point it’s going to fail. www.today.com/health/diet-...

Extension is helping farmers strengthen the business side of farming through its Business of Farming course. From land access to financial planning, the program gives farmers the skills and support they need to grow sustainable, resilient operations across CT. 🚜 today.uconn.edu/2025/12/from...

Does a humidifier really keep your Christmas tree fresher? 🌲💧 We asked CAHNR plant expert, Heather Zidack and the answer might surprise you. www.thespruce.com/should-you-r...

UConn Fire Chief Chris Renshaw and CLEAR's Emily Wilson teamed up build the CT Wildland-Urban Interface Viewer to give Connecticut planners, firefighters and residents a clearer picture of wildfire risks. Read to learn more ➡️ today.uconn.edu/2025/12/an-u...

Our graphic designer called out today… But we still want to promote our wonderful college. How did we do?

Earlier this month, the CAHNR community came together for the One Health conference to explore One Health across human, animal, environmental, & plant systems. Faculty, students, staff, & partners participated in round table discussions, poster presentations, interactive stations, & networking.

We are wishing the #UConnNation a restful and restorative Thanksgiving break!

Celebrating our amazing CAHNR scholars! 🎉 CAHNR celebrated outstanding students and the donors who fuel their success with over $1M in scholarships. today.uconn.edu/2025/11/cahn...

A study led by UConn mycologist Mia Maltz demonstrated that breathing in the dust from the Salton Sea, a highly polluted lake in California, can reshape the microscopic world inside our lungs. Read to learn more ➡️ today.uconn.edu/2025/11/toxi...

Thinking of going vegan? 🌱 It can be healthy, but skipping supplements isn’t always realistic. A UConn dietitian says nutrients like B12, D, iron, and omega-3s are harder to get from plants alone. Fortified foods help, but some people still need a boost. www.verywellhealth.com/vegan-diet-w...

Last week, more than 100 students from the UConn Department of Allied Health Sciences came together to learn how to use different kinds of medical equipment – a key skill for many jobs in healthcare – and hear from faculty and staff about their career paths.

The National Laboratory for Occupational Heat Safety at UConn's Korey Stringer Institute, powered by Magid & MISSION, officially opened on November 12 with a ribbon cutting at its new 750-sq-ft home in Gampel Pavilion. today.uconn.edu/2025/11/ucon...

Caitlin Caspi, an associate professor in UConn CAHNR's Department of Allied Health Sciences, talked about the future of SNAP benefits with CT Public's Where We Live. Listen to learn more ➡️ www.ctpublic.org/show/where-w...

A UConn startup is transforming food preservation with a kelp-based edible coating that can double produce shelf life- cutting food waste and supporting local kelp farmers. Read more: today.uconn.edu/2025/11/ucon...

Congrats to the winners of the Fall 2025 CAHNR Student Photography Competition! Your photos capture the spirit of UConn CAHNR- showing student life, research and innovation in our college. See more of the winners: photocontest.cahnr.uconn.edu

UConn looks good in every season- fall, winter, spring and summer! Which one do you love most? 💙 @uconn.bsky.social

Stephanie Gilroy ’26 turned her love for animals into a passion for research. In the Gervasi Lab in UConn CAHNR’s Department of Animal Science, she’s studying how extracellular vesicles could improve IVF by enhancing sperm function. today.uconn.edu/2025/11/meet...

GMOs have sparked debate for decades- among researchers, producers, and the public. Professor Yi Li is advancing next-generation gene editing techniques to make crop improvement safer and more precise, addressing key drawbacks of traditional GMO methods. today.uconn.edu/2025/11/new-...

Forty years after surviving exertional heat stroke, UConn’s Doug Casa now leads the Korey Stringer Institute, protecting athletes, soldiers, and workers from heat-related illness. ↓ today.uconn.edu/2025/10/one-...

Happy Halloween Huskies 👻🎃

Thirsty or overdoing it? UConn researchers just launched a free tool to help athletes track hydration safely and effectively. Want to read more? ➡️ today.uconn.edu/2025/10/hows...

New UConn research finds that lower sunlight exposure-not just shorter days-is linked to higher suicide rates. The study highlights how sunlight and our environment play a crucial role in mental health. Learn more → today.uconn.edu/2025/10/insu...

Students in UConn's Fundamentals of Arboriculture had the chance to put their knowledge into practice during their Tree Climbing Lab. 🌳

What do horses and dinosaur toys have in common? More than you might think, according to '24 Animal Science alum and Happy Dinosaur CEO, Lyla Andrick. today.uconn.edu/2025/10/ucon...