For UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and UConn Extension, Ag Day is both a celebration and a reflection of its year-round commitment to advancing agriculture across Connecticut through research, education, and extension engagement today.uconn.edu/2026/04/cahn...

For UConn’s College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and UConn Extension, Ag Day is both a celebration and a reflection of its year-round commitment to advancing agriculture across Connecticut through research, education, and extension engagement today.uconn.edu/2026/04/cahn...

The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) is an applied economics department where students learn foundational skills and gain the opportunity to apply that learning to the pressing problems businesses and society face today today.uconn.edu/2026/03/agri...

Rigoberto Lopez, a CAHNR professor with the UConn Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, says a "perfect storm" is raising the price of lobster. www.ctpost.com/food/article...

The renovations include consolidating the renowned Department of Kinesiology’s operations into one suite rather than the disparate spaces they currently occupy, helping to advance its prestigious and highly ranked research and academic programs. today.uconn.edu/2026/03/reno...

“Most of my patients are pretty pleased with how the [GLP-1] medication and weight loss has impacted their lives,” says Sherry Pagoto, professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences. www.everydayhealth.com/obesity/glp-...

Congrats to Paria Darbandsari, Kinesiology Ph.D. student, who took home second place in the FRAME contest, for her "Light moves" image which showcased a participant with Parkinson performing movements to create an abstract image, captured in long exposure today.uconn.edu/2026/03/anno...

The Know Your Farmer Fair is an opportunity for residents, chefs and food service directors to meet more than 40 local farmers and to connect with locally grown food. www.thechronicle.com/news/get-to-...

Patience is a virtue when it comes to starting to plant, says UConn garden specialist Heather Zidack. Find out when it's the right time to plant your garden this year ⬇️ www.courant.com/2026/03/14/w...

When preparing students for their futures, UConn takes a holistic approach, says Roman Shrestha, associate professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences. www.youtube.com/watch?v=33eO...

Through Connecticut Sea Grant and UConn Extension, the Avery Point campus works directly with the state's shellfish and aquaculture communities, including research that supports oyster restoration, water quality, and the health of Long Island Sound. theday.com/news/857493/...

UConn Extension is helping people explore the great outdoors this spring. The team created the Connecticut Trail Finder, an online research tool aimed at helping visitors find trails throughout the Nutmeg State. www.ctinsider.com/living/artic...

UConn's Horticulture Club and the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture collaborated on a garden exhibit at the 2026 CT Flower and Garden Show and won several awards for their Storybook Garden themed display. dailycampus.com/2026/03/10/h...

"UConn’s rankings tell a clear story of student success, scholarly excellence across disciplines, strong return on investment, and meaningful global impact," says UConn President Radenka Maric. today.uconn.edu/2026/03/ucon...

Need help creating a budget and sticking to it? Faye Griffiths-Smith, associate extension educator of family economics and resource management, shares tips to get started and stay motivated. wallethub.com/edu/b/what-i... @uconnextension.bsky.social

The 2025 Highly Cited Researchers list, released by Clarivate, uses quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify individuals from around the world who have demonstrated significant and broad influence in their field of research. today.uconn.edu/2026/03/two-...

Milton Levin, associate research professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science, spoke at the William Benton Museum of Art for an event called “It’s Different Every Day: Horsebarn Hill” on Sunday, March 1. dailycampus.com/2026/03/03/t...

Daylight saved ✅

As a veterinary pathologist, Natalie Tocco '23 MA (CAHNR) has had the opportunity to study creatures great and small herself – from black bears, to beluga whales, to elephants, and invertebrates. today.uconn.edu/2026/03/stud...

March is National Nutrition Month! At CAHNR, students, faculty, and staff work to make our communities healthier through a vibrant agricultural industry and food supply, nutrition education, innovation advancements in food production, and sustainable crop production. cahnr.uconn.edu/strategic-vi...

“CSAs are a popular option in Northeastern Connecticut, particularly for residents who have found it hard to consistently access fresh, local food,” said Ginger Jenne, Grown ConNECTed project coordinator with UConn Extension. www.thechronicle.com/news/support... @uconnextension.bsky.social

"CAHNR’s strength lies in the expertise and commitment of its faculty and staff, and I look forward to supporting conversations that move our shared goals forward,” says associate professor and 2026 CAHNR leadership fellow Mary Anne Amalaradjou today.uconn.edu/2026/03/mary...

Daydreaming of Spring to welcome March🌷

UConn researchers, including Steven Szczepanek of the Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science, showed a new way to deliver mRNA into cells to treat diseases such as cancer. today.uconn.edu/2026/02/mrna...

“I’d never imagined that there was a whistling component. It’s really interesting, and I can hear that now,” said Jenifer Nadeau, associate professor in the Department of Animal Science and equine specialist with UConn Extension apnews.com/article/hors... @uconnextension.bsky.social

Recent research from Jessica Lubell-Brand, professor of horticulture in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, offers promising insights for growers seeking sustainable production methods for tomatoes and hemp. ashs.org/news/720608/...

Snowy skies over Horsebarn Hill ❄️

The UConn Department of Allied Health Sciences at Storrs and Waterbury prepares students for impactful health care careers through hands-on learning, personalized advising, and a diverse curriculum — equipping graduates to pursue advanced study or enter the workforce. alliedhealth.uconn.edu

Dr. Avishesh Neupane from the George Leigh Minor Center for Plant and Soil Health demystifies what homeowners need to know about their soil and save money. www.courant.com/2026/01/04/f... @uconnextension.bsky.social

Known as the "concrete jungle," New York City boasts over 30,000 acres of parkland. Stephanie Lucas '10 has spent the past 15 years applying her UConn Plant Science and Landscape Architecture degree at one of those treasured green spaces- Madison Square Park. today.uconn.edu/2026/02/cura...

Most of the auctions Michael Wolf ’23 (CAHNR) calls are swanky affairs, but the auctions that tug most at his heartstrings are the live cattle and horse auctions he runs to benefit UConn clubs. magazine.uconn.edu/2026/02/10/d...

Christian Heiden '20 (CAHNR), founder of Levo International, talks about using hydroponic farming to create healthier communities, better education, and leaders for the future. planetforward.org/story/hydrop...

The UConn Department of Animal Science has renewed its spring horseback riding program, opening it to the public and running until May 1. www.thechronicle.com/news/uconn-r...

With the help he received from UConn’s Innovation Quest (iQ) entrepreneurship program Keegan Jalbert, graduate student in the UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences, is making great progress with his company called AccessFlora. today.uconn.edu/2026/02/inno...

History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/ucon...

Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells, the team’s work led by Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian in CAHNR's Department of Animal Science has distinct advantages. today.uconn.edu/2026/02/new-...

Frost cracking occurs when the water in the tree sap freezes and expands quickly under the trunk, causing vertical cracks in the tree and a loud popping noise, says the UConn Home and Garden Education Center. www.msn.com/en-us/weathe...

Rebecca Stearns, chief operating officer at the Korey Stringer Institute, explains how runners can prepare themselves for warmer conditions by training in the heat to lessen the impact hotter weather can have on performance. www.runnersworld.com/news/a700114...

According to Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology Linda Pescatello, of utmost importance regarding exercise as people age is expending calories, especially as people who leave college and head into world tend to put on weight. www.ctinsider.com/health/artic...

Tolland crews are treating roads with salt differently after undergoing training through UConn's Green Snow Pro course, which Extension Educator Mike Dietz of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment helped develop. www.wtnh.com/news/connect...

To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns since the course launched in 2016 thanks to a multidisciplinary effort, which included faculty from UConn Extension. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/maki...

Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/a-be...

Researchers from UConn's KSI are looking for environmental, health and safety professionals and employers to participate in a study about the perceptions of athletic trainers working in occupational settings, and their role in mitigating heat stress. www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/278...

Congratulations to Sarah Reed of the CAHNR Department of Animal Science on receiving a regional award for excellence in agricultural sciences teaching and student engagement from the @usdagov.bsky.social and APLU. www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/b...

Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/can-...

Better understanding the nutritional impact of the Superwoman Role and nutritional disparities among Black women have been a core focus of Blackman Carr's research. www.todaysdietitian.com/november-dec...

Winter in Storrs is pretty as a 🖼️.

UConn Extension works closely with CLiCK in Willimantic to grow a locally based, just, healthy, and sustainable food economy. www.thechronicle.com/news/good-pr...

Two recent studies from CAHNR's Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture provide valuable insights into both the control of invasive species and the improvement of propagation techniques for native plants important to horticulture. ashs.org/news/717699/...

Mary Anne Amalaradjou, associate professor in the UConn Department of Animal Science, has established a distinguished research program investigating how probiotics can improve the health of chickens for farmers and consumers. Read to learn more ➡️ today.uconn.edu/2026/01/meet...