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Golden sunrise light over Horsebarn Hill fields. Bare trees line a gentle slope, thing patches of snow trace the ground as morning list lingers in the distance.

Daylight saved ✅

Studying ‘Creatures Great and Small’ as a Veterinary Pathologist - UConn Today As a veterinary pathologist, Natalie Tocco has had the opportunity to study creatures great and small herself – from black bears, to beluga whales, to eleph ...

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.

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A smiling woman stands beside a colorful sign reading “Community Fridge / Refrigerador Comunitaria,” with messages in English and Spanish encouraging people to take what they need and leave what they don’t.

Two students examine tomato plants growing in a greenhouse, surrounded by tall vines labeled with bright pink tags.

Four culinary students in a commercial kitchen hold plated dishes and smile, standing in front of stainless steel cooking equipment and prepared ingredients.

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.

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Supporting Local Farms: Community Supported Agriculture highlighted MANSFIELD — While we are in the midst of a record-setting cold here in Connecticut, farmers across the state still carry on with their duties and responsibilities on their farms.

“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.

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Mary Anne Amalaradjou Named CAHNR Leadership Fellow - UConn Today Associate professor to support collegewide engagement and strategic vision efforts

"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

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A pink and white flower blooms in front of a building.

Daydreaming of Spring to welcome March🌷

mRNA’s Matryoshka Move - UConn Today Researchers copy viral strategies to get mRNA medicines into cells in one piece

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.

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A horse's neigh may be unique in the animal kingdom. Now scientists know how they do it How exactly horses produce that distinctive sound — also called a neigh — has long eluded scientists.

“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

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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.

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A snowy landscape at Horsebarn Hill with a single tree silhouetted against a pale winter sky. A person walks a dog along the ridge, with fence posts visible in the foreground across the snow-covered field.

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.

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Five soil myths you need to know that cost CT home gardeners money A lot of this comes down to a few myths that are passed down by neighbors, family, and well-meaning advice on the internet.

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.

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Curating Green Space in an Urban Jungle - UConn Today CAHNR Alum Stephanie Lucas uses her training in plant science to enrich an iconic historic park in New York City

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...

Do I Hear One Auctioneer? Auctioneer Michael Wolf '23 loves calling benefits for 4-H clubs, where he has found himself sweet-talking and guilt-tripping attendees into spending more than $1,000 for one apple pie. True story.

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.

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Creating healthier communities through hydroponic farming - Planet Forward Food insecurity can run rampant in cities, but one hydroponic farm non-profit in Connecticut is reimagining how people access healthy food.

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

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UConn reprises spring horseback riding program STORRS — The University of Connecticut renewed its spring horseback riding program, opening it to the public for the ongoing spring semester. This program is offered by UConn’s Department of

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...

Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs - UConn Today Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required

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...

UConn Students Describe Transformative Journey to Israel - UConn Today History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel

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

New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications - UConn Today Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages

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.

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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, kinesiologist, on hotter marathon temperatures: “Performance is going to suffer first” Your chance of getting ideal conditions at one of the World Marathon Majors is shrinking—and in some case, nonexistent.

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...

'Can't say enough about walking:' UConn health expert breaks down importance of exercising as we age As we enter middle age, cardiometabolic diseases and sarcopenia are issues to worry about that can impact our health.

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...

Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community - UConn Today To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns

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...

A Better Way to Measure Body Fat for Athletes - UConn Today Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to ...

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.
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EHS pros wanted for study on athletic trainers in work settings Storrs, CT — Researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute are looking for environmental, health and safety professionals and employers to participate in a study about the ...

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...

Can Venezuela's Oil Bring Down Gas Prices? A UConn Economist Explains - UConn Today Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration' ...

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 🖼️.