Improving Quality of Life in our State

The College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) is proud to call Connecticut our home. Each year, our faculty, staff, students, and alumni work in partnership with communities across the state to tackle pressing challenges and seize new opportunities. At the same time, Connecticut itself shapes who we are — its people, landscapes, and industries continually inspire and sharpen our work.

This dynamic exchange is at the heart of our land-grant mission. Our research responds to real-world needs identified by Connecticut residents. Our classrooms prepare students for careers that strengthen the state’s workforce. And through UConn Extension, we collaborate with local leaders to share knowledge, build resilience, and improve quality of life. Together, these efforts ensure that CAHNR’s impact is not abstract — it is tangible, visible, and felt in communities across Connecticut.

Over the past year, our College has made significant strides in advancing innovation in areas critical to Connecticut’s future, including food systems and agriculture, human and animal health, climate resilience, and the stewardship of natural resources. We are equally proud of our students, whose passion and creativity drive this work forward and help build a stronger, more vibrant Connecticut.

As you read this edition of CAHNR Impacts, I hope you see what I see every day: a College deeply rooted in its state, energized by its people, and committed to building a stronger Connecticut for generations to come.