Students and faculty work with community partners on the front lines of the opioid epidemic
Month: December 2025
Connecticut Farming Means Business
Despite challenges, agriculture in Connecticut continues to grow
Ecosystem Engineers
The Connecticut Beaver Site Mapping Project uses remote sensing to tell this species’ unique story
A Vaccine with Global Reach
Moving one step closer to developing a universal vaccine for leptospirosis, a widely neglected disease
Winning Starts with Wellness
Athletes play to win, but what happens when injuries keep them from even trying?
Autonomous Mowers Make the Cut
From sustainability to cost, autonomous mowers add value to turfgrass management
The Costs and Rewards of Composting
One CAHNR professor is working to demystify the potential of composting
Seeding the Next Generation
Since 2012, UConn Extension’s Solid Ground program has been a lifeline for beginning farmers across Connecticut. Designed for growers with less than 10 years of experience, it offers workshops, cohort courses, one-on-one consulting, peer learning, and business tools — from soil science and climate-smart techniques to financial record-keeping and farm planning. Every year, Solid Ground […]
Safer Food with Smart Sensors
Dairy and meat are two common sources of foodborne illness in the U.S.
Champions of Cheese
Skills on the basketball court aren’t the only way UConn wins national championships. Thanks to our happy cows, specialized Creamery, and faculty expertise, UConn’s cheeses took home top prizes in the American Cheese Society’s annual competition and the Big E cheese competition. Dennis D’Amico, associate professor of animal science, and Bill Sciturro, UConn Creamery manager, […]