Speaking of CAHNR
“I figured out what I love to do by first deciding what I definitely didn’t love to do, which was trying to change the world one person at a time. [With public health,] your patient is the community or population rather than an individual. I learned that we can do big things, and I knew exactly what it would take to have a similar success around food.”
Jerold “Jerry” Mande ’78 (Nutritional Sciences), CEO of Nourish Science, leader in nutrition policy, and one of the minds behind the FDA’s iconic Nutrition Facts Label design.
Understanding the interconnection between human, animal, plant, and environmental health is important as we seek to address climate change, food security, diseases, and other challenges. CAHNR’s research, teaching, and Extension outreach complements our work to support, enhance, and diversify the industry
Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt
Once I got to UConn, my access to understanding nutrition really expanded
Kristin Rubin ’04 (Nutritional Sciences), Global Head of Nutrition, KIND & Nature’s Bakery
I was so surprised at how welcoming other students and faculty in my departments were, and I really achieved the feeling of a small and close-knit group, even in such a large school
Dominic Rowland ’24 (Plant Science)
The pathobiology major is such a special and distinctive experience as the curriculum allows students like myself to learn about disease through a lens that emphasizes the interconnectedness of human health, animal health, and environmental health
Rachel Lambert ’24 (Pathobiology)
I’m always trying to find ways to engage with [UConn faculty and staff] either to learn about and learn from the research they are doing. But also to bring information to them from the field. So, it’s a two-way conversation
Peter Gorman ’96 (Environmental Sciences),
Chair CAHNR Dean’s Advisory Board and Technical Representative at Atlantic Gold and Turf
Being in 4-H helped me become a better leader and encouraged me to get involved in the opportunities available. At UConn, I am involved in numerous clubs and continue to enjoy being a leader for my peers. 4-H truly had a big part in who I am today
Amy Wiknik ‘27 (Animal Science)