Researchers have known for decades how to prevent and treat heat illness, but a patchwork of policies has left players like Matthew Mayich at risk.

"My 4-H experience helped establish UConn in my mind as a place where I could continue growing academically, professionally, and personally."

Keegan Jalbert, founder of AccessFlora and the Innovation Quest winner in 2025. Jalbert is hoping to win $30,000 with oyster samples grown in purified water at the Wolff New Venture Competition on …

Some greens taste better growing in cold weather. Discover six crops that experts say develop sweeter, milder flavors when fall temperatures drop.

Some greens taste better growing in cold weather. Discover six crops that experts say develop sweeter, milder flavors when fall temperatures drop.

Wolff Competition startup: 'We credit UConn for our acceleration and momentum'

Thanks to the UConn Extension Master Gardener program and generous donors, thousands of seeds spread around the state to turn into fresh food, sustainable l ...

'I believe that nutrition really does give the body the building blocks that it needs to heal, rebuild, and recover to perform its best'

This study demonstrated that using farm-specific data helps more accurately measure the environmental impact of creating and delivering milk

Since joining UConn Extension in 2019, Upadhyaya has helped grow a robust, multifaceted food safety program that supports producers across Connecticut and t ...

Shinsuke Tanaka, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, weighs in on the environmental and health implications of data center construct ...

A UConn Extension professor of forest resources says it depends on how warm it stays into October and November.

NRCA CAP Initiative gives Connecticut high school students the first step to tackling environmental issues within their local communities

As this invasive insect native to parts of Asia becomes more and more prevalent in Connecticut, UConn Extension experts share important information with Con ...

Some of the 100 saplings descend from the Charter Oak, where legend says Connecticut’s Royal Charter was hidden in 1687.

The course offers a flexible way to learn from trusted experts

This new approach provides a more accurate indication of the cost to rebuild structures

This summer there has been a lot of buzz about the spotted lantern fly – they seem to be everywhere in Connecticut, from big cities to farms and gardens. Ou ...

The fall 2026 semester officially starts when classes convene on Monday, Aug. 31

This study provides clearer guidelines for understanding how well forests resist and recover from stressors like drought, fire, or human disturbances

Posters and presentations at 2026 Summer Research Day highlight impact of mentored, hands-on student experiences at UConn Health.

Through a partnership with UConn’s Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy, landscape architecture students are gaining hands-on experience while explor ...

'I am able to work in both the lab and kitchen applying what I've learned, and gaining hands on experience with product development. You get that mix – ...

A leading-edge program gains insights into use on some of CT’s most impressive assets

The data-driven insights help support recovery, enhance performance, and reduce injury risk

Elsio Wunder awarded BARD grant to improve understanding of costly disease

"If plants are your livelihood, or you just have a plant in your office that's not looking so hot, we're here to help you, and we're really excited to ...

Mingyu Qiao, UConn Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources, will lead a global t ...

With the issue of Cyclospora dominate this new summer and how it affects the safety of the lettuce we eat, we welcome Indu Upadhyaya to the podcast. Here at UConn, she leads the Food Safety Team in th...

A promising new mushroom-based strategy may help with remediation efforts in Connecticut communities

UConn Health Parkinson's disease patients like Jose Figueroa are experiencing the power of a UConn-made protein shake being tested by the UConn researc ...

Cases of the foodborne illness caused by the parasite have been in the news. UConn Extension experts share practical steps to reduce risk and stay healthy

A group of dedicated volunteers worked together to manage invasive plants in their community

One of the oldest program's in the country, UConn's Physical Therapy celebrates 75 years at Storrs

On Saturday, July 25, 2026. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm UConn Extension Forestry will host a forest stand restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement works...