Author Archive
New Home for Historic UConn Citrus Tree
An orange tree believed to be as old as UConn is now accessible to the public the first time in a decade
August 7, 2023 | Jason Sheldon
Top of the Class: Student Develops Brown Butter Brickle Ice Cream for UConn Dairy Bar
Students competed to create a new flavor for the UConn Dairy Bar – but it won’t last long
February 23, 2023 | Jason Sheldon
Community Researcher Examines North Hartford Health Disparities
Through research and community engagement, Kristen Cooksey Stowers works to make food environments more equitable for marginalized populations
February 16, 2023 | Jason Sheldon
Exercise Class for People with Parkinson’s Disease Celebrates 10 Years
Since 2012, UConn and UConn Health physical therapists have hosted a weekly class to help people with Parkinson’s disease improve quality of life through movement
January 25, 2023 | Jason Sheldon
Joint Symposium Underscores Value of Interdisciplinary Health Research
The event brings together researchers from across UConn's campuses and beyond to explore new approaches to improve human health
January 4, 2023 | Jason Sheldon
Opening Doors through the Bridging the Gap Research Program
Underrepresented students build research skills in food, nutrition, and health through an experiential summer program
October 3, 2022 | Jason Sheldon
Reflecting on the Impact of Conservation Training Partnerships
While UConn’s unique Conservation Training Partnerships program has concluded its five-year run, the environmental projects it inspired and relationships it established continue to support Connecticut communities
June 7, 2022 | Jason Sheldon
Projecting Hope on a Global Scale
For CAHNR senior Iris Palencia, a spring break trip to Guatemala became a life-changing way to provide local families new homes
April 20, 2022 | Jason Sheldon
UConn Genetic and Mechanistic Metabolism Group Hosts Inaugural Cross-College Symposium
UConn GMMG was created to facilitate collaboration across the University and promote innovative research in areas like metabolic diseases, obesity, nano-delivery systems, and more
March 28, 2022 | Jason Sheldon
Honoring Alan Thacker Busby: First Black Graduate, UConn Trailblazer
The University’s first Black student excelled in research, education, and service to his country
February 15, 2022 | Jason Sheldon