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The UConn Department of Animal Science has renewed its spring horseback riding program, opening it to the public and running until May 1. www.thechronicle.com/news/uconn-r...
UConn reprises spring horseback riding program
STORRS — The University of Connecticut renewed its spring horseback riding program, opening it to the public for the ongoing spring semester. This program is offered by UConn’s Department of
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February 13, 2026 at 2:51 PM
The UConn Department of Animal Science has renewed its spring horseback riding program, opening it to the public and running until May 1. www.thechronicle.com/news/uconn-r...
With the help he received from UConn’s Innovation Quest (iQ) entrepreneurship program Keegan Jalbert, graduate student in the UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences, is making great progress with his company called AccessFlora. today.uconn.edu/2026/02/inno...
Innovation Quest Turns Ambitious UConn Students into Entrepreneurs - UConn Today
Kickoff workshops begin Feb. 4; no previous experience required
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February 12, 2026 at 1:48 PM
With the help he received from UConn’s Innovation Quest (iQ) entrepreneurship program Keegan Jalbert, graduate student in the UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences, is making great progress with his company called AccessFlora. today.uconn.edu/2026/02/inno...
History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/ucon...
UConn Students Describe Transformative Journey to Israel - UConn Today
History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel
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February 11, 2026 at 2:27 PM
History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/ucon...
Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells, the team’s work led by Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian in CAHNR's Department of Animal Science has distinct advantages.
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New Line of Bovine Embryonic Stem Cells Shows Promise for Lab-Grown Meat, Biomedical Applications - UConn Today
Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells before, the UConn team’s work has distinct advantages
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February 10, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Among the first labs in the world to develop bovine embryonic stem cells, the team’s work led by Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian in CAHNR's Department of Animal Science has distinct advantages.
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Frost cracking occurs when the water in the tree sap freezes and expands quickly under the trunk, causing vertical cracks in the tree and a loud popping noise, says the UConn Home and Garden Education Center. www.msn.com/en-us/weathe...
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February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Frost cracking occurs when the water in the tree sap freezes and expands quickly under the trunk, causing vertical cracks in the tree and a loud popping noise, says the UConn Home and Garden Education Center. www.msn.com/en-us/weathe...
Rebecca Stearns, chief operating officer at the Korey Stringer Institute, explains how runners can prepare themselves for warmer conditions by training in the heat to lessen the impact hotter weather can have on performance. www.runnersworld.com/news/a700114...
Rebecca Stearns, kinesiologist, on hotter marathon temperatures: “Performance is going to suffer first”
Your chance of getting ideal conditions at one of the World Marathon Majors is shrinking—and in some case, nonexistent.
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February 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Rebecca Stearns, chief operating officer at the Korey Stringer Institute, explains how runners can prepare themselves for warmer conditions by training in the heat to lessen the impact hotter weather can have on performance. www.runnersworld.com/news/a700114...
According to Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology Linda Pescatello, of utmost importance regarding exercise as people age is expending calories, especially as people who leave college and head into world tend to put on weight. www.ctinsider.com/health/artic...
'Can't say enough about walking:' UConn health expert breaks down importance of exercising as we age
As we enter middle age, cardiometabolic diseases and sarcopenia are issues to worry about that can impact our health.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:55 PM
According to Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology Linda Pescatello, of utmost importance regarding exercise as people age is expending calories, especially as people who leave college and head into world tend to put on weight. www.ctinsider.com/health/artic...
Tolland crews are treating roads with salt differently after undergoing training through UConn's Green Snow Pro course, which Extension Educator Mike Dietz of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment helped develop. www.wtnh.com/news/connect...
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February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Tolland crews are treating roads with salt differently after undergoing training through UConn's Green Snow Pro course, which Extension Educator Mike Dietz of the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment helped develop. www.wtnh.com/news/connect...
To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns since the course launched in 2016 thanks to a multidisciplinary effort, which included faculty from UConn Extension. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/maki...
Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community - UConn Today
To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns
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February 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
To date, UConn E-Corps students have completed 237 projects in 70 Connecticut towns since the course launched in 2016 thanks to a multidisciplinary effort, which included faculty from UConn Extension. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/maki...
Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition.
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A Better Way to Measure Body Fat for Athletes - UConn Today
Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to ...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Jennifer Fields, assistant professor of nutritional sciences, has developed an equation to allow coaches, trainers, and anyone else working with athletes to gain a more accurate, accessible measurement of body composition.
today.uconn.edu/2026/01/a-be...
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Researchers from UConn's KSI are looking for environmental, health and safety professionals and employers to participate in a study about the perceptions of athletic trainers working in occupational settings, and their role in mitigating heat stress. www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/278...
EHS pros wanted for study on athletic trainers in work settings
Storrs, CT — Researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute are looking for environmental, health and safety professionals and employers to participate in a study about the ...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Researchers from UConn's KSI are looking for environmental, health and safety professionals and employers to participate in a study about the perceptions of athletic trainers working in occupational settings, and their role in mitigating heat stress. www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/278...
Congratulations to Sarah Reed of the CAHNR Department of Animal Science on receiving a regional award for excellence in agricultural sciences teaching and student engagement from the @usdagov.bsky.social and APLU. www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/b...
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January 29, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Congratulations to Sarah Reed of the CAHNR Department of Animal Science on receiving a regional award for excellence in agricultural sciences teaching and student engagement from the @usdagov.bsky.social and APLU. www.nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/b...
Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/can-...
Can Venezuela's Oil Bring Down Gas Prices? A UConn Economist Explains - UConn Today
Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration' ...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Erik Katovich, assistant professor of agricultural and resource economics, discusses the perceived benefits and real costs of the Trump administration's military intervention in Venezuela. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/can-...
Better understanding the nutritional impact of the Superwoman Role and nutritional disparities among Black women have been a core focus of Blackman Carr's research. www.todaysdietitian.com/november-dec...
November/December 2025 Digital Edition - Today's Dietitian Magazine
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January 27, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Better understanding the nutritional impact of the Superwoman Role and nutritional disparities among Black women have been a core focus of Blackman Carr's research. www.todaysdietitian.com/november-dec...
Winter in Storrs is pretty as a 🖼️.
January 26, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Winter in Storrs is pretty as a 🖼️.
UConn Extension works closely with CLiCK in Willimantic to grow a locally based, just, healthy, and sustainable food economy. www.thechronicle.com/news/good-pr...
Good Progress: CLiCK looking to further food access
WINDHAM — Last summer, CLiCK, a local food hub in Willimantic, welcomed a new executive director to its team. Kathryn Stahlberg, who replaced Leigh Duffy, has been working hard to
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January 23, 2026 at 2:27 PM
UConn Extension works closely with CLiCK in Willimantic to grow a locally based, just, healthy, and sustainable food economy. www.thechronicle.com/news/good-pr...
Two recent studies from CAHNR's Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture provide valuable insights into both the control of invasive species and the improvement of propagation techniques for native plants important to horticulture.
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New Research Advances Propagation and Management of Ornamental and Native Plants - ASHS
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January 22, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Two recent studies from CAHNR's Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture provide valuable insights into both the control of invasive species and the improvement of propagation techniques for native plants important to horticulture.
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Mary Anne Amalaradjou, associate professor in the UConn Department of Animal Science, has established a distinguished research program investigating how probiotics can improve the health of chickens for farmers and consumers. Read to learn more ➡️ today.uconn.edu/2026/01/meet...
Meet the Researcher: Mary Anne Amalaradjou, CAHNR - UConn Today
'I feel a responsibility to do more, to pay it forward by building an inclusive, supportive environment where my students can thrive now, succeed in th ...
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January 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Mary Anne Amalaradjou, associate professor in the UConn Department of Animal Science, has established a distinguished research program investigating how probiotics can improve the health of chickens for farmers and consumers. Read to learn more ➡️ today.uconn.edu/2026/01/meet...
The third Monday of January each year is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which honors the legacy of the towering civil rights figure. Observing this holiday provides an opportunity for the UConn community to reflect on King’s life and legacy. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/ucon....
UConn To Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day - UConn Today
Service, reflection, and advocacy are the hallmarks of the University's celebration of King's legacy
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January 20, 2026 at 3:23 PM
The third Monday of January each year is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which honors the legacy of the towering civil rights figure. Observing this holiday provides an opportunity for the UConn community to reflect on King’s life and legacy. today.uconn.edu/2026/01/ucon....
CAHNR is leading One Health initiatives at UConn, building connections to take actionable steps to improve global human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
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One Health at UConn
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January 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
CAHNR is leading One Health initiatives at UConn, building connections to take actionable steps to improve global human, animal, plant, and environmental health.
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Different decades, same Husky pride. We love our alumni💙
January 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Different decades, same Husky pride. We love our alumni💙
It's never too early to start planning for your spring garden. UConn Extension shares Dos and Don'ts for buying the best seeds to have a plentiful harvest ➡️ extension.uconn.edu/publication/...
Buying Vegetable Seeds: Do’s and Don’ts | UConn Extension
This goal of this fact sheet is to share practical strategies, helpful tips, and key do’s and don’ts to guide Connecticut vegetable growers in selecting see ...
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January 14, 2026 at 2:08 PM
It's never too early to start planning for your spring garden. UConn Extension shares Dos and Don'ts for buying the best seeds to have a plentiful harvest ➡️ extension.uconn.edu/publication/...
Sherry Pagoto, a professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences and director of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media, discusses how social media, ghosting, and quiet quitting may be fueling loneliness, and what to do about it.
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Has Technology Made Us Less Courageous?
Why are we celebrating isolation? Technology may be rewarding avoidance—ghosting, quiet quitting, online hostility—at the cost of courage, connection, and trust.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Sherry Pagoto, a professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences and director of the UConn Center for mHealth & Social Media, discusses how social media, ghosting, and quiet quitting may be fueling loneliness, and what to do about it.
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Tia Chan, a major in allied health sciences and a goaltender for the UConn Women's Ice Hockey team, is considered one of the University's most stellar athletic performers of the decade.
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Dom Amore: Tia Chan continues to stonewall in goal for 5th-ranked UConn women’s hockey team
Goalie Tia Chan is leading UConn women’s hockey to new heights. She’s leading the nation in save percentage for the fifth-ranked Huskies.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Tia Chan, a major in allied health sciences and a goaltender for the UConn Women's Ice Hockey team, is considered one of the University's most stellar athletic performers of the decade.
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A study by Assistant Professor, Erik Kaovich reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest.
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How Political Influence Shapes Agricultural Expansion in the Amazon - UConn Today
A new study reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest
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January 9, 2026 at 3:14 PM
A study by Assistant Professor, Erik Kaovich reveals how political donations help large landowners reshape agriculture and the Amazon rainforest.
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