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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 workshop for other interested members of the public. Rain date August 1, 2026. events.uconn.edu/college-of-a...

Workshop for Woodland Owners: Forest Resilience – Planning and Management

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...

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For workers who have to stay on the job outdoors in extreme heat, a few simple measures can decrease the risk of heat stroke. Awareness and education play a big role shares Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Doug Casa on NPR's All Things Considered www.npr.org/2026/07/05/n...

Delivering packages through dangerous heat

For workers who have to stay on the job outdoors in extreme heat, a few simple measures can decrease the risk of heat stroke. Awareness and education play a big role.

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Christopher Blesso ’12 (CAHNR), associate professor of nutritional sciences, named interim department head for the Department of Nutritional Sciences, effective August 2026. today.uconn.edu/2026/07/chri...

Christopher Blesso Named Interim Department Head of Nutritional Sciences - UConn Today

Blesso brings a strong record of research, teaching, and student mentorship to this leadership role

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Students from UConn’s landscape architecture program collaborated with the Community Placemaking Engagement Network (CPEN) to develop designs for reinvigorating a 56-mile stretch of the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail today.uconn.edu/2026/07/ucon...

UConn Students Help Reimagine New Haven’s Farmington Canal Heritage Trail - UConn Today

Students from UConn’s landscape architecture program collaborated with the Community Placemaking Engagement Network (CPEN) to develop designs for reinvigora ...

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Worthley is working in partnership with the nonprofit Connecticut Humanities and it’s America 250 Connecticut program to distribute the 100-or-so baby white oak tree seedlings, many the direct descendants of the original Charter Oak. today.uconn.edu/2026/07/deep...

Deep Roots - UConn Today

Worthley is working in partnership with the nonprofit Connecticut Humanities and it’s America 250 Connecticut program to distribute the the 100-or-so baby w ...

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Lauren Kurtz, the newest member of the Home and Garden Education Center, talks about the dangers of invasive plants, of which there are more than 100 different species in Connecticut, and what can be done to deal with them. uconn.edu/uconn360-pod...

Episode 166: Managing Invasive Plants | University of Connecticut

Invasive plants are a serious ecological concern. Without natural predators, they push out native plants and the wildlife that depend on them. In Connecticu ...

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You don’t want to jump into your regular workout the first day it’s really hot. Instead, focus on acclimating your body to the heat slowly, says Rebecca Stearns, COO at UConn's Korey Stringer Institute and Associate Professor-In-Residence of Kinesiology. www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/202...

How to stay safe when exercising in the heat

Prep smart before you hit the park or trail to avoid heat-related illness. Remember to acclimate, hydrate and change your routine as needed.

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As Connecticut heads into the peak of summer, UConn Extension experts offer guidance to prepare for any storm. today.uconn.edu/2026/07/ask-...

Ask UConn Extension: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather During El Niño and Beyond - UConn Today

As Connecticut heads into the peak of summer, UConn Extension experts offer guidance to prepare for any storm

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Bug Week starts this week! A celebration of insects and the important roles they play in our world, Bug Week invites learners of all ages to explore the fascinating lives of bugs through hands-on activities, educational resources, and events. bugs.uconn.edu @uconnextension

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Bug Week: July 12-18, 2026 Bug Week is a celebration of insects and the important roles they play in our world! Hosted by UConn Extension, Bug Week invites ...

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Researchers and leaders from UConn’s Korey Stringer Institute helped unveil new national recommendations aimed at preventing exertional heat illness and saving lives among athletes and workers exposed to extreme heat. today.uconn.edu/2026/07/what...

What’s Hot with Heat: UConn’s KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers’ Association to Release New Safety Guidelines - UConn Today

The guidelines aim to prevent illness and death in athletes and laborers across the country

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Processing over 14,000 samples a year, UConn's Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab helps residents and businesses learn about their soil with comprehensive, low-cost testing. today.uconn.edu/2026/06/what...

What's in Your Soil? UConn Lab Has Answers - UConn Today

Processing over 14,000 samples a year, UConn's Soil Nutrient Analysis Lab helps residents and businesses learn about their soil with comprehensive, low ...

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Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology Linda Pescatello and her collaborators have published a review article that highlights the history, current state, and open questions about exercise's affect on blood pressure. today.uconn.edu/2026/07/the-...

The Story of the Study of Post-exercise Hypotension - UConn Today

Exercise's affect on blood pressure hasn't always been well understood, but one UConn researcher and her collaborators are continuing to shed ligh ...

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Earlier this year, CAHNR began offering a new online certificate program that educates residents how to identify and manage invasive plants in the state led by Vickie Wallace, senior extension educator in @UConnExtension's Sustainable Landscape Program. www.courant.com/2026/06/20/i...

Invasive plants wreak havoc across CT. A new course aims to slow that down.

The certificate program aims to help residents tackle 100+ invasive species spreading throughout Connecticut.

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Dr. Mary Anne Roshni Amalaradjou of the Department of Animal Science has distinguished herself through service that touches nearly every aspect of university life, from research and shared governance to mentoring and faculty development. today.uconn.edu/2026/06/ucon... @UConnANSC

UConn Announces Recipients of 2026 Provost’s Outstanding Service Award - UConn Today

The award honors those who have demonstrated excellence in service to UConn that far exceeds reasonable expectations

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The newly redesigned Institute of the Environment and Energy delivers sociotechnical approaches to environmental and energy sustainability, environmental health, and ecosystem restoration while empowering communities, governments, learners, and businesses today.uconn.edu/2026/06/work...

Working For a Resilient Future for All - UConn Today

The newly redesigned Institute of the Environment and Energy delivers sociotechnical approaches to environmental and energy sustainability, environmental he ...

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Sherry Pagoto, a professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences and Director of the UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media, is using a different approach to curb tanning among Gen Z. today.uconn.edu/2026/06/tann... @UConnAHS

Tanning Bed Use is Down, But Gen Z Still Wants to Be Tan, So They’re Going Outside - UConn Today

Sherry Pagoto, a professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences and Director of the UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media, is using a different a ...

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In 2023, a population of a small, rare butterfly called the frosted elfin was found on the UConn Storrs campus. The exciting discovery brought together a team of researchers, including CAHNR, together to collaborate to learn more about the species. today.uconn.edu/2026/06/deep...

DEEP and UConn Researchers Working to Help Rare Butterfly Recover on Campus - UConn Today

Rare species don’t only exist in remote places. They’re sometimes surviving right here on campus

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The new grant will fund a Parkinson's disease needs assessment program in Windham County, explains Cristina Colón-Semenza, a UConn physical therapist in the Department of Kinesiology who is also part of the Connecticut Parkinson’s Disease Coalition. www.ctpublic.org/news/2026-06...

UConn grant will fund Parkinson's disease needs assessment in CT's 'quiet corner'

The research will look to identify disparities in care and resources for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and family members, along with older adults at risk of developing the disease as they age.

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A multi-agency, cross-disciplinary effort including UConn Extension seeks to help Connecticut residents stay aware and safe. today.uconn.edu/2026/06/go-b... @uconnextension.bsky.social

Go Bags and Stay Bins: Using Research and Outreach to Help Older Adults Prepare for Emergencies on Connecticut’s Coastline - UConn Today

A multi-agency, cross-disciplinary effort to help Connecticut residents stay aware and safe

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Explore the White Oak, Connecticut’s living symbol of freedom and legacy. Discover how nature and history intertwine in this iconic tree that has inspired generations and preserved a story of courage and identity. youtu.be/YZEk66wBMDw?...

Still Standing: Connecticut's Living Symbol of Freedom and Legacy

YouTube video by UConn Extension

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Then vs. Now - CAHNR Scholars Celebration We've been recognizing amazing scholars for a long time! The fashion and photo quality may be different, but the enthusiasm and pride look the same in 1998 and 2025.

Two women pose for a photo at a table during an event in 2025.

Two women smile while seated at a table during an event in 2025.

Four people gathered for a photo at an event in 1998.

Led by Vickie Wallace, senior extension educator, members of UConn Extension's Sustainable Landscape Program now offers new UConn Extension certificate program helps residents tackle the 100+ invasive species spreading throughout our state today.uconn.edu/2026/06/new-...

New Program Trains CT Residents to Manage Invasive Plants - UConn Today

A new UConn Extension certificate program helps residents tackle the 100+ invasive species spreading throughout our state

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