My CAHNR Summer
As part of our mission to provide life transforming education, the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources offers students unique summer internships and experiential opportunities in their field of study to hone their skills, foster their passions, and prepare them for wherever the future takes them. Learn more about their CAHNR summers.
Jasmine Morris Harnesses the Therapeutic Power of Animals for Underserved Students
Through her work with the Horizons at The Ethel Walker School Program, Jasmine Morris is exposing future generations of students to the field of animal science
Tree Hugger: Alyssa Cleland Learns the Arborists’ Ropes
One of few females in the field, Alyssa Cleland soars to new heights in her training to be a licensed arborist
Eat It Up: Riley Courtney Spreads Nutrition Education to Connecticut Residents of All Ages
Riley Courtney is helping teach Connecticut residents about nutrition - even if that means dressing up like a vegetable
Buzzkill for Bugs: Jillian Bowen Educates Kids on Insect-Borne Illness
One student's summer internship helps keep Connecticut residents informed on tick- and mosquito-borne illness with a focus on One Health
Learning Lessons about Livestock and Life
Through her experience as an intern at UConn's livestock units, Hailey Kampton puts her love for animals of all sizes into practice
Abby Interrante Investigates Potential Mouse Model for Fatty Liver Disease
With support from the Margaret J. Ware Scholarship, Interrante and other UConn students are getting hands-on research experience in the field of human nutrition