Animal Science

UConn’s Department of Animal Science is where compassion meets discovery. Here, students blend scientific inquiry with hands-on care — advancing animal health, agricultural innovation, and the well-being of all species. From high-impact research to farm-to-clinic experience, students graduate ready to lead in veterinary fields, biotechnology, animal industries, and more.

UConn Gives helps by funding life-changing student experiences, competitive opportunities, and essential learning resources. Your gift today ensures students have the tools and mentorship they need to improve human, animal, and environmental health through sustainable approaches that enable high-potential careers.

Our Highlighted Funds:

Animal Science Department Fund –

Your donation enables the department to address immediate program needs, including enhancing teaching, funding student scholarships, advancing research, expanding outreach programming, and enriching experiential learning opportunities.

Dairy Bar Creamery Fund –

The UConn Creamery produces award-winning ice cream and cheese using milk from the university’s own dairy herd while serving as a hands-on hub for student learning, research, and innovation in dairy foods. Your support helps sustain this unique program, advancing student education, research, and outreach while continuing a proud tradition of serving the UConn community and beyond.

Meat Development Fund –

The UConn Meat Science Program provides hands-on learning in meat processing, food safety, and animal agriculture, preparing students for careers across the livestock and food industries. Your support helps expand student training, enhance facilities, and advance research that strengthens workforce development and supports a safe, sustainable food system.

Samantha Calzone Scholarship –

The Samantha Calzone Scholarship honors a beloved UConn Equestrian Team captain and Animal Science alumna by supporting students who share her passion, leadership, and dedication to the team. Your gift helps continue her legacy by providing opportunities for Animal Science students to grow, succeed, and thrive at UConn.

The Weingart Family Scholarship in Animal Science –

This scholarship supports full-time continuing undergraduate students with demonstrated academic achievement who are pursuing studies in dairy science, dairy production, dairy management, or related fields. Your gift helps empower the next generation of dairy industry leaders by reducing financial barriers and supporting their academic success.

The UConn Foundation (EIN 06-6070722) is an independent, not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support the educational, scientific, cultural, research, and recreational objectives of the University of Connecticut.