Giving
No matter the size, your gift helps Animal Science fulfill its mission now and for generations to come. From opening doors to education for our students or supporting extension programs that uplift communities, your generosity will help shape our Department’s future.
Ways to Support ANSC
Animal Science Department Fund
Your donation enables the department to address immediate program needs, including enhancing teaching, supporting student scholarships, advancing research, expanding outreach programs, and enriching experiential learning opportunities for students across Animal Science.
Dairy Bar Creamery Fund
The UConn Creamery produces award-winning ice cream and cheese while serving as a hands-on hub for student learning, research, and innovation in dairy foods. Your support helps sustain this unique program by advancing education, research, outreach, and experiential opportunities for students.
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 training, enhance facilities, and advance research and experiential opportunities for students.
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 provide opportunities for students to grow, succeed, and thrive through scholarships and experiential learning.
“Thanks to scholarships like these, I’ve been able to focus on my education instead of being consumed about how I’d afford tuition or textbooks, which I think we can all admit is stressful […] This allowed me to work toward a career where I can make a real impact on how we feed the world.”
– Savanah Battles ’26
Contact Our Development Team
Barbara Palmer
Director of Development
Phone: 959-995-2738
Email: bpalmer@foundation.uconn.edu
Erin McMahon ’16
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
Phone: 860-576-0251
Email: emcmahon@foundation.uconn.edu