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UConn Hartford Students Apply Organic Chemistry to Public Health
Through a service-learning partnership with UConn Student Health and Wellness, students in an organic chemistry lab at UConn Hartford applied course concepts to public health issues affecting their peers.
UConn Alum Directs Public Service Announcement on Racial Profiling
A new campaign supported by UConn’s Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy advances statewide outreach on racial profiling while giving alum Matt Johnson ’25 (SFA) his directorial debut.
Physics Professor Thomas Blum Receives Humboldt Research Award
The prestigious international award recognizes Blum’s distinguished career and impact, and will support research with collaborators in Germany during the 2026-2027 academic year.
CLAS Honors Outstanding Alumni at 2026 Awards Ceremony
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognized six alumni whose careers reflect the impact of a UConn education, from leaders in public service, science, and health to emerging professionals already shaping the future of their fields.
CLAS Honors Faculty and Staff for Excellence in 2026
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognized nine faculty and staff members with awards for outstanding contributions to academic leadership, mentoring, strategic priorities, and staff excellence.
UConn Student Participates in Panel on the Future of Civic Engagement in Connecticut
At a public forum in Hartford, student leader Ryan Engels ’27 (CLAS) joined state officials to discuss civic engagement, highlighting how students can play an active role in shaping public life.
Andy Moiseff Reflects on 42-Year Career at UConn
The longtime faculty member and CLAS associate dean looks back on institutional change, lessons in leadership, and why teaching remains the most lasting part of his career.
Derek Houston Named CLAS Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives
Houston brings decades of interdisciplinary experience and a focus on public impact to his new leadership role, supporting research across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Manisha Sinha Brings Global Perspectives on Abolition to China
UConn Draper Chair of American History Manisha Sinha discusses global perspectives on abolition and democracy following a lecture tour celebrating the Chinese edition of her acclaimed book, 'The Slave’s Cause'
UConn Humanities Project Helps Bloomfield Preserve Its Cultural Mosaic
A new exhibition celebrates community history and highlights how UConn humanities research, led by professor Fiona Vernal, is helping Connecticut towns preserve and share their stories
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History Rejoins UConn CLAS
In July, the museum returned to its roots in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, bringing together two units with a shared commitment to interdisciplinary learning and public engagement
CLAS Appoints Associate Deans Focused on Student and Faculty Success
Professors Diane Quinn and Manuela Wagner begin new roles in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences this fall. In a recent joint conversation, they reflected on their paths to leadership and shared their priorities for the year ahead.
Economist Reimagines Writing Courses in the Age of AI
Professor Metin Coşgel is piloting a new AI-integrated writing curriculum in economics, one of UConn’s largest majors, with the potential to shape how writing is taught across disciplines
In Memoriam: Ross D. MacKinnon, Former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
MacKinnon guided CLAS through a period of transformative growth, leading investments in faculty, research, and interdisciplinary initiatives that continue to shape UConn today.
UConn Broadcaster Pushes for Change in the Press Box
Journalism and communication alumnus Adam Giardino ’11 (CLAS) talks about how the George Floyd tragedy inspired him to push for change in the broadcast booth and how his idea of making it to the big leagues remains at UConn.
Alumnus Dwayne Proctor Advances Public Health and Racial Equity
The President of the Missouri Foundation for Health explains how advice from Ray Charles led him to earn advanced degrees in communication from UConn, a career in public health, and service with the NAACP Foundation.
UConn Alum Shapes U.S. Climate Policy
By staying curious and saying yes to opportunities, Catherine Pomposi ’10 (CLAS) translated her degree in statistics and environmental analysis into a Ph.D. in climate science and a career on Capitol Hill.
Clinton Lo-Lau’s Journey from UConn to TikTok
The UConn psychology alumnus discusses his current role at one of the world's most popular social media platforms and how his college experience shaped his life and career.
A Look at Classes during COVID-19
Educators in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences have adopted solutions to improve learning and stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
Katharina von Hammerstein Named BOT Distinguished Professor
The professor of literatures, cultures, and languages in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences was one of three UConn professors to receive the University’s highest academic honor in 2020.