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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.

Four alumni award recipients pose with the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in front of a UConn Foundation campaign backdrop.

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.

Award recipients pose with the dean at the CLAS College Celebration.

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.

State leaders and a UConn student panelist speak on civic engagement in Connecticut as a packed audience looks on at the Hartford Public Library.

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 shakes a student’s hand while holding a diploma during commencement.

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.

Portrait of Derek Houston

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.

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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'

Three visitors examine poster displays at the Bloomfield Mosaic exhibition wall.

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

A group photo with dozens of volunteers wearing Connecticut State Museum of Natural History T-shirts.

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

Manuela Wagner and Diane Quinn stand side-by-side in the entrance of the Austin Building with a Liberal Arts and Sciences banner in the background.

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.