Author Archive
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.
CLAS Class of 2020: Amber Smith
In the first installment in the CLAS Graduating Students series, Amber Smith ’20 (CLAS) shares how UConn prepared her to invest in her Hartford, Connecticut community.
A New Phase for the Gant Science Complex
A third of the way through its 10-year renovation, the Gant Complex—otherwise known as the Math-Science Building—is already showing off as a hub for collaborative learning and research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
UConn Hosts New Sports Analytics Symposium
The event brought 130 students of all levels together with academics and industry experts to learn about the field of data science and its applications in sports.
Outstanding Scholars Join the CLAS Faculty
Thirteen talented new faculty members, including two endowed chairholders, will teach and conduct research on subjects ranging from human history and social structures to astrophysics and the environment.
Humanities House Helps Students Connect The Dots
Under the guidance of Associate Professor of Political Science Stephen Dyson, UConn’s Humanities House is helping its residents find opportunities for growth in an ever-changing world through a diverse, humanities-rich education.
A Hands-on Approach to Physics
“The studio classrooms allow instructors to interact with students more frequently and discuss concepts with them in depth,” says Diego Valente, assistant professor-in-residence of physics.
CLAS Welcomes New Department and Program Heads
The new leaders bring a wealth of experience both in academia and industry, a renewed interest in graduate education and research, and a fresh perspective on their growing undergraduate programs.
History Class Sets Sail at Avery Point
A Storrs-based humanities course that explores the history of the oceans cast off on a voyage aboard the Enviro-Lab III, a research vessel owned by Project Oceanology.