Heather Borton


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MPA Executive Track Program Expands to UConn Stamford

36-credit degree program offers new opportunity for Fairfield County professionals in the public and nonprofit sectors

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CLAS Scholars Bring New Expertise to UConn

Nearly 40 new tenure-track faculty members will teach and conduct research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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Kicking Off New Beginnings: 2023 Commencement

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences honors 2,600 graduates at Gampel Pavilion

Audrey Berry stands in front of poster.

Research Ready: Preparing Students for Life After UConn

CLAS programs create new opportunities for underrepresented students interested in research careers

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UConn Adds Two New Undergraduate Degrees in Data Science

Beginning in Fall 2023, students will be able to pursue a BA in Applied Data Analysis or BS in Statistical Data Science

Students are taught how to gather tobacco in a barn.

Opening Eyes and Minds: UConn Experts Help Transform Connecticut K-12 Curricula

State turns to CLAS faculty for expertise on Black and Latino history, Asian American and Pacific Islander studies, and more

Derek Houston

Derek Houston Brings New Expertise on Auditory Experiences, Language Development to UConn

Under the leadership of a new head, the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences looks to serve the public’s practical needs

Carolyn Teschke stands in the Biology/Physics Building.

Carolyn Teschke Embraces Multidisciplinary Approach to Biology

New head of the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology explains the complexities of the evolving field — and why well-trained scientists are in high demand

Student climbs up glacier in Juneau Icefield.

An Alaskan Adventure

Caroline Wexler ’24 (CLAS) spends two months in Juneau Icefield, will present research at American Geophysical Union Conference

Bandana Purkayastha stands in front of Manchester Hall on UConn's campus.

Bandana Purkayastha Named New CLAS Associate Dean

Sociologist to lead social sciences, regional campuses, and community engagement in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences