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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

Headshots of new faculty members joining UConn's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023.

Stellar Scholars Join CLAS Faculty

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

Claire Lee

Tackling Society’s Challenges Through the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities

Claire Lee ’24 (CLAS) explores power of citizen journalism with UConn startup Social Labs

Dean Julie Wade stands with two alumni and students on UConn campus

‘Like a Family’: Inside the CLAS Women’s Leadership Collective

Mentorship program provides UConn students with alumnae network to discuss career paths, goals, and life

Graduate claps during commencement ceremony

Together, At Last: 2022 CLAS Commencement

2,500 degrees, 3 ceremonies, 1 day to remember

Kelli Mosca on boat

Kelli Mosca ’22 MS, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

"I am using the fieldwork skills that I learned during my master’s degree, but also, some of the data analysis and management skills that I used during my thesis."

Prince Allotey

Prince Allotey ’22 Ph.D., College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

"One of my favorite things about statistics is using statistical methods to help solve real-life problems. I believe this degree will provide me with guidance and knowledge in developing new and using existing statistical methodologies to handle different types of health data in my country, Ghana."

Sage Phillips standing in UConn's Homer Babbidge Library.

Sage Phillips ’22, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

"Having those connections and people behind me to support me has helped me get to where I am and where I’m going."

Bryanna Caicedo '22 standing next to plants in greenhouse.

Bryanna Caicedo ’22, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

"I knew I wanted to be at a college where school spirit was a big factor."