College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Enriching Mentorship to Ensure Success in Grad School
The UConn Graduate School is helping establish enduring mentor and mentee relationships
January 30, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
Biology Associate Professor Awarded Nation’s Highest Honor for Early-Career Researchers
Jill Wegrzyn, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, earned recognition from former President Joe Biden
January 29, 2025 | Mac Murray
A Mite-y Use of Electricity
A fascinating example of how some creatures sense and rely on electric fields for survival
January 28, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics
A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution
January 28, 2025 | Sarah Al-Arshani
Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them
'To be successful on "Shark Tank" is so incredibly validating'
January 27, 2025 | Claire Hall
The Science of Music’s Healing Power
Ed Large's journey has taken him from playing bluegrass to helping Alzheimer's patients improve their memory
January 24, 2025 | Nora Broderick
Undergraduate Researcher Studying Homemaker Influencers
Project looks at whether 'tradwife' content can set back feminist gains in society
January 24, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
Outgoing President Biden Honors UConn Researchers and Mentors
Three UConn faculty members received prestigious honors from President Joe Biden during his final week in office.
January 22, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt, and Mac Murray
Neag School Alumna Recognized as a Knowles Teaching Fellow
Cathryn Tuttle ’20 (CLAS), ’21 (ED), ’22 MA joins a national network of math and science teachers who are collaborative, innovative leaders improving education for all students
January 20, 2025 | Nicole Dobrzanski
UConn Researcher Sheds New Light on Importance of Hair Satisfaction for Black Adolescent Girls
'I think that this opens up a conversation about what more can be done'
January 20, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance