College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
In Memoriam: Ross D. MacKinnon, Former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
MacKinnon guided CLAS through a period of transformative growth, leading investments in faculty, research, and interdisciplinary initiatives that continue to shape UConn today.
Humanities Fellow Studying Literature from Black Power Era and its Reception in France
The French, even though an ocean away, are fascinated by what happened in America in the mid-1960s to 1970s
MLK Legacy Awards Presented at Living Legacy Convocation
The awards affirm and honor work and a continued dedication to making communities just, equitable, and fair for all people
UConn Hosts Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics
Nearly 100 undergraduate students gathered at the Storrs campus for the conference, hosted in partnership with the American Physical Society
Enriching Mentorship to Ensure Success in Grad School
The UConn Graduate School is helping establish enduring mentor and mentee relationships
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
A Mite-y Use of Electricity
A fascinating example of how some creatures sense and rely on electric fields for survival
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
Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them
'To be successful on "Shark Tank" is so incredibly validating'
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