College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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New Interactive Map of Connecticut Nonprofits Rolled Out to Help With Decision-Making

'Nonprofits have saved the State of Connecticut billions, not millions, of dollars. They took on some of the toughest public services'

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‘Grant Trails’ Shows How Research Funding Benefits Connecticut

A heat map worth a thousand words

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Place Matters. History Is the Result

History and 'deep history' answer the question: Why Concord?

Aerial shot of UConn's main campus in Storrs.

Deborah Shelby Retires After 27 Years in CLAS

Since joining the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in 1998, Shelby has been a key member of the Dean’s Office and has helped the College navigate nearly three decades of growth and change

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UConn Researchers Receive NSF CAREER Awards

Five early career UConn faculty received NSF CAREER Awards to support their research, education, and outreach efforts

Three people standing next to a large display devoted to the Pandemic Journaling Project.

Pandemic Journaling Project Reminds Universities of their Impact

'Universities can be both a window into stuff that’s happening and a door to new ways of asking and reflecting'

A group of excited students pose as the sun sets on the Serengeti in the background.

Snapshot: A Unique Collaboration Helps Boost Conservation with GIS Training

A close-knit group of friends -- who also happen to be GIS experts -- share their knowledge to enhance conservation efforts in Africa

Members of the IMRP and the Connecticut Sentencing Commission stand in front of a conference banner.

From Classroom to Commission: Public Policy Degree Fast-Tracks CLAS Alum’s Career

Tommy Dowd ’22 (CLAS), ’23 MPP explores criminal justice policy, lands full-time role with the Connecticut Sentencing Commission

UConn Air Force and Army ROTC cadets carry the POW/MIA flag around campus

24-Hour Service Run Held to Remember POW-MIAs

The run began with an honor lap, which featured the carrying of the American, Connecticut, and POW/MIA flags, along with the flags of the Army and Air Force

A mother and daughter in a doctor's office with the doctor looking into the child's mouth

Survey Asked Parents Whether They Consult with Doctor or Social Media Before Visiting ER

'The hypothesis of the study was that younger parents would be more likely to use online health information and certain types of online health information as well'