College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Two UConn Professors Named National Academy of Public Administration Fellows

Deneen Hatmaker and Jason Jakubowski ’99 (CLAS), ’01 MPA, both of the School of Public Policy, were elected to the academy in recognition of their contributions to public administration and public policy.

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Lea F. Santos Named American Physical Society Fellow

Santos was elected by her peers in recognition of her contributions to quantum physics and her service to the field.

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Relationship Study Finds Helping Dementia Patient Supports Even Their Spousal Caregiver

‘Providing support for the spouse and patient together as part of their medical experience could be a really good way to bolster the caregivers and, in turn, make sure there’s better support for the person who has dementia’

The UConn large letter sign at dusk on June 12, 2021.

Transformational UConn Initiative to Integrate Student-to-Workforce Services Earns Federal Grant

The wide-ranging ASCEND initiative brings together strengths of UConn Storrs and UConn Hartford

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Survey Finds K-12 Educators Self-Censor to Avoid Controversy over Book Selections

New toolkit from UConn English professors offers support for teachers and librarians who feel adrift in times of challenges over children’s literature

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One Step Closer to a Fuller Picture of the Universe

'PRIMA will give us a new view to the universe, enabling observations of unprecedented sensitivity in the far-infrared'

Students at Swan lake during an outdoor class by Professor Robert Thorson.

Revealing the Science of Walden

Enchantment can come from a comprehensive understanding

A black bird with a red crown sits in the grass covered in ants.

New Paper Highlights Breadth of Vertebrate-Insect Interactions

A new paper highlights the rich variety of interactions between vertebrates and insects with an eye toward improving conservation

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Mapping Uncharted Antarctic Genomes

New NSF award aims to build understanding of evolution and adaptation

MSW students Stav Keshet, Diane Cantello, and Susan Camoroda

Different Paths, Shared Purpose: MSW Students Find a Place for Policy Practice at IMRP

MSW students can complete their practicum placement at the UConn School of Public Policy's Institute of Municipal and Regional Policy (IMRP), contributing to policy research and legislative issues affecting Connecticut communities