College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Feeding Bluebirds Helps Fend Off Parasites

Feeding the bluebirds in your yard doesn't only ensure a colorful avian display outside your window - it can also help baby birds fend off blood-sucking parasites.

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Enriching Communicative Environments After Stroke

UConn researcher Jennifer Mozeiko recently received a $25,000 grant from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation and is currently recruiting participants in a study to investigate language use in the home environments of people with aphasia.

An archival photo from a May Day parade in New York City in the 1930s, with men marching under a banner that says "We Will Fight Fascism to the Death."

Q&A: The History of Antifascism in the US

Prof. Christopher Vials discusses the new anthology he co-edited, which examines the history of fascism and its opponents throughout U.S. history.

Katharine Capshaw and Lisa Park Boush stand together in the Wilbur Cross Building

CLAS Expands Diversity and Research Efforts with New Deans

The new associate deans for diversity, equity, and inclusion; and for research and graduate affairs will address gaps and foster new paths in the College.

Q&A: AI and the Future of Your Mind

Philosopher Susan Schneider discusses some of the complexities surrounding the development of artificial intelligence.

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Zooming in on Ocean Acidification

UConn marine scientist Samantha Siedlecki and her team are working to improve the quality of large scale oceanographic models of U.S. Northeast waters.

UConn Becomes First In CT To Offer Sign Language Major

UConn has become the first higher education institution in Connecticut to offer a four-year degree in American Sign Language.

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Report Emphasizes Importance of Communication in Climate Change Resilience

Effective communication is essential for community resilience in the face of the effects of climate change, a new study finds.

A hand reaching for a potato chip that's baiting a mousetrap.

Q&A: John Salamone On The ‘Dopamine Fasting’ Trend

UConn neuroscientist John Salamone explains why the trend of "dopamine fasting" may not add up to much.

Man showing off a cannonball in a house wall.

Skeletal Remains Found in Ridgefield May Be Revolutionary War Soldiers

Two UConn anthropology graduate students and State Archeologist Nick Bellantoni, an adjunct professor of anthropology, are part of trying to identify remains that may date from a Revolutionary War battle in Connecticut.