College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Nearly 40% of Plant Species are Very Rare and Vulnerable to Climate Change
Nearly 40 percent of all plant species on land are at risk for extinction because of climate change, according to a new report.
UConn Puts Seven On List Of World’s Most Highly-Cited Researchers
Six UConn faculty members were named to a list of researchers with significant influence in their fields.
‘UConn is My Home in America’
Zekun Jiang '20 talks about why she chose to come to UConn, and how the University has made this international student feel at home.
Meet the Researcher: Samantha Siedlecki, Marine Sciences
Samantha Siedlecki spearheads research on coastal environments, and is currently developing a regional model of ocean acidification for the East Coast.
Not Only Adorable: Squid Open Up New Antimicrobial Drug Possibilities
The glowing Hawaiian bobtail squid is more than a pretty face: New research shows that its symbiotic bacteria create antifungal compounds, which may be of use in drug discovery.
The Science of Families and Human Development
Starting this academic year, students can declare a major or minor in human development and family sciences in the Department of the same name.
UConn’s Other Winning Basketball Program
In this segment from the UConn 360 podcast, members of the UConn chapter of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association basketball team reflect on coming together to form a winning squad.
A New Phase for the Gant Science Complex
A third of the way through its 10-year renovation, the Gant Complex—otherwise known as the Math-Science Building—is already showing off as a hub for collaborative learning and research in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Jess Kelly Wants Women to Run
As the centennnial of the 19th Amendment approaches, Jessica Kelly '08 (CLAS) is chief of staff at Running Start, a Washington, D.C. nonprofit that trains young women to run for public office.