College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
‘Very Few People Understand What is Happening’: The Iran Uprising Explained
Visiting assistant professor Nasim Basiri, a poet and activist from Dashtestan, Iran, discusses her expert understanding of, and personal connection to, the protests and repression in Iran
February 6, 2026 | Anna Heqimi
UConn Student Participates in Panel on the Future of Civic Engagement in Connecticut
At a public forum in Hartford, student leader Ryan Engels ’27 (CLAS) joined state officials to discuss civic engagement, highlighting how students can play an active role in shaping public life.
February 5, 2026 | Valerie Gordon
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Comes to Life at UConn
'You can't rise unless you help others rise with you'
February 5, 2026 | Anna Heqimi
Psychology Ph.D. Student Shares Research Findings and Journey to UConn
Madeline Resnick’s neuropsychology research focuses on identifying schizotypal traits across UConn undergraduates.
February 4, 2026 | Nora Broderick - University Communications
Andy Moiseff Reflects on 42-Year Career at UConn
The longtime faculty member and CLAS associate dean looks back on institutional change, lessons in leadership, and why teaching remains the most lasting part of his career.
February 3, 2026 | Bri Diaz - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
UConn Waterbury Students Drive Neighborhood Revitalization Through Innovative Housing Clinic
'We are turning classrooms into engines for broader community impact'
February 3, 2026 | Renee Garcia-Prajer, UConn Waterbury
UConn Crowd Hears from Pete Buttigieg: ‘Hope is the consequence of action more than its cause’
'I would like to believe that there is a future where we can actually be negotiating between left and right'
January 26, 2026 | Kimberly Phillips
A Legacy of Impact
The $11 million gift will shape the future of actuarial science at UConn
January 20, 2026 | Stephanie Wright, UConn Foundation
Derek Houston Named CLAS Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives
Houston brings decades of interdisciplinary experience and a focus on public impact to his new leadership role, supporting research across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
January 20, 2026 | Bri Diaz - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Faking a Ketogenic Diet May Still Get Results – in Fruit Flies
There could be ways to get the benefits of a ketogenic diet without the difficulty of maintaining it - but there are downsides
January 14, 2026 | Kim Krieger - UConn Communications