College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Meet New Director of El Instituto, Charles “Rob” Venator Santiago
The new leader works with government leaders in Hartford to bring data on Latinos and Puerto Ricans in the United States to the forefront for use in policymaking.
Microbial Slime: The Ultimate System to Understand Our Planet
'These biofilms are just remarkable. They may be the ultimate system to study to understand our planet'
Communication Scholar Amanda Cooper shares advice on how to navigate loneliness and social interaction
Cooper, assistant professor of communication, conducts research on interpersonal communication.
UConn’s Planetarium Dedication Honors a Physics Pioneer
The newly renovated Cynthia Wyeth Peterson Planetarium will carry on Peterson’s legacy and help educate generations to come
The Mechanics of Ovulation, Explained
It’s a lot like squeezing a tube of toothpaste
Historian Manisha Sinha Awarded Southern Historical Association Honor
Sinha was awarded the John W. Blassingame Award for excellence in African American history and mentorship.
UConn Named Fulbright HSI Leader for First Time
Fulbright Hispanic Serving-Institutions demonstrate noteworthy support for Fulbright exchange participants
UConn Magazine: Brenda Milla
Brenda Milla ’19 (CLAS), ’24 Ph.D. talks about breathing, brain cells, and why it’s her dream to attend a mixed martial arts bout
‘It’s Alive!’ (and Guilty?): Student Considers Whether Frankenstein’s Monster Could Be Held Liable in Court of Law
'Legal personhood is a status, which means someone has rights and privileges but can also be held responsible for their actions'
UConn, EPA Launch Regional Environmental Justice Center
The Environmental Protection Agency is backing UConn’s initiative through a $10 million federal grant