College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lightweight of Periodic Table Plays Big Role in Life on Earth
In the future, we will likely see increasing use of hydrogen as a fuel. But first we must meet two major challenges, writes Nicholas Leadbeater of Chemistry.
Law and Journalism Experience? You’re Covered
'In both professions you are going to meet people who don’t want to talk to you, and having those interviewing skills will allow you to dig deeper,' says Taylor DiChello, Fox 61 reporter and a student at UConn Law.
Horseshoe Crabs: How Did They Get an Exception?
How they've managed to stay the same is a great mystery. Now, researchers at UConn are assembling a detailed map of the horseshoe crab’s DNA, to learn why these 'living fossils' seem frozen in time.
Trustees Review Expansion Ideas for UConn Stamford Academics
In light of rapidly growing enrollment at the Stamford Campus, the University is considering adding new majors and additional student services.
UConn Study: Junk Food Purchases Increase after Recreational Marijuana Legalization
New research by a UConn economist found a link between state recreational marijuana legalization and increased consumption of certain high-calorie foods.
UConn Venture Development Helps Foster CT Business Opportunities
UConn's Mostafa Analoui sits down with MetroHartford Alliance to discuss how the University's entrepreneurship and venture development programs support business opportunities in the state.
Q&A: U.S. Foreign Relations in the 21st Century
History professor Frank Costigliola, an expert on U.S. foreign relations, discusses the historical context of the country's international alliances.
Humanities House Helps Students Connect The Dots
Under the guidance of Associate Professor of Political Science Stephen Dyson, UConn’s Humanities House is helping its residents find opportunities for growth in an ever-changing world through a diverse, humanities-rich education.
UConn Chemist Receives NIH Grant to Synthesize Molecule for UTI Research
UConn chemist, Mark Peczuh, has received NSF funding to develop a molecule that could signal a tremendous breakthrough for those who are prone to contracting UTIs.
Insight into Molecular Makeup at UConn’s NMR Facility
UConn's Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) facility provides instrumentation that can identify compounds produced by chemists or extracted from natural products.