College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Many Migrants Can Take Nothing for Granted
As a growing number of host nations raise concerns about national security, migrants are often denied their basic human rights, says sociology professor Bandana Purkayastha.
Industry Grant Funds New Active Learning Classroom
UConn was among 16 educational institutions chosen to receive the 2018 Steelcase Active Learning Center Grant from a pool of well over 1,000 applicants.
Meet the Researcher: Jacqueline Loss, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Jacqueline Loss, UConn professor of Latin American literary and cultural studies, is exploring the many meanings for Cubans of the term "fino" in a multimedia project, "FINOTYPE."
Meet the Researcher: Jacqueline Loss, Latin American Literature and Culture
While the United States government did not restore diplomatic ties with Cuba until 2015, the island nation with a fascinating history has been of interest for Jacqueline Loss since the beginning of her academic career. Loss is professor of Latin American literary and cultural studies at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Literatures, […]
LGBTQ Teens Experiencing High Levels of Stress, says National Survey
Findings of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and UConn survey suggest that LGBTQ youth need support in the face of political attacks on LGBTQ equality.
Loud and Clear: Towards Early Detection for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Professors Erika Skoe and Jennifer Tufts have received funding from the American Hearing Research Association to study the early, pre-clinical stages of noise-induced hearing loss.
MDMA Opens Door for PTSD Patients to Work Through Trauma
UConn Health is one of a dozen sites in the nation to host a phase three clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy.
Better Understanding of Government Would Benefit Nation
UConn political scientist Brian Waddell says partisan battles about the proper role of government are based on a lack of understanding of what American Government actually does.
Crystal Emery ’85 (SFA) an Inspiration to CLAS Graduates
Speaking from a wheelchair, Commencement speaker Crystal Emery (SFA) invited graduates of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to 'use me as an example of how you can move forward in life.'
UConn Alum Named State’s First African-American Chief Justice
'Make sure that your reach exceeds your grasp,' Richard A. Robinson '79 (CLAS), once advised students.