College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Skeletal Remains Found in Ridgefield May Be Revolutionary War Soldiers
Two UConn anthropology graduate students and State Archeologist Nick Bellantoni, an adjunct professor of anthropology, are part of trying to identify remains that may date from a Revolutionary War battle in Connecticut.
UConn Magazine: Stressed? Be Stoic
Can the teachings of ancient Stoic philosophers like Epictetus can help us temper our response to the everyday tensions of life?
UConn Magazine: A Feast for the Mind
Looking for something to read during the long, dark nights of winter? UConn's faculty has you covered.
Ketogenic diet protects fruit fly brains from concussions
An experiment with fruit flies may hint at potential treatments to prevent brain damage after concussions.
Speaking the Same Language for Deaf Children of Hearing Parents
A new UConn research project will track the acquisition of signed and spoken language by young deaf children whose parents are hearing to help bridge development gaps.
A Bug Life
A multi-sensory glimpse inside the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology's vast Biodiversity Research Collection.
UConn Receives $3M Gift For Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Research
An anonymous donor has gifted $3 million to endow two new research positions in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Battling Climate Anxiety with Knowledge
A new course at UConn aims to explore and define what it means to be alive in a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene.
UConn Study: Wing Genes Responsible for Tiny Treehopper’s Extraordinary Helmet
A study by UConn researchers sheds new light on how the distinctive "helmets" of treehopper insects evolved.
Finding Courage in Madrid: A Personal Reflection
UConn Professor Mark Urban reflects on what's changed - and what hasn't - in five years of attending United Nations climate conferences.