College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Hunting is Changing Forests, But Not as Expected
The impact of hunting on rainforest ecosystems is less dire and more complex than previously expected, says a new study led by a UConn biologist.
Scientists Identify Weight Loss Ripple Effect
When one member of a couple commits to losing weight, chances are the person's partner will lose weight, too, a UConn study says.
Student-Athlete Strong: Courtney Akerley
'It is always made clear that we are students first and athletes second,' says high-achieving student-athlete Courtney Akerley of the Women's Cross Country team.
Once in a Blue Moon
On the last night of this month, three lunar events will occur simultaneously, as astrophysics graduate student Yasaman Homayouni explains.
Married Veterans More at Risk of Suicide than Single Soldiers
The transition back to a domestic home environment—and all of the pressures, roles, and responsibilities that come with it—may add to veterans' internal struggles.
The Nation’s Waterways are Becoming Saltier, Study Says
Researchers found increased salinization and alkalinization of North America's freshwater supplies. What's happening across the nation and at UConn.
One Giant Leap in Mapping the Universe
A UConn professor and graduate student are part of an international team using new 'reverberation mapping' technology to probe farther into the history of the Universe.
In Memoriam: Antonio Romano, Former Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Romano, a biologist who led the College from 1992-1995, was a great supporter of academic integrity and of the University.
Hollywood and Beyond: The Role of Organizations in Preventing Sexual Harassment
How to make good on Oprah Winfrey's promise to young girls that 'a new day is on the horizon,' according to UConn psychologist Vicki Magley.