College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

History, anthropology, and political science major Samuel Urban ’20 (CLAS); molecular and cell biology major Samantha Morales ’19 (CLAS); cognitive science, anthropology, and religion major Tova Benson-Tilsen ’19 (CLAS; digital media and design major Rae Enzie ’19 (SFA); and mathematics major Seth Burger ’19 (CLAS) get a closer look at a fish caught during their voyage.

History Class Sets Sail at Avery Point

A Storrs-based humanities course that explores the history of the oceans cast off on a voyage aboard the Enviro-Lab III, a research vessel owned by Project Oceanology.

American boxer Rocky Marciano, left, beat Roland La Starza to retain the world heavyweight title in 1953. (Keystone/Getty Images)

The All-American: Boxer’s Life Set Against Turbulent 20th Century

Journalism professor Mike Stanton discusses his new book, a biography of Rocky Marciano, with Tom Breen of the UConn 360 podcast.

About 100 South Koreans crossed the heavily armed border to meet their separated families for the first time since the 1950-53 Korean War, during a family reunion at North Korea. (Photo Lee Su-Kil-Korea Pool/Getty Images)

Economic, Social Issues at Forefront for South Koreans

While the world’s eyes are on the peace process with North Korea, South Koreans are looking for greater economic stability, according to history professor Alexis Dudden.

Orlando Wright ’01 (CLAS), ’03 MSW greets Scholars House students at the reception on September 14, 2018.

ScHOLAR2S House Visits Legislators, Alumni in Washington

Students from the Learning Community traveled to the Capital to attend events surrounding the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference.

Large cargo filled with containers navigating through ice-surrounded passage. (Getty Images)

More Ships and More Clouds Mean Cooling in the Arctic

A new study suggests that growth of trans-Arctic shipping and the accompanying increase in emissions may offset some of the overall warming trend in that region.

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UConn to Lead New England Humanities Consortium

Eleven northeast colleges and universities formed the consortium with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Researchers examine a trawl sample from the Ocean Twilight Zone on board the R/V Henry B. Bigelow. (Photo by Jennifer Berglund, Oh Sister Productions)

Snapshot: Ann Bucklin in the Ocean Twilight Zone

Marine sciences professor Ann Bucklin recently joined a research team exploring the deep waters off New England.

The recommissioning ceremony for the R/V Connecticut held at the Avery Point campus on Sept. 13, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Research Vessel Recommissioned at UConn Avery Point

The 19-year-old R/V Connecticut has been upgraded over the past year and now has capacity for research missions at sea of up to two weeks.

The giant swallowtail butterfly, a newcomer to Connecticut, is one representative of increased biodiversity among insect species in the Northeast due to climate change. (Getty Images)

Insects Coping with Climate Change

Entomologist David Wagner says the number of insect species in Connecticut is increasing due to climate change. That's good news and bad.

Seniors Jessica Hinckley, left, and Mia Dupuis with instructor Tracy Romano at Mystic Aquarium’s ray touch pool, tracking how ray movement differs when guests are not in the exhibit. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Coveted Class: Marine Biology, MARN 3014

A course at UConn Avery Point gives students the opportunity to learn firsthand about potential jobs in the marine sciences and to conduct research at Mystic Aquarium.