College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Molecular and cell biology professor Michael Lynes with lab manager Clare Melchiorre. (Taylor Hudak '18 (CLAS, ED)/UConn Photo)

UConn, Biohaven Pharmaceuticals Ink Licensing Deal for Investigational Agent for Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases

Biohaven Pharmaceuticals will commercialize UC1MT, a therapeutic antibody that could block inflammation caused by a protein called extracellular metallothionein.

Juricán, from the Taino legend to explain hurricanes in the West Indies. (John Bailey/UConn Illustration)

The Impact of Hurricanes on the Ecosystem in Puerto Rico

Ecologist Michael Willig is examining the impact of Hurricane Maria on the snail population of Puerto Rico, a population that itself plays a critical role in the process of recovery from hurricanes.

A young woman in exercise attire looks at health information on her cell phone. (Getty Images)

The Role of Feedback in Health Information Sharing

A new UConn study says sharing health information through social media can lead to improved health, but only if feedback is positive.

A Muslim prayer service at the Hartford Public Library before a Metanoia event at the Hartford Campus in November 2017. (Sean Flynn/UConn File Photo)

CLAS to Offer New Major in Arabic and Islamic Civilizations

'We want to shatter the binaries of East and West,' says Nicola Carpentieri, director of the new Arabic and Islamic Cilivilizations program.

A mother holding her newborn baby. (Getty Images)

Adding Context to ‘Breast is Best’

A new study suggests that, independent of breastfeeding, a range of factors influence infant health in the first year of life, and these need to be supported by social policies.

Daisy Reyes, assistant professor of sociology and El Instituto, on September 19, 2018. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

Learning to Be Latino

Sociologist Daisy Reyes discusses her new book on what it means to be Latino in college.

UConn astrophysicist, Cara Battersby. (Carson Stifel/UConn Photo)

Meet the Researcher: Astrophysicist Cara Battersby

A young Cara Battersby once scrawled out the phrase “Science is curious” in a school project about what she wanted to do when she grew up. This simple phrase still captures Battersby’s outlook on her research about our universe. Recently shortlisted for the 2018 Nature Research Inspiring Science Award, Battersby has been working on several […]

UConn astrophysicist, Cara Battersby. (Carson Stifel/UConn Photo)

Meet the Researcher: UConn Astrophysicist Cara Battersby

Recently shortlisted for the 2018 Nature Research Inspiring Science Award, UConn astrophysicist, Cara Battersby, has been working on several projects aimed at unfolding some of the most compelling mysteries of galaxies near and far.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences welcomed five new heads of departments, centers, and institutes this year. From left to right: Associate Professor of History Mark Healey; Professor and Head of History Mark Healey; Professor of Anthropology and Director of El Instituto Sam Martinez; Professor and Director of Geography Cindy Zhang; Professor and Head of Physics Barry Wells; and Associate Professor of History and Director of Asian and Asian American Studies Jason Chang.

CLAS Welcomes New Department and Program Heads

The new leaders bring a wealth of experience both in academia and industry, a renewed interest in graduate education and research, and a fresh perspective on their growing undergraduate programs.

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.