College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?
The iQ program is open to students from any school or major who have ideas for creating a new business. The highly successful program, which has helped launched dozens of businesses, offers mentoring, advice and encouragement from experts in solving complex problems with innovative, sustainable solutions.
Eight UConn Researchers Elected to Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering
Eight researchers from UConn and UConn Health have been recognized by the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE) as some of Connecticut’s leading experts in science, engineering and technology.
“Looking Within” Poster Session Showcases Diversity Research in CLAS
Faculty, students, and staff presented their research on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics at a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences symposium.
Invasion of the Body-Snatching Fungus
UConn researchers recently documented a gory and fascinating relationship between periodical cicadas and a fungus that infects them.
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.