College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Coral garden habitat in Western Jordan Basin. Sea fans, sponges, and anemones cover the rocky ridge. (Photo courtesy of Peter Auster)

Gardens of Coral Discovered in Gulf of Maine

A combination of persistence and cutting-edge technology pays off, as scientists discover unknown treasure off the coast of New England.

Ellen DeGeneres at a book signing of 'Seriously... I'm Kidding'! at Barnes and Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct. 4 (© Glenn Francis, www.PacificProDigital.com)

Why Do Female Comedians Disappear After Dark?

English professor and humorist Gina Barreca wonders, where are the women on late-night television?

Wyatt Million, men's cross country and track athlete, in a biology class taught by Professor Eric Schultz. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Wyatt Million

Track and cross country athlete Wyatt Million says he holds himself to high standards both in running and in school.

Gerald Altmann, professor of psychology and director of the Institute for Brain and Cognitive Science, on Sept. 22, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Institute for Brain and Cognitive Science Opens at UConn

Director Gerry Altmann discusses how the new research center will ‘join the dots’ across neuroscience, behavioral research, and cognitive science.

Lake Melville from Rigolet.

The Human Cost of ‘Clean’ Energy

UConn and Harvard researchers have shown that hydroelectric energy may be more damaging to northern ecosystems than climate change.

Detail from Ancestral Woman Dreaming 1990, acrylic on canvas, Colin Tjapanangka Dixon

Connecting the Dots: Aboriginal Art Tied to Land, Religion

An exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art from Central Australia, curated by students in an anthropology class, is on display at the Benton.

Spiritual Awareness Varies Throughout the Day

UConn researchers collected data on participants' spiritual awareness via smartphones.

Berberich calibrates mass spectrometer

Alumnus Helps Aspiring Scientists Chart A Course for Career Success

Berberich, an immunologist at the Ragon Institute, was the first person in his family to pursue a career in science. He now helps current UConn students develop realistic expectations about their professional field.

A candle burning.

Sam Witryol, Emeritus Psychology Professor, Dies

Witryol, an expert on child psychology, taught at the Storrs campus for more than 60 years.

Elephant bird illustration

The Art of Science

Biological illustrator Virge Kask ’79 (CLAS), ’84 (CLAS) reimagines extinct birds, defines new insect species, and depicts the enormity of elephants to bring UConn’s research to life.