College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fight Against Fascism Not Over
In his new book, English professor Christopher Vials identifies strands of fascist ideology in American culture over time.
UConn Reads: The Immigrant Journey
El Instituto director Mark Overmyer-Velazquez discusses migration from Mexico and books that have helped him understand his family's experience as immigrants in the U.S.
Child Bullies Most Often Pick on Others for ‘Being Fat’
A study led by a UConn researcher found that in four different countries, 'being fat' was considered to be the most common reason children are bullied.
UConn Reads: The Realities of Race and Policing
Africana Studies director Jelani Cobb discusses policing as a racial flashpoint in American social history.
Setting Sail for Science
Three UConn marine sciences students spent a semester at sea, conducting scientific research and learning hands-on sailing skills.
Piecing Together a 12,000 Year-old Way of Life
Archeological researchers recently uncovered hundreds of artifacts thought to be the oldest in Connecticut.
Rinse and Repeat to Remove Anxiety
UConn researchers found the first scientific evidence of a link between anxiety and ritualized behavior.
Emeritus Professor of Political Science George Cole Dies
Cole, a former department chair, was an expert on prosecution, courts, and corrections.
Fluid Identities: Native American Whalemen At Sea
A UConn history professor discusses the shifting racial ideologies that shaped the lives of Native American seafarers in the 19th century.
Brain Science, Public Discourse Win $1M Academic Vision Grants
The CLAS faculty-led initiatives include a new institute for brain and cognitive science and a humanities project exploring the barriers to meaningful public discourse.