College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mapping UConn’s Genetic History
The University has had geneticists since before genetics was a recognized field of study – indeed, before UConn was UConn.
‘Be Not Afraid of Greatness:’ Shakespeare’s First Folio Coming to UConn
The exhibition, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, will be on campus in September, accompanied by many other cultural events.
Two UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The Goldwater Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and competitive awards for students in the STEM fields.
English Ph.D. Student Finds Beauty in ‘The Ruin’
A UConn graduate student in English has won the prestigious 2016 Discovery Prize for work that connects ancient poems to modern poetry.
English Ph.D. Student Finds Beauty in “The Ruins”
English Ph.D. student Miller Oberman's dissertation, which includes translations of Old English poems and his original work, has earned him a 2016 Discovery Prize, given by the Boston Review and the 92nd Street Y.
Extensive Army Ant Collection To Go On Parade
A collection of more than two million specimens will soon be widely accessible, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Pinpointing the Target for Therapeutic Drugs
A UConn researcher is using nanoscience to better target therapeutic drugs to specific cells and thereby reduce harmful side effects.
UConn Linguist Wins Guggenheim Fellowship
The fellowship will support linguistics professor Jonathan Bobaljik’s work using an endangered language to further a universal theory of how language works.
Historian Discusses Great Presidents
Presidential historian Michael Beschloss gave this year's talk in the Fusco Contemporary Issues series, and held a group discussion with students.
Extra! Extra! Read (Listen, Watch, and Tweet) All About It!
UConn's journalism department marks 50 years in the news business.