College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

A UConn research team led by Xianshong 'Jerry' Yang, center, developed the world's first cloned cow, Amy, in 1999. (Peter Morenus/UConn File Photo)

Mapping UConn’s Genetic History

The University has had geneticists since before genetics was a recognized field of study – indeed, before UConn was UConn.

Jonathan the Husky poses wearing an Elizabethan collar on stage at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

‘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.

John Ovian '17 (CLAS) in the lab. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

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 Miller Oberman. (Photo courtesy of Miller Oberman)

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 Miller Oberman. (Photo courtesy of Miller Oberman)

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.

Mites on ant mandible. (Carl Rettenmeyer/UConn Photo)

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.

Pensive cancer survivor. (iStock Photo)

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.

Jonathan Bobaljik, department head of linguistics, at his office in Oak Hall on April 12, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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 Michael Beschloss, left, and President Susan Herbst speak during the Edmund Fusco Contemporary Issues Forum held at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on April 13, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

Vintage press camera with flash. (iStock Photo)

Extra! Extra! Read (Listen, Watch, and Tweet) All About It!

UConn's journalism department marks 50 years in the news business.