College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
UConn Reads: Race and the Law
Political science professor David Yalof recounts how he came to realize that the law isn't the solution he hoped for in regard to race relations.
March 29, 2016 | David Yalof, Department of Political Science
A Judgment on Behalf of Humanity
Habeas corpus is more than just a protection against imprisonment, says Sarah Winter in research supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
March 28, 2016 | Christine Buckley
Virtual Reality Can Deliver Public Health Messages
In a study of video game users, UConn researchers found that virtual reality makes people more accepting of public health messages.
March 14, 2016 | Sheila Foran
After Scalia: Battle for the Supreme Court
The tension surrounding the Supreme Court nomination underscores the high stakes at play. Political scientist David Yalof discusses the process.
March 8, 2016 | David Bauman
Words Matter
A new book by a UConn sociologist discusses the need for more direct language to address systemic racism.
March 7, 2016 | Kenneth Best
African-American Women Could Be Decisive on Super Tuesday
UConn political scientist Evelyn Simien argues that African-American women will play a significant role in the choice of candidate in the primaries.
February 29, 2016 | Evelyn Simien, Political Science Department
Going, Going, Gone: A Fish Tale
Mark Urban's research on a key species of fish in the Arctic is a wake-up call that environmental policies need to change.
February 29, 2016 | Sheila Foran, and Angelina Reyes
UConn Reads: Maternal Activism and Racial Justice
A daughter reflects on mothers who advocate tirelessly for racial justice for their children, despite their own suffering.
February 25, 2016 | Cathy Schlund-Vials, Chair, UConn Reads Steering Committee
Music and the Mind
UConn researchers are using fMRI technology to explore the hypothesis that music speaks to the brain in a language all its own.
February 25, 2016 | Colin Poitras
How Monkey Flowers Attract Both Birds and Bees
UConn researchers have identified a gene that's responsible for the colors and patterns attracting different pollinators to different species.
February 24, 2016 | Sheila Foran