College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Instagram Likes, and Other Things that Don’t Really Matter
Human development and family studies major Nora McNeil '16 (CLAS) reflects on how traveling internationally has made her rethink her use of social media.
Sharing News on Facebook Boosts Involvement
A UConn study shows that people who share news stories on Facebook are more likely to be engaged in the news than those who simply read the news online.
UConn CLAS Alums Shine Among State’s Rising Stars
Four alumnae of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were named to Connecticut Magazine’s 2015 “40 Under 40” list, which honors the state’s “best and brightest among Generation Next.”
Sailing the Mid-Century Arctic
Geographer Scott Stephenson is charting the possibilities for the future of Arctic shipping lanes under various climate change scenarios.
Emeritus Psychology Professor Donald Tepas Dies
Tepas was internationally known for his scholarly work in the fields of shiftwork, occupational health and safety, and transportation safety.
Set Guilt Aside and Get On with Your Life
Guilt, as exhausting as it is, appears easier than action. But it isn't. An essay by English professor, author, and columnist Gina Barreca.
From Resolution to Ritual: Why People Start and Stick With Yoga
A new study notes that while many begin yoga for the health benefits, those who continue often say spirituality is the reason.
New Stem Cell Research Collaboration Focuses on Rare Diseases
The University has announced a new stem cell research collaboration in the field of rare disease with Connecticut firm Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Big Data and the Science of the Christmas Tree
A UConn bioinformatics researcher is helping develop tools that will enable more scientists to start finding meaning in massive amounts of data.
Emeritus Professor of English Charles Boer Dies
Boer taught mythology, poetry, and individual 20th-century writers in the English department from 1966 to 1992.