College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hands grasping prison bars. (iStock Photo)

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.

Writ of habeas corpus issued for James Somerset (‘James Summersett’), Nov. 28, 1771, by Lord Mansfield, Chief Justice of the King’s Bench. (Copyright The National Archives, United Kingdom)

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.

Hart Blanton, left, professor of psychology, and postdoc Chris Burrows '15 Ph.D. study video games with embedded health messages on March 9, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

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.

Judges' seats in the Supreme Court. (iStock Photo)

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.

A new book by a UConn sociologist discusses the need for more direct language to address systemic racism.

Words Matter

A new book by a UConn sociologist discusses the need for more direct language to address systemic racism.

An African-American woman stands in line to vote. (iStock Photo)

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.

Mark Urban, researcher of ecology and evolutionary biology, holds an Arctic grayling in Alaska.

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.

Emmett and Mamie Till. (Source: The Mamie Till Mobley Foundation)

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.

Music and the brain. (Christa Tubach/UConn Image)

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.

Yaowu Yuan, assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, examines Monkey Flowers in the research greenhouse on top of the Torrey Life Sciences Building. (Ryan Glista '16 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

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.