College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Geoscientist Lisa Park Boush Joins UConn Faculty
The new director of the Center for Integrative Geosciences specializes in climate history over time, and how it affects ecosystems.
Power Lines Offer Environmental Benefits: UConn Study
The landscape in the transmission corridors provides habitat for hundreds of species of native plants and animals.
Addressing the Global Impact of Violence on Children
A family studies professor says intervention is needed at a very early age to avoid perpetuating the effects of war and other forms of violence.
UConn Researcher’s Nanoparticle Key to New Malaria Vaccine
A nanoparticle designed by a UConn scientist is the key component of a promising new vaccine that could help address a global health problem.
Manchester’s Top-ranked Two Among Honors Freshmen
'I couldn't imagine myself anywhere else,' says Megan Boyer, one of more than 500 incoming valedictorians and salutatorians this year.
Faculty Hiring Plan Helps Decrease Class Size
The University's hiring initiative has drawn thousands of applicants and resulted in the hiring of nearly 300 new faculty since 2011.
Four UConn Students Receive Fulbright Awards for 2014-15
Two recent graduates, a graduate student, and an undergraduate have received fellowships under this prestigious international program.
Questions About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
UConn's director of Middle East studies answers some key questions about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Portraits of Strength: Lucas Massella ’13 (CLAS)
Lucas Massella went into kidney failure at the age of 10 but thanks to an experimental surgery, he recovered. He earned his UConn degree in 2013.
At Risk of Poverty in Colonial Boston
A history professor's new book documents the pre-Revolutionary practice of 'warning out' newcomers who might fall into poverty and need assistance.