College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Beyond the Goal Line: Football Alum Gives Back to the Community
Through a years-long struggle to succeed in the NFL, Danny Lansanah ’08 (CLAS) continues to offer counsel to those in need.
A Mathematical Approach to History
Biologist Peter Turchin has developed a mathematical model that can accurately predict the rise and fall of major civilizations.
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Stephen Saloom '90 (CLAS), '96 JD writes about his work with the Innocence Project, identifying, preventing, and remedying wrongful convictions.
Three UConn Students Win Prestigious National Scholarships
A junior in engineering has won a Udall Scholarship, and two CLAS students have received Critical Language Scholarships.
UConn Job Seekers
Spoken word poet Zachary Johnson '14 (CLAS) encourages UConn students to make the most of their job search.
Three Graduate Students Earn NSF Research Fellowships
The three, all first-year Ph.D. candidates in CLAS, were selected from among 14,000 applicants.
UConn Junior Awarded Prestigious Truman Scholarship
Molly Rockett ’15 (CLAS) has been awarded the Truman Scholarship for students dedicated to a career in public service.
Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
Children’s Literature Not as Simple as It Seems
Children's literature expert Victoria Ford Smith says many books perceived as simple are actually very complex.
Diaries of a Cold War Diplomat
George Kennan was a key figure in 20th-century U.S.-Soviet relations. A UConn history professor has edited his diaries.