College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Andy Zhang poses in front of the Wilbur Cross building

Junior Named Key Into Public Service Scholar

Andy Zhang is also president of the Undergraduate Student Government and is involved in a number of environmental groups

A woman sits on stage in a chair, with a student to her left.

Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story of Survival

'Your honor, I’ve never been in the witness protection program, but I’ve had four last names'

A small sturgeon in a mesh bag is lowered into water to be released.

Could an Endangered, Ancient Fish Make a Comeback in the Connecticut River?

Fish that swam next to the dinosaurs are once again appearing in CT waters

Wilbur Cross with fall foliage. Oct. 12, 2021.

UConn Provost Announces Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship

The Provost's Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship (PAECES) recognize scholarly activities that integrate community engagement with research, creative work, and teaching

A Black woman in a group of marchers on a bridge holds a sign that says "Discrimination is Not Kosher."

Diverse Global Scholars on Antisemitism, Antiblack Racism Come to UConn This Week

Black Jewish Scholars on Antiblack Racism and Antisemitism conference will be held on April 29 and April 30

Erin Scanlon

Study Examines Attitudes, Challenges for Disabled Grad Students

UConn Physics Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Erin Scanlon, will lead the UConn portion of the joint, three-year, $1.3 million NSF-funded project with the University of Wisconsin and the University of Illinois

An aerial view of the temporary labyrinth set up on the Founders Green

One Step at a Time: Labyrinths (Even Temporary Ones) Are a Place for Wellness

A temporary labyrinth that offers opportunities for quiet reflection and contemplation may become a permanent campus feature

Drone morning shot of UConn Avery Point Campus

UConn Adds Popular New Major at Avery Point, Gathers Information on Housing Proposal

'This will be a very important addition – it is one of the largest majors at UConn and very popular with our students'

A group of people stand together wearing paper Shakespeare masks.

Imagine Shakespeare in Front of a PS4 – Probably Not, But the Bard Has Influenced Gaming

'Not all literature is so easily translated into new forms and new media. Most of Shakespeare can be adapted to pretty much any time and place'

Anita McBride holding a copy of her new book while speaking into a microphone.

From UConn to the White House: A Conversation with Anita McBride ’81 (CLAS)

An expert on America’s first ladies, McBride recently returned to UConn to share insights on leadership, public service, and navigating complex challenges with current students