College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mellon Grant Puts Digital Publishing at the Front-line
A new Scholarly Communications Design Studio, funded through the Mellon Foundation, will help expand digital scholarship at UConn.
Faculty Weigh In on 2016 Presidential Race
At a recent panel in Hartford, President Herbst and other political scientists predicted the winners of the GOP and Democratic primaries.
Research Projects Explore Meaningful Public Discourse
The Humanities Institute has funded 12 projects probing the nature of meaningful public discourse and identifying barriers to achieving it.
A Child and a Puppet: How Children Learn Language
UConn linguistics researchers are using puppets to study how children learn a native language.
Blogging from Paris: UConn@COP21
Two UConn undergraduates reflect on the Paris climate conference, which is wrapping up its deliberations this weekend.
Ĉu vi parolas Esperanton?
UConn molecular and cell biology major uses IDEA grant to explore the Esperanto language in depth.
Countdown to a Decision Over Puerto Rico’s Debt
Until Congress enacts a board to oversee Puerto Rico’s administration of public funds, any investment or bailout is wasted money, says UConn's Charles Venator-Santiago.
Gut Response: Reducing the Stress on Preemies
UConn researchers are searching for clues about the stress levels of premature babies by examining their gut microbiome.
Future Educator Gets Early Lessons in Leadership
As early as her freshman year, Neag School junior Emily Baseler ’17 (ED, CLAS), ’18 MA has been coaching college students to be exceptional teachers and leaders. Volunteering with UConn Jumpstart – a national early education organization that offers UConn students the chance to engage in meaningful service while receiving extensive early childhood and professional […]
Student-Athlete Strong: Laura Webster
Webster is earning two degrees – in psychology and business – as well as competing on the rowing team.