College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
MLK Legacy Awards Presented at Living Legacy Convocation
The awards affirm and honor work and a continued dedication to making communities just, equitable, and fair for all people
UConn Hosts Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics
Nearly 100 undergraduate students gathered at the Storrs campus for the conference, hosted in partnership with the American Physical Society
Enriching Mentorship to Ensure Success in Grad School
The UConn Graduate School is helping establish enduring mentor and mentee relationships
Biology Associate Professor Awarded Nation’s Highest Honor for Early-Career Researchers
Jill Wegrzyn, Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, earned recognition from former President Joe Biden
A Mite-y Use of Electricity
A fascinating example of how some creatures sense and rely on electric fields for survival
UConn Researchers Partner with Bioplastics Company to Examine Biodegradable Plastics
A study led by marine sciences Ph.D. student Hannah Collins found that Novamont’s Mater-Bi, a starch-based polymer, degraded significantly faster than traditional plastics—showing promise for reducing marine pollution
Alum Hayley Segar Wows ‘Shark Tank’ Judges, Lands a Deal with Two of Them
'To be successful on "Shark Tank" is so incredibly validating'
The Science of Music’s Healing Power
Ed Large's journey has taken him from playing bluegrass to helping Alzheimer's patients improve their memory
Undergraduate Researcher Studying Homemaker Influencers
Project looks at whether 'tradwife' content can set back feminist gains in society
Outgoing President Biden Honors UConn Researchers and Mentors
Three UConn faculty members received prestigious honors from President Joe Biden during his final week in office.