College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

John Cooley, assistant professor-in-residence of ecology & evolutionary biology, poses with a jar of cicada specimens currently kept in UConn's Biodiversity Research Collections

Rediscovered Photos, an Unlabeled Jar Full of Cicadas, and an App

New data recently emerged that helps fill in some gaps in UConn’s long and ongoing legacy of studying these unique insects

Richard Langlois

Meet New Head of Economics, Richard Langlois

The economic historian and UConn baseball fan talks about his new role leading the department, which he began in January

Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

UConn Among National Leaders in Fulbright U.S. Student Program

UConn had 10 students named to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program in 2023-24, a record-setting number for the school

Black schoolgirl solving addition sum on white board with marker pen.

HDFS Researcher Offers 3 Ways for Educators to Foster Black Girl Magic in Students

'There’s not a right way to have Black Girl Magic. Whatever it might be for you, it’s something that needs to be celebrated'

Composite image of 3d image of human brain.

Revolutionizing the Cell Mapping Process

UConn Assistant Professor of Physiology and Neurobiology Linnaea Ostroff takes an alternate approach to imaging multiple molecules in tissue samples, a process known as multiplexing

Vibrant and healthy coral reef ecosystem in the crystal clear waters of Red Sea, Egypt

A New Tool to Skillfully Predict Marine Habitat Shifts

Accurate predictions become increasingly important in a changing climate to help build resilience for marine ecosystems

Open water ice formations

UConn Researchers Studying Multi-Year Arctic Sea Ice Before It Is Gone

'When you see something happening so fast, and know that we caused, it's a rude awakening'

A doctor in a white lab coat speaks with a patient in her office.

Rudd Center Launches ‘Supportive Obesity Care’ Website

Resource is designed to help clinicians provide supportive care to patients of all body sizes

UConn alum Nangolo Mbumba ‘73, who has become Namibia's fourth president.

UConn Alum Becomes Namibia’s Fourth President

Nangolo Mbumba ‘73 MS took office following the passing of President Hage Geingob

Terrance Hayes

National Book Award Winner Terrance Hayes to Read at UConn as 58th Wallace Stevens Poet

The program’s first in-person event in five years will also include readings from student winners of the Wallace Stevens Poetry Contest