College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
UConn Researchers Receive NSF CAREER Awards
Five early career UConn faculty received NSF CAREER Awards to support their research, education, and outreach efforts
October 7, 2025 | Anna Zarra Aldrich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
Pandemic Journaling Project Reminds Universities of their Impact
'Universities can be both a window into stuff that’s happening and a door to new ways of asking and reflecting'
September 29, 2025 | Nora Broderick
Snapshot: A Unique Collaboration Helps Boost Conservation with GIS Training
A close-knit group of friends -- who also happen to be GIS experts -- share their knowledge to enhance conservation efforts in Africa
September 29, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
From Classroom to Commission: Public Policy Degree Fast-Tracks CLAS Alum’s Career
Tommy Dowd ’22 (CLAS), ’23 MPP explores criminal justice policy, lands full-time role with the Connecticut Sentencing Commission
September 25, 2025 | Combined Reports
24-Hour Service Run Held to Remember POW-MIAs
The run began with an honor lap, which featured the carrying of the American, Connecticut, and POW/MIA flags, along with the flags of the Army and Air Force
September 25, 2025 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
Survey Asked Parents Whether They Consult with Doctor or Social Media Before Visiting ER
'The hypothesis of the study was that younger parents would be more likely to use online health information and certain types of online health information as well'
September 22, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
Rivers in the Sky, Arctic Warming, and What this Means for the Greenland Ice Sheet
Characterizing weather extremes from the past to add context to future impacts
September 22, 2025 | Elaina Hancock
Researchers Hope Documentary’s Example Can Promote Common Ground in Connecticut
'One of the things ‘The Tennessee 11’ shows us is that people generally are on the side of less firearm injury and death. We may just disagree about how to get there'
September 18, 2025 | Kimberly Phillips
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History Rejoins UConn CLAS
In July, the museum returned to its roots in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, bringing together two units with a shared commitment to interdisciplinary learning and public engagement
September 15, 2025 | Bri Diaz
‘No Rest for the Wilted’: How Will Species Fare After Consecutive Hottest Years on Record?
Forecasting to show which species are at greatest risk of climate-related extinction, before it’s too late
September 11, 2025 | Elaina Hancock