College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Meet the Graduate: Malak Nechnach ’26 (CLAS)

From Morocco to UConn, Malak Nechnach helps first-year students find their footing just like she did

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Senior Nora Lippai’s Research Earns Recognition as University Scholar

Nora Lippai ’26 (CLAS), a molecular and cell biology major, used her experience in the selective program to build the interdisciplinary research and communication skills she will carry into graduate school.

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Advanced Journalism Class Tests Students’ Abilities

Publication Practice is unique each semester with a different instructor and topic to give students the opportunity to delve into a single topic and become experts in it.

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CLAS Honors Outstanding Alumni at 2026 Awards Ceremony

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recognized six alumni whose careers reflect the impact of a UConn education, from leaders in public service, science, and health to emerging professionals already shaping the future of their fields.

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An Odiferous Sendoff to the Spring Semester

The weekend saw UConn’s first corpse flower bloom in over a decade

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Finishing College Meant Surviving Foster Care, Soon-To-Be Grad Targets Helping Others

Her project, “Foster Care to Campus Care,” included the creation of a brochure detailing precisely where foster-experienced students can go for resources

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Bolnick Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences

His research is at the forefront of ecology, evolutionary biology, immunology, and genomics

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Placing Heritage on a Pedestal: Multicultural Expression at UConn

Springtime means cultural celebrations for UConn students

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True Stories

UConn Story Slam offers students an opportunity to show as well as tell

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Discovering a Favorite Pit Stop and Communication Hub for Cloud Forest Canopy-dwellers

Catching a glimpse into the lives of elusive animals, by pinpointing their frequented latrines