College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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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

Business Development Workshop

OVPR Launches Business Development Pilot Program

The program helps UConn researchers pivot to industry partnerships to offset funding challenges

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‘Bouncing Back’ is a Myth – Resilience Means Integrating Hard Experiences into Your Life Story, Not Ignoring Them

An insistence on grit and relentless optimism can backfire, making people feel inadequate when they feel pain

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UConn Magazine: Into the Exosphere

Before she reported on the stars of outer space professionally, Jackie Wattles spent her UConn journalism days reporting on the stars of student government