College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Archaeological sediment from Abu Hureyra being “floated” during the early 1970s to extract organic remains including seeds and wood charcoal.

Ancient Dung Reveals Earliest Evidence for Animal Tending

The beginning stages of humanity's revolutionary turn from hunting and gathering to full-fledged farming and herding

MIRA Award Recipient Jelena Erceg Unfolding the Mysteries of Genome Folding

Jelena Erceg is studying the role of parental genome folding during development which could support the development of personalized genome medicine for chromosome-based diseases.

A threespine stickleback fish, its stomach swollen by the presence of a tapeworm.

Tolerate Tapeworms or Resist? For Stickelback Fish, Resistance is Pricey

Gaining insight into how immune systems respond to infection with potential lessons for human beings

Maria de los Angeles Garcia serving food she cooked through the Commercially Licensed Co-operative Kitchen in Willimantic.

A Kitchen for the Community

UConn researchers are studying the importance of food and how to build more just, equitable, and sustainable communities by focusing on a unique facility called the Commercially Licensed Co-operative Kitchen or CLiCK.

Four men giving the stiff-armed fascist salute at an anti-immigration rally in Italy.

A Darker Shade of Green: Understanding Ecofascism

A UConn expert explains how environmentalist ideas can be weaponized in pursuit of a fascist political agenda

UConn students Audrey Larson, left, and Angel Velasquez pose for a photo on campus on Aug. 17, 2022 with shirts from the apparel company they run together that hopes to partner artists with charities.

From Artwork and Apps, These Young Entrepreneurs Have ‘Unfolded’ Opportunities at UConn

Thriving in an environment that fosters innovation and creativity

A moving van parked at the driveway of a house, with a ramp leading into the open trailer.

UConn Researcher Says Job Licensing Doesn’t Keep People from Moving; Community Plays Bigger Role

States boasting fewer job-related licensing requirements need other attractions to lure new residents

Kerri Raissian.

Kerri Raissian, UConn ARMS Director, Appointed to Gov.’s Gun Violence Intervention, Prevention Commission

Kerri Raissian will bring her expertise studying gun violence to the Commission

Students browse articles of clothing in UConn's new Swap Shop

Swap, Don’t Shop: Sustainable Fashion is Coming to UConn

A secondhand clothing store, the first of its kind, is coming to the Storrs campus this fall to help students learn about, and counteract, fast fashion

Bandana Purkayastha stands in front of Manchester Hall on UConn's campus.

Bandana Purkayastha Named New CLAS Associate Dean

Sociologist to lead social sciences, regional campuses, and community engagement in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences