College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Economics Students Gain Research Experience in Historic Risk Lab
A UConn economics professor has assembled one of the largest known collections of historical insurance policies from the whaling industry. Now, he’s opened that archive to undergraduates for a hands-on research opportunity preparing them for their futures.
November 19, 2025 | Nora Broderick - University Communications
Ralf Schiffler and George Yin Named American Mathematical Society Fellows
The award recognizes the two UConn mathematics professors for their exceptional research and service contributions
November 18, 2025 | Combined Reports - UConn Communications
Do Bugs Like Salty Snacks? UConn Student Studying Salt’s Impact on Phragmites Feasting
Getting to the bottom of what might make an invasive plant an attractive meal for insects
November 18, 2025 | Jaclyn Severance
How to Keep Dementia from Robbing Your Loved Ones of Their Sense of Personhood
Over 6 million Americans are currently living with dementia
November 14, 2025 | R. Amanda Cooper, Assistant Professor of Communication
UConn Humanities Project Helps Bloomfield Preserve Its Cultural Mosaic
A new exhibition celebrates community history and highlights how UConn humanities research, led by professor Fiona Vernal, is helping Connecticut towns preserve and share their stories
November 13, 2025 | Bri Diaz - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Tracing Mountain Water to Its Hidden Sources
Field data and modeling provide insights into predicting what impacts vital mountain headwaters
November 13, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications
UConn Quantum Alliance Shatters Disciplinary Silos
The University has more than 80 faculty researchers across several schools and colleges who are involved in quantum-related projects
November 10, 2025 | Matt Engelhardt
Training Program Delivers Resources to Reduce Social Isolation Among Seniors
Social isolation is a growing health concern that disproportionately impacts older adults. Researchers at UConn, Johns Hopkins University, and Brown University have designed cost-effective resources to reduce it
November 3, 2025 | Danielle Faipler
Meet the Undergraduate: Iris Yu ‘26 (CLAS, SFA)
Yu demonstrates her creativity through diverse artwork depicting the visual culture of the Asian body
October 31, 2025 | Esha Desai, for the OVPR
Tales From the Collections
Collecting, skinning, and skeletonizing – for science!
October 30, 2025 | Elaina Hancock - UConn Communications