College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
UConn Crowd Hears from Pete Buttigieg: ‘Hope is the consequence of action more than its cause’
'I would like to believe that there is a future where we can actually be negotiating between left and right'
A Legacy of Impact
The $11 million gift will shape the future of actuarial science at UConn
Derek Houston Named CLAS Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Initiatives
Houston brings decades of interdisciplinary experience and a focus on public impact to his new leadership role, supporting research across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Faking a Ketogenic Diet May Still Get Results – in Fruit Flies
There could be ways to get the benefits of a ketogenic diet without the difficulty of maintaining it - but there are downsides
Study Finds That Missionaries Pull from Same Language Toolkit to Describe Experiences
'Life is full of challenging transitions. ... Our study gives us insight into the ways people draw upon language to give meaning and make sense of something that’s challenging'
Perfect Storms: UConn Research Team Shining Light on Extreme Weather Preparedness in Connecticut
Aging volunteers, limited resources, and 'everything's fine' thinking make for potentially serious problems in the face of disasters
Seaweed Farms: Dynamic Blue Carbon Systems
Despite common assumptions, seaweed farms really shine at removing and storing CO2
Study: Long Breaks Tied to Dip in Cognitive Test Performance
A joint UConn - University of Minnesota research study concludes that there may be some reality to the "summer slide" of dips in test scores following an extended break
Snapshot: Tracking Adorable Climate Change Indicators
American pikas are mountain-dwelling canaries in the coalmine for climate change
Study Underscores Role of Sleep in Reducing Toll of Social Adversity on Breast Cancer Survivors’ Health
Identifying factors that support recovery and well-being for survivors