College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
A Summer with Mark Twain
This summer, Helen Stec '18 (CLAS) interned at the Mark Twain House in Downtown Hartford, assisting the museum's education department in creating and facilitating educational programs for visiting students.
Political Science Undergraduate Pursues Passion at Bunche Institute
The Bunche Institute at Duke University accepts just 15 students from across the country each year into a rigorous program that aims to encourage students like Danielle Russell to pursue academic careers in political science.
Sociologist Charts Public Opinion Shifts on Racial Profiling
A UConn Ph.D. student is examining how public opinion on counter-terrorism may affect an individual’s civil rights.
Being the Family Breadwinner is Unhealthy for Men
As men take on more financial responsibility, their psychological well-being and health declines, says a new UConn study.
The Privacy Paradox
A new study shows most people don’t read the fine print when agreeing to terms of service on the Internet.
A Sensitive Soul: The Psychology of Bullying
Samantha Lawrence '17 (CLAS) is working alongside Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies Alaina Brenick on research regarding how youths perceive and respond to bullying scenarios.
Divorce Contributes to Decline in U.S. Migration
A UConn geographer says the reason Americans move a lot less than they did 50 years ago has a lot to do with divorce and child custody.
Intern Finds Calling in Research
Mice may be a nuisance in the home, but Jennifer Allocco ’17 (CLAS) is learning that they’re very important in the lab. This summer, Allocco, a biological sciences and German double major, is working as an intern in The Serreze Lab at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine. Working alongside postdoctoral associate Maximiliano Presa, […]
Henry Monteith: Portrait of a ‘Grand Old Man’
Today, the math department moves into the newly renovated Monteith Building. Who was the man for whom the building is named?
Gina Barreca: Writing About Those We Love
The English professor and humorist shares an excerpt from 'If You Lean In, Will Men Just Look Down Your Blouse?'