College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
African-American Women Could Be Decisive on Super Tuesday
UConn political scientist Evelyn Simien argues that African-American women will play a significant role in the choice of candidate in the primaries.
Going, Going, Gone: A Fish Tale
Mark Urban's research on a key species of fish in the Arctic is a wake-up call that environmental policies need to change.
UConn Reads: Maternal Activism and Racial Justice
A daughter reflects on mothers who advocate tirelessly for racial justice for their children, despite their own suffering.
Music and the Mind
UConn researchers are using fMRI technology to explore the hypothesis that music speaks to the brain in a language all its own.
How Monkey Flowers Attract Both Birds and Bees
UConn researchers have identified a gene that's responsible for the colors and patterns attracting different pollinators to different species.
Highs, Lows, and Weird Moments for Sue Bird ’02
Former Husky standout Sue Bird is back on campus this weekend for the Olympic training camp. She spoke recently with UConn Magazine.
How the Brain Controls Speech
UConn research to better understand how the brain applies meaning to words could ultimately help people with communication disorders.
Improving the Water Supply in a Drought-Stricken Village
Three UConn engineering students are working in partnership with a village in Ethiopia to help improve the water supply.
Keeping an Eye on Human Behavior
Humans behave better when they're being watched, but it depends who's watching, a UConn study finds.
Hot or Trustworthy?
Two UConn communication professors studied how users of dating sites perceive trustworthiness in the subjects of photos.