College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Blogging from Paris: UConn@COP21
Two UConn undergraduates reflect on the Paris climate conference, which is wrapping up its deliberations this weekend.
December 11, 2015 | Combined Reports
Ĉu vi parolas Esperanton?
UConn molecular and cell biology major uses IDEA grant to explore the Esperanto language in depth.
December 9, 2015 | Reid Direnzo
Countdown to a Decision Over Puerto Rico’s Debt
Until Congress enacts a board to oversee Puerto Rico’s administration of public funds, any investment or bailout is wasted money, says UConn's Charles Venator-Santiago.
December 9, 2015 | David Bauman
Gut Response: Reducing the Stress on Preemies
UConn researchers are searching for clues about the stress levels of premature babies by examining their gut microbiome.
December 9, 2015 | Elaina Hancock
Future Educator Gets Early Lessons in Leadership
As early as her freshman year, Neag School junior Emily Baseler ’17 (ED, CLAS), ’18 MA has been coaching college students to be exceptional teachers and leaders. Volunteering with UConn Jumpstart – a national early education organization that offers UConn students the chance to engage in meaningful service while receiving extensive early childhood and professional […]
December 8, 2015 | Shawn Kornegay
Student-Athlete Strong: Laura Webster
Webster is earning two degrees – in psychology and business – as well as competing on the rowing team.
December 8, 2015 | Rob Chudzik
UConn Celebrates Humanities Authors
The Humanities Institute will celebrate 72 books by 63 UConn authors in its biennial Celebration of Humanities Authors this week.
December 8, 2015 | Christine Buckley
Same-Sex Marriage and the Law
In a cross-national study, two UConn sociologists found that policy outcomes on same-sex marriage were closely tied to the courts.
December 4, 2015 | Kenneth Best
Three CLAS Professors Elected AAAS Fellows
UConn faculty from the biological and marine sciences are recognized among this year's inductees to the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
December 3, 2015 | Christine Buckley
Study Shows Public Support for Laws Against Weight Discrimination
The findings have practical implications for policy makers in the U.S.
December 2, 2015 | Daniel P. Jones, Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity