College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Questions About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
UConn's director of Middle East studies answers some key questions about the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Portraits of Strength: Lucas Massella ’13 (CLAS)
Lucas Massella went into kidney failure at the age of 10 but thanks to an experimental surgery, he recovered. He earned his UConn degree in 2013.
At Risk of Poverty in Colonial Boston
A history professor's new book documents the pre-Revolutionary practice of 'warning out' newcomers who might fall into poverty and need assistance.
Hate Speech and Human Rights
Human rights researcher Richard Wilson is writing a book about how international law deals with speech that incites violence.
Portraits of Strength: Dominique (Soucy) Matteson ’03 (CLAS)
UConn alum Dominique Matteson was diagnosed with leukemia in her early 20s. At her lowest point, 50 percent of her cells were showing cancer.
Physiology and Neurobiology Professor William Chapple Dies
A UConn faculty member since 1966, Chapple taught thousands of students in subjects ranging from human anatomy and physiology to neuroscience.
Leonid Azaroff, Materials Science Institute Founding Director, Dies
Azaroff, an internationally known crystallographer, was director of IMS from 1965 until he retired from UConn in 1992.
Building a Diverse Organization, One Prayer at a Time
A UConn researcher finds that religious practices can bind groups with diverse members.
Preserving Cultural Identity Through Food
Researchers analyzed the dietary preferences of immigrant communities and identified key plants with cultural relevance.
Portrait of Strength: Sandra Bixler ’07 (CLAS)
When her twin brother, a Marine, was killed while on patrol in Iraq, alumna Sandra Bixler – then a UConn senior – threw herself into her studies.