College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Goldwater scholars Pat Lenehan '15 (CLAS), left, Peter Larson '15 (CANR) and Michael Cantara '16 (ENG) on March 24, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars

The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Victoria Ford Smith, recent hire in the English department and a specialist in children’s literature on Jan. 7, 2014. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Children’s Literature Not as Simple as It Seems

Children's literature expert Victoria Ford Smith says many books perceived as simple are actually very complex.

Diaries of a Cold War Diplomat

George Kennan was a key figure in 20th-century U.S.-Soviet relations. A UConn history professor has edited his diaries.

Ph.D. candidate David Finitsis, an affiliate of CHIP, conducted a meta-analysis that identified the health benefits of text messaging between providers and patients. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

The Health Benefits of Texting

A UConn study found text messaging between providers and patients improved medication adherence.

Linda Strausbaugh, left, professor of molecular and cell biology, Amanda Dupuy, a graduate student and Patricia Diaz, assistant clinical professor of periodontology review research data in a lab at Beach Hall on March 5, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Genome Research on Mouth Fungi May Help Predict Infections

The UConn study will advance the treatment of oral infections in those with a suppressed immune system.

Breaking Bad’s Bad Chemistry

Chemistry professor Nicholas Leadbeater offers a three-part examination of the chemistry behind the hit TV show.

A candle burning.

Emeritus Journalism Professor John Breen Dies

For more than three decades, Breen was a mentor to generations of UConn journalism students.

Altug Poyraz, eft, a graduate student, with Steven Suib, distinguished professor and director of chemistry on Jan. 9, 2014. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

A New Way to Create Porous Materials

UConn chemists have discovered a process offering greater control and flexibility that could benefit a wide range of applications.

Will Ouimet, assistant professor of geography, and Katharine Johnson, a PhD. student, look over old maps of New England. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Hidden New England Landscape Comes to Life

With the help of modern laser technology, UConn researchers are unearthing secrets of the region’s past.

China Scholar Peter Zarrow Joins UConn Faculty

Zarrow comes to UConn from Academia Sinica, the leading academic institution in Taiwan.