College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Three UConn Students Named Goldwater Scholars
The prestigious national scholarships are designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
March 25, 2014 | Combined Reports
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.
March 21, 2014 | Kenneth Best
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.
March 19, 2014 | Kenneth Best
The Health Benefits of Texting
A UConn study found text messaging between providers and patients improved medication adherence.
March 12, 2014 | Sheila Foran
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.
March 10, 2014 | Christine Buckley
Breaking Bad’s Bad Chemistry
Chemistry professor Nicholas Leadbeater offers a three-part examination of the chemistry behind the hit TV show.
February 27, 2014 | Nicholas Leadbeater, Department of Chemistry
Emeritus Journalism Professor John Breen Dies
For more than three decades, Breen was a mentor to generations of UConn journalism students.
February 20, 2014 | Michael Kirk
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.
February 20, 2014 | Colin Poitras
Hidden New England Landscape Comes to Life
With the help of modern laser technology, UConn researchers are unearthing secrets of the region’s past.
February 18, 2014 | Sheila Foran
China Scholar Peter Zarrow Joins UConn Faculty
Zarrow comes to UConn from Academia Sinica, the leading academic institution in Taiwan.
February 17, 2014 | Christine Buckley