College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Journalism Student Joins Today Team in Sochi
After two internships with NBC, Gabrielle Levesque '14 (CLAS) is in Russia with the Today show team covering the Winter Olympics.
The Immortal Pete Seeger
The folk singer and activist died last week but his memory will live on forever, says CLAS dean Jeremy Teitelbaum.
Theoretical Neuroscientist Ed Large Joins UConn Faculty
Large joined the Department of Psychology’s expanding cognitive science group in the fall.
Microbes and Methane
Molecular and cell biologist Kenneth Noll explains the process of methane production by microbes in woodland ponds.
Laser Physicist Nora Berrah Joins UConn Faculty
Berrah, an internationally known researcher and advocate for women in STEM fields, is the new head of the physics department.
New Institute to Focus on Adapting to Climate Change
The Institute for Community Resiliency and Climate Adaptation will develop best practices for managing the risks from extreme weather events.
The Dime Novel and the Detective Story
English professor Pamela Bedore hunts down the origins of American detective fiction in 19th-century dime novels.
The Many Facets of Henry David Thoreau
In his new book, Walden's Shore, geologist Robert Thorson presents a reassessment of one of America’s leading men of letters.
Global Warming: The Conversation We Need to Have
The recent frigid weather in the U.S. and a 2013 increase in polar ice do not change the basic physics of global warming, says climate scientist Anji Seth.
The Importance of Baby Talk
UConn researchers have shown the importance of animated talk and undivided attention in an infant's word acquisition.