College news

Explore nature and science with us at the State Fair

Come visit the CBS booth on August 29 and 30.

Bright futures

The College of Biological Sciences celebrates as a record number of students earn Fulbright scholarships.

A family rooted in biology

The Rubietta-Nissen family’s shared CBS experience shapes their perspectives, careers, and legacy.

Being the change

Even in the Tiktok era, CBS alum Bennett Olupo believes in the power of one-on-one conversations.

A storybook ending

A student-driven effort to share insights about dry tropical forests comes to fruition.

Untangling cell division

Professor Duncan Clarke explores a DNA enzyme essential to the cell cycle—and emerging cancer treatments

The science of swallowing

A new faculty member in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development studies biological mechanisms linked to head and throat cancer, aging, and more.

Growth and change

Celebrating a half century of developmental biology research and leadership.

Beyond the basics

A new assistant professor in the Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development takes a closer look at the biological and chemical make-up of a cell.

Bringing insights to the biology of aging

Ming Xu joins Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry faculty ranks with focus on aging and metabolism at a cellular level.