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June 8, 2026

Anna Heqimi

Email: anna.heqimi@uconn.edu

Author Archive

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Author Urges Examination of the Ethical and Environmental Consequences of Generative AI

'Every single person can shape technology development'

March 13, 2026 | Anna Heqimi

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Class Aims to Make Financial Literacy Accessible to Everyone

Paying bills, obtaining credit, applying for jobs and more are all part of the 'life-ready' class

March 10, 2026 | Anna Heqimi

Entrepreneurship

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Dining Accessibility is Always on the Menu at UConn

Students with allergies, metabolic conditions, and other issues have a wide variety of dining options

February 24, 2026 | Anna Heqimi

UConn Voices

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UConn Late Night: Weekly Event Brings Students Together

Since 2003, the Friday event - featuring games, food, and activities - has been a staple of campus life

February 20, 2026 | Anna Heqimi

UConn Voices

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What Makes a Dining Hall Unique?

From sunrooms to Red Zombies to Dairy Bar ice cream, each of UConn's eight dining halls offers something distinctive

February 19, 2026 | Anna Heqimi

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‘Very Few People Understand What is Happening’: The Iran Uprising Explained

Visiting assistant professor Nasim Basiri, a poet and activist from Dashtestan, Iran, discusses her expert understanding of, and personal connection to, the protests and repression in Iran

February 6, 2026 | Anna Heqimi

UConn Voices

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy Comes to Life at UConn

'You can't rise unless you help others rise with you'

February 5, 2026 | Anna Heqimi

Alumni UConn Voices

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UConn Students Describe Transformative Journey to Israel

History, faith, and geopolitics came alive for University of Connecticut students during an immersive journey throughout Israel

January 30, 2026 | Anna Heqimi

UConn Voices

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