Author Archive
The History of the Largest Foreign-Born Population in the State
Historian Fiona Vernal traces the beginnings of Connecticut's West Indian population back to the 1940s, when they came as guest workers replacing Americans who had left their jobs to fight in World War II.
Sacred Space in Short Supply at Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery holds a place in the American national imagination unlike any other location in the country, says history professor Micki McElya. But it's running out of space.
Latino Voters Concerned About More than Immigration
'If you took a survey of Latinos and asked what is their most concerning issue, education and the economy would be in the top five,' says political scientist Beth Ginsberg.
The Challenge of Political Illustration
The challenge of creating an impactful image in one panel is not for the faint-hearted, as students in the 'Topics in Illustration' class discovered earlier this semester.
The Role of Feedback in Health Information Sharing
A new UConn study says sharing health information through social media can lead to improved health, but only if feedback is positive.
Adding Context to ‘Breast is Best’
A new study suggests that, independent of breastfeeding, a range of factors influence infant health in the first year of life, and these need to be supported by social policies.
Learning to Be Latino
Sociologist Daisy Reyes discusses her new book on what it means to be Latino in college.
Economic, Social Issues at Forefront for South Koreans
While the world’s eyes are on the peace process with North Korea, South Koreans are looking for greater economic stability, according to history professor Alexis Dudden.
UConn to Lead New England Humanities Consortium
Eleven northeast colleges and universities formed the consortium with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Class: Human Rights and the Supply Chain
A human rights class for engineering and social sciences students encourages complementary approaches to social and environmental sustainability.