Human Rights
Finding Healing: UConn Leads National Study Effort for Survivors of State-Sponsored Torture
Using quantitative data to show the scale, challenges, and capacity to effectively heal and serve victims
First Scheidt Family Seminar Fellows at UConn Join Growing International Genocide Prevention Network
'The heart of genocide is one social identity hoping to wipe out another social identity'
New Master’s Degree in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business Seeks Students Interested in Making a Difference in the World
'It is no longer enough to have a few well-intentioned companies or individuals to focus on corporate social responsibility'
‘Please Respond Personally’ Exhibit Remembers 1974 Black Student Protests at UConn
More than 200 students were arrested in April 1974 as part of a campaign to demand representation and resources for students of color
A Look Back, A Look Forward With WGSS
UConn Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies marks 50 years of curiosity and change
UConn Engineers Without Borders Use Skillsets to Help Communities Find Longterm Solutions to Worldwide Problems
On March 24, UConn Engineers Without Borders will host the 2024 Northeast Regional Conference, offering poster and technical sessions, professional development, and hands-on trainings
Social Work, CLAS Professors Co-Lead Effort to Promote a Policy Agenda for Latino and Puerto Rican Communities in Connecticut
'The Latino Summit has not only marked a significant milestone in our collective journey towards empowerment but also established a new benchmark for meaningful dialogue and action'
New Book From CLAS Professor Explores Being ‘Black in the Ivory’ (Tower)
The collection of more than 60 essays edited by Shardé M. Davis, associate professor of communication, reflects on her #BlackintheIvory hashtag and movement to expose anti-Black racism in academia
Stress of Being Outed to Parents and Caregivers: What Are the Mental Health Consequences?
'Policymakers should be aware of the harms that bills targeting LGBTQ+ youth have on the well-being of students and strongly argue for their right to disclose their identities on their own terms'
UConn Pop-up Courses Launching Soon on Islamophobia, Antisemitism
'An important part of providing a world-class education is preparing our students to become global citizens'