UConn Voices

A Pride flag and a trans flag hang side by side over a railing inside a state capitol building.

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'

Snow falls across the UConn Storrs campus during the first snowstorm of the season

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'

Black schoolgirl solving addition sum on white board with marker pen.

HDFS Researcher Offers 3 Ways for Educators to Foster Black Girl Magic in Students

'There’s not a right way to have Black Girl Magic. Whatever it might be for you, it’s something that needs to be celebrated'

UConn alum Nangolo Mbumba ‘73, who has become Namibia's fourth president.

UConn Alum Becomes Namibia’s Fourth President

Nangolo Mbumba ‘73 MS took office following the passing of President Hage Geingob

Michael Invernale

UConn Senior Licensing Manager Wins Prestigious National Scholarship

Michael Invernale earned a scholarship in recognition of their exemplary level of creativity and innovation

Kimberly Rosado '24 poses for a photo in the Widmer Wing of Storrs Hall

Withered Flowers: UConn Nursing Student Travels 3,000 Miles to Document an Epidemic of Underage Pregnancy

'I just want to advocate and create a positive social change in society'

Back view of older student raising his hand to answer teacher's question during class.

7 Strategies to Help Gifted Students with Autism Succeed in College

Nationally, only 39% of students with autism who start college finish; here are strategies to get that number higher

View of music notes on paper sheets.

UConn Music Makers Spotlight Composers Outside Traditional Repertoire

'Making music is about reflecting life. If we only represent one side of humanity, we’re being dishonest'

Mark and Betsy (Reddington) Vergnano at the UConn Foundation Board Social at the Alumni Center Great Hall in Storrs.

Vergnano Endowed Chair for Inclusion Established at the College of Engineering

The Chair, which will contribute to the impact of the Vergnano Institute for Inclusion, is supported by the latest philanthropic contribution from UConn Alumni Mark and Betsy (Reddington) Vergnano

Oscar Guerra, the award-winning filmmaker and associate professor of film and video at UConn Stamford, with Christopher Orrico ’23 (SFA), Guerra's director of photography, and Ruth - the main participant in Guerra's new documentary project focused on mental health in the Latino community.

UConn DMD Professor Documents Story of Latino Mental Health through Humanities Institute Fellowship

Oscar Guerra's new project explores mental health and the social, cultural, and political factors that affect it