UConn Voices

All hands together, united for racial equality. (Getty Image)

Full Slate of Events Planned for Metanoia

The University has designated next Wednesday, Nov. 8, as a day of reflection, learning, sharing, and transformation focused on confronting racism in our university, our state, and our nation.

John Quiñones, left, host of the ABC show "What Would You Do?" speaks with Fany Hannon '08 MA, PRLACC director, during the "Illuminating the Path" lecture at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 19, 2017. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Celebrating Latino Heritage Month with John Quiñones

John Quiñones, anchor of "What Would You Do?" discussed his upbringing, anti-immigrant sentiment, and his popular TV show at an event on Tuesday celebrating Latino Heritage Month.

University students on a busy stairway. (Getty Images)

Study: Racism Rooted in Small Things People Say and Do

New study looks at prejudicial attitudes toward blacks among undergraduates at a university in the South.

Many students attending Convocation wore T-shirts with a quote from Nelson Mandela. (Jack Templeton '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Welcome Back, UConn: A Message from President Herbst

'Education is paramount in combating the kind of hatred we saw on display this month' at Charlottesville and elsewhere, says President Herbst.

A multi-ethnic group of women. (Shutterstock Photo)

Race and Gender Affect Response to Weight Stigma

A new study from the UConn Rudd Center found that Hispanic women were the most likely to engage in disordered eating behavior as a result of experiencing stigma about their weight.

African-American men make up just 2.8 percent of the applicants to medical school.

The Lack of Black Men in Medicine

Medical school matriculation numbers for black males are no better than 35 years ago, say two UConn Health researchers.

Students celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on the CLAS Quad on April 8, 2017. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

Students Color the World for Spring Festival

Students celebrated the Hindu spring festival Holi, or 'festival of colors,' on the CLAS Quad on Saturday.

Undergraduate Hannah Casey spent summer 2016 doing environmental science research in Long Island Sound. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

UConn Partners with Mystic Aquarium on Undergraduate Research

The two institutions will establish a Research Experience for Undergraduates site to encourage students from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in marine sciences or other STEM fields.

Asian Nite on Feb. 25 lit up the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts with movement, color, and sound. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Asian Nite Showcases Asian Cultures

Asian Nite lit up the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts with movement, color, and sound.

Cinthia Satornino, assistant professor of marketing. (Nathan Oldham, School of Business/UConn Photo)

National Advocate for Hispanic Students to Continue Her Work at UConn

A newly hired marketing professor is committed to boosting the success of Hispanic students in completing their college degree.