UConn Voices
Student Perspective: Calliope Wong ’16
A woman of many talents, Wong discusses recording an album, crusading for transgender equality, and deciding to graduate a full year early – with honors.
March 9, 2016 | Lisa Stiepock
Words Matter
A new book by a UConn sociologist discusses the need for more direct language to address systemic racism.
March 7, 2016 | Kenneth Best
African-American Women Could Be Decisive on Super Tuesday
UConn political scientist Evelyn Simien argues that African-American women will play a significant role in the choice of candidate in the primaries.
February 29, 2016 | Evelyn Simien, Political Science Department
UConn Reads: Maternal Activism and Racial Justice
A daughter reflects on mothers who advocate tirelessly for racial justice for their children, despite their own suffering.
February 25, 2016 | Cathy Schlund-Vials, Chair, UConn Reads Steering Committee
A Candidate Like Me: Historic Firsts in U.S. Politics
Before Obama and Hillary Clinton came Chisholm and Jackson. A look at how trail-blazing candidates bring people into the electoral process.
January 26, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Same-Sex Marriage and the Law
In a cross-national study, two UConn sociologists found that policy outcomes on same-sex marriage were closely tied to the courts.
December 4, 2015 | Kenneth Best
Segregated Sundays: Does Email Reveal Unexpected Truths?
Research provides insight into attitudes about race and helps answer the question, 'Do we practice what we preach?'
November 30, 2015 | Tom Breen
The Value and Imperative of Embracing Diversity
President Herbst reflects on diversity at UConn, in light of current events in Paris and around the world, and a recent task force report.
November 19, 2015 | President Susan Herbst
UConn Reads: Our Book, The New Jim Crow
In selecting Michelle Alexander's best-selling book on mass incarceration, the committee hopes to stimulate much-needed dialogue on race in America.
September 14, 2015 | Cathy Schlund-Vials, Chair, UConn Reads Steering Committee
Race in America: UConn Reads, The Long List
This year’s nominations reflect an issue that remains all-too-real and all-too-relevant.
August 4, 2015 | Cathy Schlund-Vials, Chair, UConn Reads Steering Committee