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The UConn African Student Association presents a fashion and cultural show, "Road to Zion", in the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts on Feb. 17, 2017. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

African Students Present Fashion and Cultural Show

The UConn African Student Association presented a fashion and cultural show, 'Road to Zion,' in the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on Feb. 17.

Barack Obama at a campaign stop in 2007. AP Photo/Nati Harnik

Op-ed: How Obama’s Presidential Campaign Changed View of Black Candidates

Black politicians throughout U.S. history have struggled to overcome deep, negative stereotypes held by white Americans. Obama succeeded at the highest level. Here's how.

rotesters attend the Hands Off Safe Schools Rally on Swanston Street on March 10, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. The Hands Off Safe School has been designed as a resource for teachers and students to assist with issues of homophobia and bullying. (Photo by Chris Hopkins/Getty Images)

Get Ahead of Bullying and Hate Speech, Says Education Expert

A UConn education expert discusses proactive steps that schools can take to help moderate the effects of hate being modeled on the national stage.

The Voices of Freedom Choir perform in the von der Mehden Recital Hall on Nov. 12, 2016. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

Celebrate MLK Day at UConn

Watch the Voices of Freedom Gospel Choir in 360°. They will perform today as part of UConn’s Martin Luther King Day of Observance. Join us at Jorgensen 4-7 p.m.

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Supporting Undocumented Students at UConn

President Herbst responds to concerns expressed since the election about potential changes in federal policy that could affect undocumented students.

A group of people reading. (FangXiaNuo/Getty Images)

UConn Reads: Interfaith in America

A Stamford campus English professor says UConn offers opportunities for people of many different faiths – or none – to explore religious diversity.

Julia Jordan-Zachery '97 Ph.D., Director of Black Studies at Providence College, speaks at the launch event of the Collaborative to Advance Equity Through Research on Women and Girls of Color on 9.28.2016. (Bri Diaz/UConn Photo)

UConn Joins National Research Initiative on Women and Girls of Color

UConn's new 'Collaborative' will conduct research on race and gender in science and technology.

Associate vice president and chief diversity officer Joelle Murchison speaks with students before a forum on the recent violence seen in Orlando held at the Student Union Ballroom on Oct. 4, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Diversity Chief Seeks to Build Culture of Inclusion

'We want to make sure everyone realizes that they are valued,' says UConn's new chief diversity officer, Joelle Murchison.

'Se Siente El Miedo,' acrylic paint on wood by Michelle Angela Ortiz (2016).

Stamford Race and Revolution Exhibition May Prompt Strong Reactions

UConn Stamford director Terrence Cheng says the exhibit is part of an important discussion about history, race, diversity, culture, and justice.

Nico Wright, ’18 works in Professor Michael Pettes’ mechanical engineering laboratory.

NSF Awards $3.5M to Support Diversity in STEM

A higher education alliance dedicated to expanding diversity in the STEM fields and led by UConn recently received a grant of $3.5 million to increase its efforts.