UConn Voices
Racial, Ethnic, and Sexual Minority Males Among Unhealthiest People in U.S., Report Finds
For example, African-American men consistently have life expectancies six years shorter than white men, according to the study led by Wizdom Powell of UConn Health.
June 18, 2018 | Kaitlin Luna, American Psychological Association
LGBTQ Teens Experiencing High Levels of Stress, says National Survey
Findings of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and UConn survey suggest that LGBTQ youth need support in the face of political attacks on LGBTQ equality.
May 15, 2018 | Combined Reports
UConn Honored For Promoting Economic Inclusion
The University is the first institution of higher learning to receive an award for its supplier diversity program from the Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council.
May 11, 2018 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Reads: ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’
In a reflection on the history of refugees and immigration in this country, Brandon Murray turns to the poetry of Maya Angelou for inspiration.
March 29, 2018 | Brandon Murray, Office of the Provost
Celebrating Cultures on Campus
Worldfest is an annual event celebrating the international student community at UConn.
March 27, 2018 | Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)
Coveted Class: Asian American Literature
'I try to make the experience of Asian American people relevant to non-Asian Americans,' says English professor and Asian American studies director Cathy Schlund-Vials.
March 8, 2018 | Kenneth Best
Bringing Black Issues in Philosophy to the Blogosphere
UConn philosophy professor and editor Lewis Gordon says the new blog aims to provide a forum for examining questions and issues that the global community of black philosophers cares about.
February 6, 2018 | Kenneth Best
Staying in College to Help Others Graduate
Mentors and guidance counselors helped Erik Hines, assistant professor of educational psychology, find his path. Now he is paying it forward.
November 14, 2017 | Julie (Stagis) Bartucca ’10 (BUS, CLAS), Photos by Peter Morenus
Stepping it up: Husky Bhangra
A student team performs Bhangra, an energetic form of dance from Punjab, India, at a variety of locations in Storrs.
November 10, 2017 | Ryan Glista
Metanoia 2017: Confronting Racism Together
Members of the UConn community at campuses across the state took part in this year's Metanoia events on the theme of racism.
November 9, 2017 | Peter Morenus, Sean Flynn, & Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)