UConn Voices
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.
August 29, 2017 | President Susan Herbst
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.
June 8, 2017 | Daniel P. Jones, UConn Rudd Center
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.
June 5, 2017 | Kristen Cole
Students Color the World for Spring Festival
Students celebrated the Hindu spring festival Holi, or 'festival of colors,' on the CLAS Quad on Saturday.
April 13, 2017 | Ryan Glista
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.
March 20, 2017 | Combined Reports
Asian Nite Showcases Asian Cultures
Asian Nite lit up the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts with movement, color, and sound.
March 1, 2017 | Peter Morenus
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.
February 24, 2017 | Claire Hall, School of Business
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.
February 20, 2017 | Ryan Glista
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.
February 9, 2017 | Evelyn Simien, Department of Political Science & Africana Studies Institute
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.
January 17, 2017 | Loretta Waldman