Global Affairs
Op-ed: While Mexico Plays Politics with Water, Some Cities Flood, Others Go Dry
Mexican officials frequently treat water distribution and treatment not as public services but as political favors, observes a UConn political scientist, based on her research.
What Trump Should Know About Kim Jong Un
'If he does indeed meet with Kim Jong Un, President Trump will need to understand what makes the North Korean leader tick,' says political scientist Stephen Dyson.
Jiazhen Huang and Friends Share Cultures
This Chinese student has not only learned much about American culture, he has also shared the traditions of his homeland with other undergraduates.
Alum Takes Students on Venture into Outer Space Law
Steve Mirmina ’92 JD, a space law expert, will discuss his specialty at UConn Law on March 2.
Former Track Star Competes in Winter Olympics
Phylicia George makes her winter games debut as a bobsledder for Team Canada.
A Portrait of PyeongChang
University photographer Peter Morenus, on vacation in PyeongChang, offers a first-hand perspective on the Winter Olympics.
International Student Inspired by U.S. Education System
International student Wei 'Toby' Xinhai has found that living in a Learning Community has helped him make UConn his second home.
Fulbright Scholar Reception
On Wednesday, November 9, 2017, the Global Affairs office hosted a reception to recognize UCONN as a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars for the 2016-17 academic year and to honor all of the university’s Fulbright Scholar alumni.
Archaeological Dig Provides Clues to How Feasting Became an Important Ritual
Holiday rituals bond extended families and give them a shared identity, writes Natalie Munro, UConn archaeologist.
MBA Student Pursues Internship to Benefit Medical Patients
During an internship this past summer, Enuma Ezeife helped build sales for a UConn startup marketing a medical innovation that will help patients who need a bone graft.