Global Affairs
The Puzzle of Extreme Rituals
UConn anthropologist Dimitrios Xygalatas is exploring why people engage in highly painful, even dangerous, ritual behaviors.
Getting a Taste of a Sustainable Food System
Students in an Education Abroad program in Florence, Italy, gained a new perspective on sustainable foods and agriculture.
Sailing the Mid-Century Arctic
Geographer Scott Stephenson is charting the possibilities for the future of Arctic shipping lanes under various climate change scenarios.
New Annual Human Rights Event to Honor Lieberman
This spring's inaugural conference named in honor of the former U.S. Senator will focus on monitoring human rights in conflict zones.
Learning About Integrative Medicine
A medical student in the Class of 2015 describes her year away from medical school and how it enriched her education in integrative health.
The Social Impact of Engineering
A new track within the human rights minor encourages students from a variety of disciplines to consider the social context of engineering advances.
The Falling Price of Oil
In the lead-up to this week’s OPEC summit, UConn’s Oksan Bayulgen discusses the reasons for the recent plunge in oil prices.
Social Work Practice and the Ongoing Impact of History
UConn social work students explore the continuing effects of the Holocaust in Germany, while students from Merseburg learn about the history of race and its legacy in the U.S.
When the Wall Came Tumbling Down: The American Public and Berlin
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Roper Center experts review how Americans viewed the division and reunification of Berlin.
The International Language of Sports
UConn recently hosted 10 South African educators with a mutual interest in the power of sports to build relationships and effect social change.