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March 27, 2026

Global Affairs

Studying Latin America At Home and Abroad

Latin American Studies courses and study abroad opportunities are helping Aaron Dion achieve his career goals.

February 25, 2014 | Samantha Ruggiero '14 (CLAS)

Journalism Student Joins Today Team in Sochi

After two internships with NBC, Gabrielle Levesque '14 (CLAS) is in Russia with the Today show team covering the Winter Olympics.

February 7, 2014 |

Professor Anson Ma takes the Shinkansen (high-speed train) from Tokyo to Kyoto, during a five-day trip to Japan as part of the Young Scientist Exchange. (Photo courtesy of Anson Ma)

Young Scientist Exchange Takes UConn Researcher to Japan

Engineering professor Anson Ma recently took part in a prestigious U.S.-Japan science diplomacy-style program.

January 14, 2014 | Nan Cooper, School of Engineering

Research & Discovery

Mazhar Khan, professor of pathobiology, on Dec. 4, 2013. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Bird Flu Research Earns Professor Accolades in China

Pathobiologist Mazhar Khan has developed diagnostic tests and vaccines to help prevent the spread of avian influenza.

December 17, 2013 |

Community Impact Research & Discovery

Carl D'Oleo-Lundgren '14 (CLAS) at the School of Business cafe on May 10, 2013. (Frank Dahlmeyer '10 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

Groomed to Guide World Diplomacy

Carl D’Oleo-Lundgren ’14 (CLAS) has found numerous opportunities at UConn to help prepare him for a diplomatic career.

December 10, 2013 | Lauren Lalancette

HIV/AIDS Prevalence and Prospects

UConn researcher Seth Kalichman says with treatment and education, HIV/AIDS can be a chronic but manageable condition.

December 6, 2013 |

Kevin Evringham ’14, graduate assistant talking with Coleen Cranfill ’14 and Daniel Jones ’16 on Nov. 5, 2013. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Navy Veteran Navigating New Strategies in Military Policy

Kevin Evringham '10 (CLAS), '12 MA is focusing his doctoral work on security in East Asia, while working in UConn’s Office of Veteran Affairs.

November 11, 2013 |

Alumni

Dodd prize

Corporate Social Responsibility Group to Receive Dodd Human Rights Prize

The London-based Business and Human Rights Resource Center will receive the prize at the Dodd Research Center on Nov. 13.

November 8, 2013 |

Community Impact

Peczuh - Instituto Quimco De Sarria - Spain

The International Language of Science

A Fulbright Fellowship enabled chemistry professor Mark Peczuh to work with research colleagues in a lab in Spain.

October 28, 2013 | Mark Peczuh, Department of Chemistry

Research & Discovery

Violence Against Women

Human Rights Conference Draws High School Students

High school students will be among those at the UNESCO conference today focusing on violence against women as a human rights issue.

October 22, 2013 |

Community Impact

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