Global Affairs
Experiential Global Learning Student Spotlight: Shayna Martin
Majoring in Communication, fourth-year student Shayna Martin had an unforgettable Spring 2022 semester studying abroad. Her program of choice: ISI Florence in Florence, Italy!
New UConn Endowed Chairs in Human Rights Inspired by the Legacies of Dodd, Osiatyński
The new faculty positions will be part of the Human Rights Institute
Jean Lau Chin Award – Two Outstanding UConn Psychologists Tackle International Leadership
The Jean Lau Chin Award for Outstanding Psychologist and Graduate Student in International Leadership Contributions is an award that brings recognition to exceptional psychologists and graduate students who have made international leadership contributions within their field of study.
UConn Abrahamic Programs Hosts Initial Joseph I. Lieberman Abrahamic Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program Workshop
The long-term mission of The Lieberman Program is to integrate universities more fully into the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
Experiential Global Learning Student Spotlight: Nais Boucknooghe Galdeano
As an exchange student from the University of Toulouse-Jean Jaurès in France, Nais had an unforgettable semester in Storrs thanks to Experiential Global Learning!
Finding Social Support Through Social Media During COVID Lockdowns
Despite its bad rap, UConn researchers found social media provided support across age groups in Spain during pandemic lockdowns
UConn Historian Earns Pennington Award; Talks Juneteenth as Holiday Approaches
Manisha Sinha talks about the roots of Juneteenth, which became a national holiday in 2021, but which began in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War
UConn Produces An All-Time High 17 Gilman Scholars
Each Gilman Scholar is required to complete a service project upon their return from studying abroad in their campus or home community
Experiential Global Learning Student Spotlight: Aicha Ly
Aicha Ly is a recent graduate from Eastern Connecticut State University, and spent her final semester embarking on a virtual Experiential Global Learning opportunity. Her program of choice: Virtual Study in Madrid!