Global Affairs
UConn’s Abrahamic Programs Build on Efforts Toward Peace, Regional Integration in Middle East and North Africa
The non-denominational initiative builds on the intellectual foundations of Abrahamic thought and the Middle East and North African region’s three monotheistic faiths – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Projecting Hope on a Global Scale
For CAHNR senior Iris Palencia, a spring break trip to Guatemala became a life-changing way to provide local families new homes
Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig Explores Importance of Culture-Health Connections
After graduating, UConn senior Alma Jeri-Wahrhaftig hopes to use cultural compassion to prevent and treat disease
Experiential Global Learning Student Spotlight: Prabhas KC
Majoring in Economics, fourth-year student Prabhas KC spent an incredible Winter 2022 semester in some not-so-wintery weather. His program of choice: Multicultural Psychology in Hawaii!
‘It’s Hard To Look Away’: UConn English Professor Chronicles War From Russian-American Perspective
Ellen Litman says today's Russia bears striking similarities to the country she knew before the fall of communism
Alum Speaks about the Past, Present, and Potential Future of the War in Ukraine
Daniel Fata '94, who served as a high-ranking foreign policy official, said the current war could ultimately reshape democracy around the world
UConn Again is Among Top Producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
UConn has been recognized among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars from research institutions for the fourth time in the past six years
Experiential Global Learning Student Spotlight: Lauren Pawlowski
Majoring in Environmental Studies (Honors) and Economics, fourth-year student Lauren Pawlowski embarked on an exciting Fall 2021 semester studying abroad. Her program of choice: Food & Sustainability Studies at the Umbra Institute in Perugia, Italy
UConn and Scholars at Risk: A Life-Saving Partnership, A Transformative Educational Experience
A journalist and activist, Marvi Sirmed faces threats of violence in her home country of Pakistan, but has found safety and academic freedom through UConn’s unique and longstanding partnership with the Scholars at Risk Network
Poems & Rhapsodies: UConn Professors Fuse Ukrainian, French, British, & American Sound
The National Symphony of Ukraine is considered the preeminent orchestra in Ukraine. “Poems & Rhapsodies” captures the poetic essence and rhapsodic style of Ukrainian, French, British, & American composers.