Global Affairs
Moved by Ukraine Turmoil, Alums Establish Aid Fund for UConn Students, Scholars from Conflict Zones
'Two important pillars of our friendship are our love for UConn and our deep commitment to human rights'
UConn Researcher Aims to Uncover Plant Invasions in the Tropics
A UConn researcher is leading an international team filling important knowledge gaps in the fight against invasive plants in Central America
Nidhi Nair ’23 Named UConn’s First Schwarzman Scholar
Chosen from over 3,000 applicants, the economics major will join 150 fellow scholars in Beijing
Meet the Researcher: Manije Darooghegi Mofrad, CAHNR
Darooghegi Mofrad, a prolific nutritional epidemiologist from Iran, explores dietary strategies to help people to reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases
UConn@COP 27: Looking for Solutions to the Climate Crisis
Students who attended the United Nations conference reflect on what they'll take away from it
Whatever It Takes: Yak Cheese and UConn Research, at 17,000 Feet
Somewhere near the top of the world, a UConn professor, undergrad, and alum help a 'risky' venture become a success
Experiential Global Learning Student Spotlight: Maxine Lynch
Majoring in Nursing, third-year student Maxine Lynch spent her Summer 2022 studying abroad for three weeks. Her location of choice: Rhodes, Greece!
Experiential Global Learning Student Spotlight: Amy Chen
Majoring in Journalism and Global Studies, fourth-year student Amy Chen made the most out of her Fall 2021 semester studying abroad. Her school of choice: Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea!
Question for Conservation Efforts: 200 Miles from Shore, Who’s in Charge?
When it comes to deciding who has a say in what happens on the high seas, it’s complicated
Detailing a Disastrous Autumn Day in Ancient Italy
A trove information courtesy of a Vesuvius eruption - but not the one you may be thinking of