Human Rights Institute
Berthold Awarded Fulbright Canada Distinguished Research Chair Award for This Academic Year
'We originally conceived of this as a study that extends into Canada, because Canada is the global leader of these community sponsorship initiatives'
‘Honey’ Fitch’s Legacy: UConn Scholars ‘Advance So Others Can Follow’
The Harrison Fitch Leadership Fund continues the trailblazing legacy of UConn's first Black basketball player
Finding Healing: UConn Leads National Study Effort for Survivors of State-Sponsored Torture
Using quantitative data to show the scale, challenges, and capacity to effectively heal and serve victims
Neag School Members Bring Holocaust, Identity Education to Local High School
'Breaking Bias and Creating Community' is an experience that features interactive Holocaust survivor testimony, a virtual reality tour of a concentration camp, and a photo exhibit that focuses on identity
2024 Malka Penn Award Recognizes I Kick and I Fly and Jovita Wore Pants
Children’s literature selections honored for outstanding work addressing human rights issues and themes
Partnership, Collaboration, and Clarity – A Mindful Approach to Building Community during Conflict
'Of the many programs that I have run so far, for me, this has been the most life-transforming program to witness'
First Scheidt Family Seminar Fellows at UConn Join Growing International Genocide Prevention Network
'The heart of genocide is one social identity hoping to wipe out another social identity'
UConn Hosts Just Transitions Symposium
A multidisciplinary approach to addressing the climate crisis - and finding solutions
New Master’s Degree in Social Responsibility & Impact in Business Seeks Students Interested in Making a Difference in the World
'It is no longer enough to have a few well-intentioned companies or individuals to focus on corporate social responsibility'
UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of 91 Faculty
Evaluations for promotion, tenure, and reappointment apply the highest standards of professional achievement in scholarship, teaching, and service for each faculty member evaluated