UConn Voices
Building Community Through Nutrition: Dianisi Torres and UConn Extension’s Programs in Windham
"What motivates me is seeing the community gather, spend time together, and share knowledge, food, and resources”
Giving Latine Families an ‘Early Head Start’
Vanessa Esquivel, a Ph.D. student in the department of human development & family sciences, has received a major federal grant to study early childhood services for Latine families
Creating a Sense of Belonging Drives UConn’s Dean of Students
'I believe in the power of a sense of belonging, and that is what creates community and supports students’ success'
UConn Institute Working to Train Social Entrepreneurs Around the Globe
The Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative goes beyond the classroom to help address real-world problems
English Doctoral Student’s Publication for Black Girls To Collaborate With Publishing House
Write On, Black Girl features writing by girls of color and will partner with publisher Porch Water Press for its first print edition
Grant Supports Graduate Student Training in Secondary Transitions for Students with Disabilities
The grant will support a five-year program to recruit and train students to become leaders in the field of secondary transitions for students with disabilities
Award-Winning Authors Share Stories of Human Rights, Impact on Children in Visits to Hartford and Storrs
'I knew the power of great literature in influencing me'
Connecticut Adjutant General, Head of National Guard, Cultivated ‘Selfless Service’ at UConn
'I could have taken a bunch of different paths back in the mid-1980s, but the Army gave me discipline and taught me values'
UConn Named Fulbright HSI Leader for First Time
Fulbright Hispanic Serving-Institutions demonstrate noteworthy support for Fulbright exchange participants
From Policy to Action: Anna-Michelle McSorley Focuses on Health Equity for Latinos
McSorley's work goes beyond health policy to study political processes, potential political biases, and power dynamics