UConn Voices
Brave Space: Shardé Davis and Mason Holland
In the summer of 2020, UConn students made a pointed observation: the University had no single course devoted to the epidemic of anti-Black racism in the U.S.
January 18, 2021 | Julie (Stagis) Bartucca '10 (BUS, CLAS), '19 MBA
Meet the Researcher: Michelle Williams
Psychological sciences researcher Michelle Williams says her research doesn't achieve its purpose if it can't lead to interventions that can provide help.
January 12, 2021 | Anna Zarra Alrdich '20 (CLAS), Office of the Vice President for Research
UConn Researchers to Reimagine Dual Language Education
The University of Connecticut has been awarded a $179,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education for a new research project centered on reimagining dual language education. The project’s purpose is to improve the ability of dual language programs to promote the equitable bilingualism and biliteracy development of all students through a greater focus on sociocultural competence.
January 11, 2021 | Shawn Kornegay
UConn Magazine: Take Them Down
History professor Manisha Sinha, an Indian American who is one of the world’s leading experts on the Civil War and slavery in the U.S., on removing Confederate statues.
January 8, 2021 | Combined Reports
UConn Senior Works For Diversity and Inclusion in His Hometown
Jacob Lopez ’21 (CLAS) has become a leader in his hometown of Manchester even before he earns his undergraduate degree from UConn.
January 6, 2021 | Mike Enright '88 (CLAS), University Communications
UConn Magazine: American Sign Language
Doreen Simons uses a full-immersion approach in Intro to ASL class, starting from the very first day when she invokes her one rule — no talking, ever. The class is taught in silence. Students can only communicate by signing.
January 4, 2021 | Combined Reports