UConn Global News

Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh Hosts US Universities, Including UConn

March 31, 2025

News Source: VOV Author: Lai Hoa Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Hosts U.S. Universities, Including University of Connecticut, for IAPP 2025 On March 31, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with a delegation of 21 top U.S. universities, including the University of Connecticut, at the Government Headquarters in Vietnam. The delegation participated in the International […]

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UConn Engineering Student’s Journey in Baden-Wuerttemberg

March 29, 2025

News Source: UConn Global News Author: Sita Nyame The Office of Global Affairs is the University of Connecticut’s gateway to the world. Through this office, we provide leadership for building and sustaining global and experiential learning. We also support international students and scholars, nurture strategic global partnerships, manage mobility programs, promote international research, and deliver […]

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Discussions on Public Health and Ecology for ‘Thinking Globally’

March 20, 2025

News Source: UConn Today Author: Kimberly Phillips A series of virtual panel discussions this semester from the Office of Global Affairs and International Studies Association aims to prompt students, faculty, and the community to think bigger than themselves, even bigger than UConn, when considering issues that touch nearly every corner of the world. “Thinking Globally […]

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BY THE NUMBERS

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50+
Countries represented
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9th
Ranking for top
national public universities
The Wall Street Journal (Sept '23)
100+
Countries represented
in student enrollment

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EXPERIENTIAL GLOBAL LEARNING

The Experiential Global Learning (EGL) office offers opportunities for students to study internationally, domestically, and virtually with over 100+ curated programs and internships spanning all seven continents. These opportunities allow students to develop an awareness of what can be done with what is learned and a sense of empowerment from having successfully applied knowledge to authentic problems in the real world.

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CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS

The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) serves as a hub for international students and visiting scholars to receive immigration support and engage in specially curated intercultural programs and activities. Housed within this Center are International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), Intercultural Programs and Support, and the University of Connecticut American English Language Institute (UCAELI).

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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS AND OUTREACH

The Global Partnerships & Outreach (GPO) team works in collaboration with faculty and university administrators around the world to advance UConn’s global initiatives through partnership. With over 180 global partners, relationship building within the UConn community and its international partnerships is promoted by the GPO team through programming, research opportunities, and collaboration with university units.

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GLOBAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

The Global Training and Development Institute (GTDI) offers academic services and specialized training to international students and professionals through exchange programs across multiple disciplines. Since 1961, more than 10,000 government officials, business and non-profit leaders, and university students from over 130 countries have participated in the Institute's educational and training programs.

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GLADSTEIN FAMILY HUMAN RIGHTS INSTITUTE

The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute currently offers one of the largest undergraduate majors and minors in human rights, a Graduate Certificate in Human Rights, and sponsors three thematic research clusters centered on health & human rights, humanitarianism & economic and social rights. This institute is uniquely organized around joint faculty appointments made in partnership with many departments within UConn.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ASSOCIATION

The International Studies Association (ISA) Headquarters, currently housed at the University of Connecticut (UConn), oversees daily operations and long-term planning. ISA staff manage member inquiries, programming, finances, news communication, conferences, grants, and member resources. They ensure the success of ISA's Annual Convention for 7000 members, collaborating closely with leadership for an enriching experience.

SPECIAL INITIATIVES

Abrahamic Programs

The Abrahamic Programs for Academic Collaboration in the Middle East/North Africa Region was designed to build on the long-standing Connecticut tradition of innovative thinking and scientific discovery, while promoting regional academic integration in the Middle East/North Africa Region. Through workshops and interactive activities, participants in UConn Abrahamic Programs engage deeply, exchange diverse perspectives, and forge lasting relationships while advancing scholarship and addressing critical issues.

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Jewish Hartford: European Roots

The Jewish Hartford: European Roots project delves into and shares the diverse history of European Jewish life pre-Holocaust and its impact on our region. It was created by Simon Konover, a survivor of World War II and the Holocaust, and his wife Doris based on their unwavering dedication to philanthropy, supporting various initiatives locally and globally, leaving a lasting impact on education, healthcare, and community development.

Norian Armenian Programs

The Norian Armenian Programs is to educate the UConn community and the broader public about Armenian culture and history by providing forums for Armenians and Armenian-Americans to share knowledge and traditions. This program builds partnerships with Armenian and Armenian-American institutions, in addition to supporting academic projects, research travel and publications that further the dissemination of information about Armenian culture, history and society.

Baden-Wurttemberg - Connecticut

The Baden-Wuerttemberg - Connecticut Partnership (BW- CT Exchange), established in 1989 between the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg and the State of Connecticut, facilitates educational mobility for German and American students in higher education. Administered by the Ministry of Science, Research and Arts in Baden-Wuerttemberg and initially by the Connecticut Office of Higher Education, this program allows Connecticut students from participating four-year institutions to study at designated institutions in Baden-Wuerttemberg.

Global Hydrogen Alliance

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Philosophy & Global Affairs

Philosophy and Global Affairs is an international scholarly community of researchers, centers, institutes, and activists devoted to addressing problems of global significance. This initiative has a new scholarly open-access journal that publishes research and commentary on contemporary theoretical problems of global significance, aimed to create a respected global forum for theoretical discussions accessible to academic and non-academic readers worldwide.

Connecticut Global Talent Initiative

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Mindfulness, Spirituality and Planetary Health

Mindfulness, Spirituality, and Planetary Health is an international collaboration connecting human consciousness with awareness of ecosystems. Research shows that time in nature enhances physical and emotional health, especially when actively engaged. Mindfulness, reinforced by neuroscience, fosters awareness of both inner and outer environments—personal tendencies and Earth's ecosystems.

Technion Clean Energy Initiative

The UConn-Technion Clean Energy Initiative facilitates the exchange of faculty and students, between UConn and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, to present and collaborate on research.  UConn and Technion are recognized leaders in energy engineering and education, and both are committed to advancing global adoption of clean and efficient energy technologies.

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