April 18, 2019 | “Nika Muhl stared at the email. Was this a prank? Or was this real? The subject line read, “Greetings from UConn”, and that was intriguing enough for Muhl, a 5-foot-10 point guard from the Croatian capital of Zagreb. But then she opened the correspondence, and it left Muhl and her parents stunned.”
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Discovering Armenian Heritage and Culture
April 18, 2019 | Connecticut was home to a program of music, demonstrations, a panel of renowned scholars and Armenian food on Saturday, March 30 as the University of Connecticut presented a comprehensive program and festival titled “Discovering Armenian Heritage and Culture.
Vice President Weiner Moderates “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor”
April 7, 2019 | On Monday, March 25, Yossi Klein Halevi and former Palestinian Authority advisor Ghaith Al-Omari discussed the past, current and future relationship between Israelis and Palestinians. “Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor” was held at 7 p.m. in the Konover Auditorium at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center on the UConn Storrs campus.
UConn Grad Student Winner of 2nd Round U21/PwC Innovation Challenge
January 14, 2019 | Universitas 21 and PwC, two globally-focused organisations, have come together to offer the Innovation Challenge. This unique partnership was formed to offer Masters and PhD students at U21 institutions access to global work opportunities in a mutually beneficial relationship.
UConn Awarded 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund Grant
June 8, 2017 | The University of Connecticut (UConn) has been selected as a grant award recipient of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund’s The Marlene M. Johnson Innovation Challenge sponsored by NAFSA: Association of International Educators and CAF Development Bank of Latin America.
Resisting the “Wheel of History”
February 10, 2017 | The Khmer Rouge reign in Cambodia began in 1975, when black-uniformed soldiers marched into the nation’s capital during the Cambodian New Year. Cathy J. Schlund-Vials, Professor of English and Asian and Asian American Studies Cathy J. Schlund-Vials explores the work of 1.5-generation Cambodian American artists and writers during the era of terror.
A Message Regarding the Executive Order on Immigration
February 1, 2017 | Do you have questions or concerns how the Executive Order concerning immigration may impact you or others you know?
3rd Annual Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate – From the Rise & Fall of World Powers to the Geopolitical Impact of Cybersecurity
December 15, 2017 | The Third Annual Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate (ADSD), held on November 12 -14, 2016 at the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi was organized by Emirates Policy Center (EPC) under the patronage of the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and in partnership with the Atlantic Council—a non-partisan think tank in Washington D.C.
UConn Secures Verbal Agreements with Seven Cuban Institutions for Collaborative Health Research
June 20, 2016 | Enter Dr. Weiner’s work in Cuba, Dr. Fisher’s interest in global health research, and President Obama’s timely efforts and Huedo-Medina has a recipe for success.
Children of the Soil
April 1, 2016 | Explore the use of digital technology for archiving and sharing testimony.