July 15, 2020 | An open letter to UConn International Students. UConn’s Office of Global Affairs stands with you.
Feature Stories
Technion Partners with UConn on Clean Energy
Jul 14, 2020 | American Technion Society Hydrogen fuel cells hold exciting potential as an emissions-free energy carrier, but they are prohibitively expensive to manufacture. Technion scientists in collaboration with the University of Connecticut (UConn) are working on a project that could advance the commercialization of these highly efficient fuel cells, allowing people to travel longer distances and leaving a smaller carbon footprint.
UConn Statement: Lawsuit Against International Student Visa Rule
July 13, 2020 | We are very proud of the University of Connecticut as a multi-cultural and global higher education institution. Our students come from more than 100 nations. They come to Connecticut to fulfill their educational dreams. They come to experience America.
Launch of #UConnGlobalAtHome
April 18, 2020 | The University of Connecticut’s Office of Global Affairs is excited to announce an opportunity to help keep UConn Nation connected through #UConnGlobalAtHome.
UConn Recognized As Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
February 13, 2020 | The University of Connecticut has been recognized among the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars from research institutions for the second time in the past four years.
UConn and Brown Partner for YSEALI
November 20, 2019 | UConn partnered with Brown University to host a ninth group of Young Southeast Asian Leadership Initiative fellows. YSEALI was launched by President Obama to develop a network with emerging international leaders.
UConn now manages CT’s exchange program with Baden-Württemberg.
August 14, 2015 | The administration of the State of Connecticut’s exchange program with Baden-Württemberg Germany has shifted from Connecticut’s Office of Higher Education in Hartford to the University’s Education Abroad office within UConn Global Affairs.
When UConn called, it was game on for Croatian recruit Nika Muhl
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.”
2nd Round U21/PwC Innovation Challenge: UConn Grad Student Winner
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 Professor Recognized for “Improving World Order”
December 16, 2018 | The Human Rights Institute is delighted to announce that the work of three economic and social rights scholars, including Gladstein Committee Member and Professor Emeritus in Economics, Susan Randolph, have been jointly recognized for the 2019 University of Louisville Grawemeyer Award.