January 8, 2025 | UConn Global News The Gilman Scholarship, a prestigious academic award congressionally funded through the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs at the State Department, has been awarded to eight UConn students for the current application cycle. Eligibility for the Gilman Scholarship requires undergraduate students to be Pell Grant-eligible United States citizens […]
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Advancing Global Engagement Through Conference Participation
December 16, 2024 | UConn Global News The Office of Global Affairs is committed to supporting professional development and fostering global collaboration by sponsoring staff to attend and present at key conferences. Recently, several Global Affairs staff members shared their expertise and built valuable connections through these opportunities: Ann Keim, Advisor, Experiential Global Learning Conference: […]
NAFSA Region XI Case Study Winner
November 1, 2024 | UConn Global News Leslie Lawrence from ISSS, based at UConn School of Law, attended the 2024 NAFSA Region XI conference, where she competed on a team of four and won the NAFSA Region XI Case Study Competition! Their case study focused on creating a comprehensive strategy for internationalizing a fictional institution, […]
Norian Harvest Festival
October 18, 2024 | UConn Global News The Norian Harvest Festival, a part of the UConn’s Norian Armenian Programs, was a vibrant celebration of Armenian culture and history. The mission of UConn’s Norian Armenian Programs is to educate the UConn community and the broader public about Armenian culture and history by providing forums for Armenians […]
UConn visit to Lagos Nigeria
July 16, 2024 | UConn Global News The University of Connecticut recently visited Nigeria to engage in enriching discussions and exploring potential areas of collaboration with esteemed institutions. Our visit to Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University opened avenues for robust partnerships aimed at advancing knowledge and innovation. Special thanks to Prof. Uchenna Uzo, Henry Andoh, […]
Agreement of Cooperation with University of Rijeka
June 28, 2024 | UConn Global News The University of Connecticut attended the 2nd European Forum on “Resilient Future for Maritime Innovation Ecosystems” in Rijeka, Croatia. This forum brought together leaders from higher education, science, and the business sector to discuss sustainable maritime innovation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dB5wtMBh President Radenka Maric’s plenary presentation on green energies […]
UConn & Shandong: First M.S. Pathway Agreement
June 26, 2024 We are thrilled to announce the signing of our first Business M.S. Pathway Program Agreement between UConn and Shandong University! This collaboration will provide exceptional students from SDU with a seamless path to join UConn’s prestigious BAPM, FinTech, and FERM M.S. programs. Special thanks to the Dean of the School of Innovation […]
East China Normal signs new agreement with UConn
May 8, 2024 | UConn Global News We are grateful to East China Normal University for recently hosting the University of Connecticut to reflect on five fruitful years of collaboration in the realm of student exchange, international research, and higher education. We are pleased to announce a new agreement has been signed, marking the continuous […]
UConn Hosts British Consulate-General
February 29, 2024 Thank you to British Consulate-General Boston, Consul General to New England Dr Peter Abbott OBE, and U.K. Department for Business and Trade for spending time at University of Connecticut. We highlighted our global affairs initiatives, investments in R&D, and ongoing collaborations with industry partners — with a focus on biotech, decarbonization, materials […]
UConn with University of Nairobi on Climate Action Partnership
Feburary 15, 2024 We are incredibly thankful to the University of Nairobi for hosting us and sharing insights into Kenya’s proactive measures in the realm of climate change, with a special highlight on the initiatives led by the Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation and the Wangari Maathai Institute. The visit was an opportunity to […]