News Source: UConn Today Author: Claire Hall During the summers when the Olympics are held, the 20 members of the extended Egan family gather together to cheer for their favorite athletes as they vie for medals in the international competition. “For us, it has always been a family event and a point of camaraderie,’’ says […]
Student Global Experiences
Experiential stories that emphasize students engaging with the world.
Two Business Students Visit the Amazon, Network with Sustainability Experts, Gain New Perspectives at COP30 Summit
News Source: UConn Today Author: Claire Hall Two UConn business students who are passionate about sustainability and a healthier planet, attended the COP30 climate conference last month in Belem, Brazil, adjacent to the Amazon rainforest. Both graduate student Caroline Keary ’25, ’26 MS and senior Aminieli Hopson ’26 said the experience was one of the […]
UConn Students in Belem: First Impressions from COP30
News Source: UConn Today Author: Elaina Hancock Date: November 24, 2025 For the past two weeks, world leaders, policymakers, climate researchers, and climate activists convened in Belém, Brazil for this year’s United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties, commonly referred to as COP. UConn@COP fellows were also in attendance at COP30 to experience the conference […]
UConn Engineering Student’s Journey in Baden-Wuerttemberg
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 […]