Month: January 2024

The Secret Life of Dexter Gabriel — aka P. Djèlí Clark

Explore the captivating journey of UConn Africana Studies and History professor Dexter Gabriel, who, under the pen name P. Djèlí Clark, found literary success in the world of science fiction. From receiving his Ph.D. to the thrill of Tor.com publishing, witness the secret life of Dexter Gabriel unfold in the realm of fantasy and storytelling. […]

Fiona Vernal’s EPOCH Program is Now officially in Partnership with Connecticut Humanities

Connecticut Humanities has awarded a $200,000 Partnership Grant to Fiona Vernal for her program “An Integrated Framework for Engaged, Public, Oral, and Community Histories” (or EPOCH), which focuses on the expansion of public history, encouraging collaboration between UConn undergraduates, faculty, archivists, and community organizations to tell captivating stories that have taken place both across the […]