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Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin is Plenary Speaker at AAMP Conference
The delivered AAMP Conference talk of UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D., K.C.S.L,. entitled “Addressing Health Disparities in a New Era of Challenges and Opportunities,” underscored the importance of combating racial and ethnic health disparities in America and around the world.
October 28, 2025
Africana Studies is Now Offering an African Studies Minor
We’re thrilled to share that since 2024, the Africana Studies Institute has officially offered the African Studies Minor, previously managed by the Individualized Major Program.
July 29, 2025
Panel by the International Studies Association
Congratulations to Professor Fumilayo Showers for being invited to speak on the panel by the International Studies Association! Her research focuses on the transnational movement of people across borders and their incorporation into the health systems of receiving nations as workers.
April 16, 2025
President for the 2026-2027 term by the Society for the Study of Social Problems!
Congratulations to Professor David Embrick on being elected to serve as President-Elect for the 2025-2025 term and President for the 2026-2027 term by the Society for the Study of Social Problems!
April 16, 2025
Uncomfortable Conversations: Voting Engagement with Dr. Evelyn M. Simien
The Amistad Center’s Uncomfortable Conversations Series invites artists, scholars, and community members to address important topics that promote meaningful dialogue and understanding. This session focuses on voting rights, access, participation, and registration in the United States. It aims to foster open discussion and highlight pathways toward progress.
April 16, 2025
U.S Democracy and Human Rights: At a crossroads?
February 19, 2025
