A Necessary Intersection: How Science Needs Humanities w/ Anna Mae Duane

by Pascale Joachim, ’23 While preparing for my conversation with Professor Duane, I was most interested in discovering what she considered to be the common thread or narrative arc of her scholarship: her research background is in African American Literature, American Literature, Childhood Studies, and Disability Studies. These topics seemed widely varied and somewhat disconnected, […]

Prof. Serkan Gorkemli named UCHI Faculty Fellow

Professor Serkan Gorkemli, of the Stamford campus, has been named a 2023-24 UCHI Faculty Fellow for his project titled “You’re Always Welcome Here, a Book of Short Stories.” Congratulations, Prof. Gorkemli!

Prof. Yohei Igarashi Receives NHC Fellowship

Professor Yohei Igarashi, of the Storrs campus, has received a residential fellowship from the National Humanities Center (NHC) for the 2023-24 academic year. This fellowship is part of his work in Languages and Literature research. Congratulations, Prof. Igarashi!

Katherine Jimenez ’24 (CLAS) Receives Beinecke Scholarship

Katherine Jimenez ’24 (CLAS), a student in both the English and Journalism programs, has been named as the University of Connecticut’s first Beinecke Scholarship recipient. Read more about the award and her upcoming projects on UConn Today. Congratulations, Katherine!

Aetna Graduate Critical Writing & Teaching of Writing Prizes Open

It’s April, the cruelest month (especially for academics).  Apparently, poet T.S. Eliot knew a thing or two.  But what he might not have also known is this: There Are Prizes!! Yes, it’s true! It’s time to start thinking about two significant prizes for UConn graduate students.   Aetna Graduate Teaching of Writing Award Prize: Maximum $500 […]

Prof. Brenda Brueggemann receives JEDI Grant

Professor Brenda Brueggemann, Storrs Campus, has received a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) grant for her work on the Mansfield Training School and its importance in the local history of disability visibility. Learn more about Prof. Brueggemann and her students’ work from our article in last fall’s newsletter from Pascale Joachim, ’23 (CLAS) Congratulations […]

Kiedra Taylor wins CETL University Teaching Award

Congratulations to Kiedra Taylor, ’24 (Ph.D.), who has won the 2023 CETL Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award! Read more about Kiedra’s work with the Connecticut Writing Project and the Write On, Black Girl! magazine.

Prof. Anna Mae Duane, new Humanities Institute Director

Prof. Anna Mae Duane is the newly appointed fourth director of the UConn Humanities Institute.

Prof. Barreca, Josh Couvares ’15 (CLAS) in CLAS Connections Debut

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor Gina Barreca and her former student Josh Couvares ’15 (CLAS) open up about their mentorship connection and love of food and literature.

Aetna Chair of Writing

Aetna Chair of Writing Established in the 1980s, the Aetna Chair of Writing draws from the Aetna Life and Casualty Foundation’s Aetna Endowment to initiate, enhance, and otherwise further University of Connecticut writing programs.