About the Department
We produce groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and offer unique educational experiences for UConn students. We also form key community partnerships to create more sustainable, equitable, and just ways of life.
Areas of Study
American Studies
Discover the complex structures that shape U.S. culture and how it connects to the world beyond its borders.
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Asian and Asian American Studies
Investigate the diverse experience of people of Asian descent living across the world.
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Native American and Indigenous Studies
Examine the issues impacting Native American and Indigenous communities.
Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Explore the complex influences on gender and sexuality locally, globally, and over time.
Recent News
- WGSS Class Creates Collaborative Feminist PublicationStudents created a feminist newsletter as their final class project, exploring the connections between feminism, art, and history.
- UConn, Connecticut’s 5 Recognized Tribes Launch Historic PartnershipThe agreement, the first of its kind on the East Coast, was made possible with support from Native American and Indigenous Studies professor and area director Sandy Grande.
- World Champion Hoop Dancer Lisa Odjig to Perform at UConnIn honor of Native and Indigenous Heritage Month, Odjig (Wiikwemkoong First Nation) will perform at two events on Nov. 10 and 11.
Upcoming Events
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Jan30Exhibition Opening Reception4:30 PM
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