Transforming the World Takes Social and Critical Inquiry
The new Department of Social and Critical Inquiry at UConn brings together the collective expertise of faculty in four intersecting areas of study.
Transforming the World Takes Social and Critical Inquiry
The new Department of Social and Critical Inquiry at UConn brings together the collective expertise of faculty in four intersecting areas of study.
Transforming the World Takes Social and Critical Inquiry
The new Department of Social and Critical Inquiry at UConn brings together the collective expertise of faculty in four intersecting areas of study.
Transforming the World Takes Social and Critical Inquiry
The new Department of Social and Critical Inquiry at UConn brings together the collective expertise of faculty in four intersecting areas of study.
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 social, political, and historical structures that shape U.S. culture and how it connects to the world beyond its borders.

Asian and Asian American Studies
Explore the experiences of people of Asian descent across historical periods and regions worldwide.

Native American and Indigenous Studies
Examine the diverse issues that impact Native American and Indigenous communities.

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Learn about the diverse influences on gender and sexuality across regions, eras, and cultures.
Recent News
- Benton Exhibit Honors Minnie Negoro, Pioneering UConn Ceramics ProfessorUConn historians curated the exhibit to honor Negoro's impact on the University and her personal experience with a dark chapter of American history — the incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII.
- 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.
Upcoming Events
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Apr2The Space We MakeALL DAY