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The Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute is home to UConn's human rights programs and Dodd Impact. The Thomas J. Dodd.

In 2001, the University of Connecticut designated human rights as a university priority. This was the culmination of a flourishing of human rights activities at the University in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Dodd Research Center was founded in 1995, housing the Nuremberg archives of former Nuremberg Executive Counsel and Connecticut Senator, Thomas J. Since 2000, the University has hosted the M

arsha Lilien Gladstein Visiting Professor of Human Rights that brings leading human rights scholars to the University campus to teach and give a public lecture on central developments in the field. The Human Rights Institute was founded in 2003 by the Gladstein Professor of Human Rights, Richard A. Wilson in order to promote interdisciplinary research and teaching across the University. Since then nine joint faculty have been hired at the Institute to build the research profile of the Institute and to contribute to the growing undergraduate major and minor, and graduate certificate in human rights. In 2001, a human rights minor was established at the University and currently enrolls approximately 40 minors, making it one of the largest human rights minors in the country. On the basis of the success of the human rights minor, a human rights major was launched in 2012. The human rights undergraduate major now has over 150 students earning degrees in human rights and participating in internships across New England. The Institute has one of the largest human rights majors in the country.

08/10/2026

We are excited to continue highlighting our 2026 Summer Internship Fellows!

Reem Saood is a 2026 recipient of our Open Society Foundations Award. Reem is pursuing majors in Human Rights and Political Science, and is pre-law. Reem has an internship site at Amnesty International.

Stay tuned to learn about our other funding awardees as we conclude our Summer Internship Fellows and move to our supported capstone placements!

08/07/2026

Are you a HRTS alum? We invite you to share your professional journey and insights with current students through our Career Panel, a 90-minute virtual panel discussion taking place during the Spring 2027 semester. These panels bring together alumni working in similar sectors to share their career paths, day-to-day professional experiences, and advice for students interested in entering the field, followed by an open Q&A with undergraduate and graduate students.

Please note that exact dates have not yet been determined and will be scheduled with consideration of your availability.

Interested in participating in the Career Panel or any of our alumni engagement initiatives? Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

There is no substitute for the perspective of alumni who have successfully navigated the transition from college to professional life. Your insights can help students better understand the opportunities and challenges ahead while offering practical guidance they cannot find in a classroom.

08/06/2026

The spotlight continues on our outstanding 2026 Summer Internship Fellows!

Suleen Kareem is a 2026 recipient of our Open Society Foundations Award. Suleen is pursuing majors in Human Rights and Philosophy, with an internship site at Bellwether International.

Stay tuned to learn about our other Summer Internship Fellows and our supported capstone placements as we continue announcing the results of our annual funding competitions!

08/05/2026

Human rights education is about more than understanding global issues, it’s about preparing people to think critically, engage locally, and create meaningful change in their communities. In a recent conversation with UConn Today, Professor Kathryn Libal reflects on the evolving role of human rights education, the importance of fostering meaningful community connections, and why universities have a critical role to play in preparing students to meet today’s challenges. From research and teaching to grassroots initiatives like the Welcome Quilt Collective, Libal highlights how human rights work begins close to home.

Read more by visiting today.uconn.edu/2026/07/connectedness-and-responsibility-outgoing-institute-director-weighs-in-on-the-current-significance-of-human-rights-education/

08/04/2026

We are continuing to showcase our 2026 Summer Internship Fellows!

Lukas Heil is a 2026 recipient of our Open Society Foundations Award. Lukas is pursuing majors in Human Rights and Sociology, with an internship site at Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services.

Stay tuned to learn about our other funding awardees!

08/03/2026

Are you a HRTS alum? We invite you to participate in our Alumni Mentor Program and share your knowledge, experiences, and career insights with current students. The Alumni Mentor Program is a semester-long mentoring experience that pairs third- and fourth-year undergraduate students with Human Rights alumni working across a variety of professional fields. Through 60 minute virtual meetings every other week, mentors and students will explore guided topics related to career pathways, professional development, and the transition from college to the workplace.

This program provides students with the opportunity to learn directly from alumni who have navigated their own professional journeys and can offer valuable perspectives, advice, and encouragement as students prepare for life after graduation.

Interested in becoming a mentor or in any of our other alumni engagement initiatives? Email us at [email protected] to learn more and get involved.

Stay tuned for more information our Spring 2027 Career Panel!

07/31/2026

Join us as we continue highlighting our incredible 2026 Summer Internship Fellows!

Katrina Hatch is a funding recipient of the Eversource Energy Chair in Business. Katrina is pursuing majors in Human Rights and Environmental Studies, with an internship site at the Business and Human Rights Center.

Stay tuned to learn about our other Summer Internship Fellows and our supported capstone placements as we continue announcing the results of our annual funding competitions!

07/30/2026

Are you a HRTS alum? We’d love for you to stay connected and share your experiences with the next generation of human rights students! Our Ask an Alum Advice Column offers an accessible, low-stakes way for alumni to connect with current students. Once a month, participating alumni answer two to three student-submitted questions and share their professional insights through our monthly advice column.

Interested in participating in this or other alumni engagement opportunities? Email us at [email protected] to learn more.

There is no substitute for the perspective of alumni who have successfully navigated the transition from college to professional life. Your experiences can help students better understand the many possibilities ahead.

Stay tuned for more information about additional alumni engagement opportunities, including our Alumni Mentor Program and Spring 2027 Career Panel!

07/28/2026

Continuing our 2026 Summer Internship Fellows highlight, next up is Katherine Gutierrez!

Katherine is a 2026 recipient of our Open Society Foundations Award. She is pursuing majors in Human Rights and Political Science and is in the Special Program in Law at UConn. Katherine's internship site is at the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants.

Stay tuned to learn about our other funding awardees!

07/27/2026

That's a wrap on Our Year in Numbers!

As this series comes to a close, we’re grateful to the students, faculty, staff, alumni, partners, supporters, and community members who contributed to another impactful year at HRI.

These numbers tell only part of the story. Behind every statistic are people working together to advance human rights through research, education, dialogue, and community engagement.

Thank you for being part of that work. Stay tuned as we move forward in the next year!

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Storrs, CT
06269

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http://humanrights.uconn.edu/

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