Support American Studies at UConn
American Studies (AMST) is an interdisciplinary field that examines the cultures, histories, and lived experiences that shape the United States and its global impact. At UConn, AMST brings together scholarship, teaching, and community engagement to explore power, identity, and social change across time, connecting local contexts to national and global narratives.
The Fund for American Studies
The Fund for American Studies supports impactful initiatives, including:
- Innovative teaching and experiential learning opportunities
- Public-facing research projects
- Community partnerships and collaborations
- Projects that document local histories
- Engagement with cultural institutions
These efforts connect classroom knowledge to real-world contexts and deepen student learning.
Impact of Your Gift
Gifts help strengthen the program and expand opportunities by:
- Increasing student access to hands-on learning experiences
- Supporting faculty research and creative work
- Building and sustaining community partnerships across Connecticut and beyond
- Helping students develop critical insight, storytelling skills, and civic engagement practices
Make Your Gift Today
Your support helps students connect knowledge to action and prepares them to contribute meaningfully to public life and cultural understanding.
Make your gift today and support the future of American Studies at UConn.
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