University of Connecticut
Public university in Storrs, Connecticut, United States
The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public land-grant university located in Storrs, Connecticut. Founded in 1881, UConn is the flagship university for the state of Connecticut and is a member of the Universities Research Association.
History[edit | edit source]
The University of Connecticut was established in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, named after Charles and Augustus Storrs, who donated land and money to start the school. In 1893, it became Connecticut's land-grant college and was renamed the Storrs Agricultural College. The institution became the University of Connecticut in 1939.
Campuses[edit | edit source]
UConn has multiple campuses across the state, including its main campus in Storrs and regional campuses in Avery Point, Stamford, Waterbury, and Hartford. The university also operates the UConn Health Center in Farmington.
Academics[edit | edit source]
UConn offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. It is organized into 14 schools and colleges, including the School of Business, School of Engineering, and School of Law. The university is known for its research initiatives and is classified as an R1: Doctoral University with very high research activity.
Athletics[edit | edit source]
The UConn Huskies are the athletic teams that represent the university. They compete in the NCAA Division I and are members of the Big East Conference. UConn is particularly renowned for its successful men's and women's basketball programs.
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
UConn has produced many notable alumni, including:
- Ray Allen, former professional basketball player
- Sue Bird, professional basketball player
- Meg Ryan, actress
- Richard Mastracchio, NASA astronaut
- David Morris Lee, Nobel laureate in Physics
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References[edit | edit source]
- "University of Connecticut." UConn. Accessed October 2023. [1]
- "History of UConn." UConn Archives. Accessed October 2023. [2]
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