University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university system whose main campus is in Storrs, Connecticut. It was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, named... Wikipedia

  • Former names:  Storrs Agricultural School (1881–1899), Connecticut Agricultural College (1899–1933), Connecticut State College (1933–1939)
  • Motto:  Robur (Latin)
  • Motto (English):  "Oak, Strength"
  • Type:  Public land-grant research university
  • Established:  April 21, 1881
  • Academic affiliations:  CUMU, U21, Sea-grant, Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $602 million (2021)
  • President:  Radenka Maric
  • Academic staff:  University System: 4,624, Health Center: 5,248
  • Students:  32,669
  • Undergraduates:  24,371
  • Postgraduates:  8,298
  • Campus:  College town / Suburb of large city
  • Colors:  Blue, White and Gray
  • Mascot:  Jonathan the Husky
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FBS - Big East, Independent (football), Hockey East, NEISA
  • Website:  www.uconn.edu
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo