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- A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Our faculty, staff, and students reaffirmed our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) during this strategic planning process. We believe UConn can set the standard across higher education for how to embrace these principles and infuse them across everything we do.
- Excellence in Research, Innovation, and Engagement
UConn’s greatness is interconnected with its contributions beyond our campuses. Our research and engagement activities fuel knowledge and discovery, accelerate economic growth and innovation across sectors, and change lives.
- Husky Pride and Resilience
UConn pride is everywhere. We consistently rank among the top universities and are home to renowned faculty, staff, and academic programs.
- Seven World-Class Campuses, One Flagship University
Students entrust us to help them achieve greater success in their lives. During our strategic planning process, many students, faculty, and staff reiterated that the presence of UConn campuses throughout the state is a strength.
- Student Success Journey
We aim to identify strategies to facilitate an enriching student learning experience and timely and equitable academic progression for all students — undergraduate and graduate.
- Wellness of People and Planet
At UConn, we recognize that the well-being of people and the health of our planet are inseparable. Our commitment to a brighter future means fostering the physical, mental, and environmental wellness of our students, faculty, staff, and the world at large.
UConn Health Helping Build Connecticut Youths Future Careers in Health and Science
Approximately 100 high school and college students had the opportunity to engage with UConn Health faculty, staff, medical, dental and graduate students in a series of activities to raise awareness about health and biomedical science careers and the admissions process for medical, dental, and graduate schools.
Area of Focus A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Priority Action Expand opportunities for early college experiences and lifelong learning to empower a diverse range of learners.
Dental Students Honor Hispanic Heritage
Students in the UConn Chapter of the Student National Dental Association/Hispanic Student Dental Association (SNDA/HSDA) have been celebrating the vibrant culture and significant contributions of the Hispanic community during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Area of Focus A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Priority Action Cultivate an environment that promotes belonging and inclusion across cultures, identities, and abilities and empowers each individual to feel connected to the Husky community.
UConn Holds Mobile Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching and Transformation
The Mobile Summer Institute on Scientific Teaching and Transformation brought over 50 faculty, staff, and students from three UConn campuses in May to champion equity and inclusion for enhanced student success.
Area of Focus A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Priority Action Priority Actions: Cultivate an environment that promotes belonging and inclusion across cultures, identities, and abilities and empowers each individual to feel connected to the Husky community.
Area of Focus Student Success Journey
Priority Action Provide culturally competent, sustained advising, helping students to successfully navigate their academic and career pathways, including between undergraduate and graduate programs.
David Mahatha Joins UConn Law as Assistant Dean
UConn has named Dr. David Mahatha, the new Assistant Dean of Diversity, Belonging, and Community Engagement at the UConn School of Law. Dean Mahatha and UConn are committed to shaping environments where everyone can succeed and feel like they belong.
Area of Focus A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Priority Action Cultivate an environment that promotes belonging and inclusion across cultures, identities, and abilities and empowers each individual to feel connected to the Husky community.
Pride Celebrated at UConn Health
UConn Health believes in health care for all and provides equitable and inclusive care to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning+ members of our community. For Pride Month, students proudly raised a pride flag on the UConn Health Campus.
Area of Focus A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Priority Action Cultivate an environment that promotes belonging and inclusion across cultures, identities, and abilities and empowers each individual to feel connected to the Husky community.
High School Students Get Hands on Experience at UConn Chemistry Early College Experience Day
More than 100 students from eight high schools across Connecticut gathered in the UConn Chemistry Building for a day of hands-on lab experiments. The experiments and hands-on activities are designed to enable students to see some of the techniques used by researchers in their labs.
Area of Focus A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Priority Action Expand opportunities for early college experiences and lifelong learning to empower a diverse range of learners.
‘Doctors Academy’ at UConn Health Graduates High School Seniors
The Doctors Academy is part of the longstanding Health Career Opportunity Programs, where middle school and high school students receive in-depth education in the health sciences and career path mentorship on Saturdays and in the summer.
Area of Focus A Stronger, More Inclusive University
Priority Action Strengthen pipeline programs to provide equitable access to national caliber education for all of Connecticut’s students.