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The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university system with its main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, named after two benefactors. In 1893, the school became a public land grant college, then took its current name in 1939. Over the following decade, social work…
The University of Connecticut is a public land-grant research university system with its main campus in Storrs, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1881 as the Storrs Agricultural School, named after two benefactors. In 1893, the school became a public land grant college, then took its current name in 1939. Over the following decade, social work, nursing, and graduate programs were established. During the 1960s, UConn Health was established for new medical and dental schools. UConn is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
  • Established: April 21, 1881
  • President: Radenka Maric
  • Former names: Storrs Agricultural School (1881–1899) · Connecticut Agricultural College (1899–1933) · Connecticut State College (1933–1939)
  • Motto: Robur (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "Oak, Strength"
  • Accreditation: NECHE
  • Academic affiliations: CUMU · U21 · Sea-grant · Space-grant

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