The University of Connecticut (UConn) is dedicated to facilitating access to the knowledge, skills, and cultural know-how needed to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex and interconnected world. UConn generates new knowledge about global affairs, promotes understanding of the foundations and practices of democracy, cultivates cultural knowledge and competencies, and fosters a shared sense of responsibility for humanity globally.

UConn is a research intensive university, a prestigious designation shared by only the nation's top higher education institutions. U.S. News & World Report (2008 America’s Best Colleges) ranks UConn the No. 1 public university in New England and among the Top 26 in the nation.