The University of Connecticut (UConn) 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 after two brothers who donated the land for the school. In 1893, the school became a public land grant college, becoming the University of Connecticut in 1939. Over the following decade, social work, nursing and graduate programs were established, while the schools of law and pharmacy were also absorbed into the university. During the 1960s, UConn Health was established for new medical and dental schools. UConn is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
The University of Connecticut School of Medicine, located in Farmington as a key component of UConn Health, serves as the state's public medical school committed to excellence across education, research, and patient care. Founded in 1961, it began educating students in 1968 and graduated its first class in 1972. Deeply integrated with John Dempsey Hospital and other UConn Health entities, it provides a rich environment for learning and clinical experience. The school maintains a significant research enterprise, attracting over $100 million annually for work in vital areas such as aging, genetics, and neuroscience, utilizing advanced facilities. Its forward-thinking MDelta curriculum incorporates team-based learning and early clinical exposure, preparing graduates who are scientifically skilled and dedicated to community service, particularly in underserved populations, embodying its mission of innovation, discovery, education, and service.
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