The University of Connecticut is the flagship public university of Connecticut, recognized for its competitive business and nursing programs and dominant athletics tradition. Located in Storrs, UConn has grown into a major research university with strong STEM offerings and a highly regarded honors program.
Mascot: Husky
Notable Alumni
Ray Allen (NBA Hall of Famer)•Meg Ryan (actress)•Sue Bird (WNBA legend)
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UConn's Division of University Safety provides 24/7 policing, electronic dorm access, and emergency notification systems. Violent crime remains rare at the rural Storrs campus.
Storrs is a quiet, rural community in northeastern Connecticut with very low crime rates. Consistently ranked among the safest college settings in the country.
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