The University of Connecticut's Economics Department in Storrs, CT, United States, is a leading center for economic education and research. It offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to equip students with a strong foundation in economic theory and advanced analytical skills. The department is home to a distinguished faculty actively engaged in impactful research across diverse fields, contributing to both academic knowledge and real-world applications. Students benefit from a rigorous curriculum that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for successful careers in finance, government, consulting, research, and other sectors, or for further graduate studies. This dynamic environment provides students with the tools needed to understand and navigate the complexities of the global economy.
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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.
