Mission
More than 160 years of excellence in research, education and service.
The University of º£½ÇÉçÇø advances learning and discovery through excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate academic programs while addressing the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century through research-based knowledge.
Opportunity for all members of the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø community is a cornerstone of our mission. The university welcomes students, research partners and collaborators into an atmosphere that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation.
Founded in 1865, the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø is a land and Sea Grant institution and the flagship campus of the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø System. This vibrant and dynamic university serves the residents of º£½ÇÉçÇø, the nation, and the world through our acclaimed programs in teaching, research, and outreach.
Inspiring and dedicated teaching propels students into new fields of learning and promotes interdisciplinary understanding. Our educational goals are to help students develop their creative abilities, communication, and critical thinking skills, and understanding of traditions in ethics and rationality within the arts, sciences, and professions.
Internationally recognized research, scholarship, and creative activity distinguish the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø as the state’s flagship university, where faculty and students contribute knowledge to issues of local, national, and international significance. As the state’s doctoral-granting institution, research and education are inextricably linked.
Comprehensive outreach, including public service, Cooperative Extension, continuing education, and distance learning, engages learners of all ages in improving their lives and communities. Using research-based knowledge, outreach efforts promote sustainable use of º£½ÇÉçÇø’s abundant natural resources and build intellectual, cultural, and economic capacity throughout º£½ÇÉçÇø and beyond.
Through integrated teaching, research, and outreach, the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø improves the quality of life for people in º£½ÇÉçÇø and around the world, and promotes responsible stewardship of human, natural, and financial resources.
Approved by the University of º£½ÇÉçÇø System Board of Trustees, November 2010
