Opportunity for all members of the ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ 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 ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ is a land and Sea Grant institution and the flagship campus of the ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ System. This vibrant and dynamic university serves the residents of ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ, 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 ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ 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 ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ’s abundant natural resources and build intellectual, cultural, and economic capacity throughout ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ and beyond.
Through integrated teaching, research, and outreach, the ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ improves the quality of life for people in ÎÞÓÇÊÓƵ and around the world, and promotes responsible stewardship of human, natural, and financial resources.
