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The University of Bridgeport was founded in 1927 as the Junior College of Connecticut – the first junior college chartered by any legislature in the northeastern states. In the words of its founders, the college’s purpose was to develop in students “a point of view and a habit of mind that promotes clear thinking and sound judgment in later professional and business experience.” Although U

B has changed in many ways since then, its commitment to student preparation and community service remains central to its mission. The Junior College of Connecticut became the University of Bridgeport in 1947, when the governor of Connecticut chartered the institution as a four-year university with authority to grant the baccalaureate degree. By that time, the former estate of famed circus owner P.T. Barnum at Bridgeport’s picturesque Seaside Park had been purchased. Growth in students, faculty, programs and buildings was rapid. Strong growth continued throughout the 1960s and ’70s. In January 1979, the University was licensed to offer the doctoral degree in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.). In 1991 the College of Chiropractic was established, thereby becoming the first affiliation of a chiropractic school with a university in the United States. Significant financial support from the Professors World Peace Academy (PWPA), a non-profit organization of academicians dedicated to world peace through education, enabled the University of Bridgeport to continue its programs in the aftermath of great challenges for both the University and the City of Bridgeport. In 1996 the University established the College of Naturopathic Medicine, which grants the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.). In fall 2006, the University began enrolling students in a Ph.D. program in Computer Science and Engineering. UB Today
The University maintains its primary commitments and holds fast to its values. Academic programs are offered through twelve schools, colleges and institutes. Concern for student development and support predominate. A career-oriented focus in academic programs is complemented at the undergraduate level with a state-of-the-art core curriculum that helps students secure competencies for lifelong learning and knowledge about our world. The graduate, professional and health sciences programs offer career-oriented master’s and doctoral degrees. Co-operative education opportunities, accelerated learning (through the University’s IDEAL Program), commitment to teaching and a strong tradition of “students first” are a few of the reasons over 5,300 students are enrolled at the University.

Our Purple Knight alumni came together at Fenway Park this week to watch the Red Sox game!
08/20/2026

Our Purple Knight alumni came together at Fenway Park this week to watch the Red Sox game!

08/19/2026

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A huge thank you to all of our University of Bridgeport alumni and friends who joined us for an unforgettable evening at...
06/10/2026

A huge thank you to all of our University of Bridgeport alumni and friends who joined us for an unforgettable evening at the New York Athletic Club! A big special thanks to our event sponsors: Gordon Stier '77, Art Landi '74, and Lorraine Taylor '76. We were especially honored to welcome NBA legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier from the New York Knicks, who spent the evening meeting guests, taking photos, signing gear, and sharing basketball memories with everyone.

If you couldn't make it, check out these photos to see some of our alumni with Walt, and we hope to see you at our next alumni event!

University of Bridgeport

As we continue celebrating our recent graduation for the Class of 2026, we’re excited to share a collection of photos an...
05/05/2026

As we continue celebrating our recent graduation for the Class of 2026, we’re excited to share a collection of photos and stories from our graduates, in their own words, how UB helped shape their journeys:

Bruno Cakurs earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and will be studying at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon. “It was amazing here at UB,” he says fondly. “I had four years of growth and transformation.”

While working at a pediatrician’s office, Sianna Haviland majored in Psychology and hopes to go into the UB Masters’ program in either Counseling or Health Sciences.

Gymnastics teammates and graduates Samantha Krenzel, Criminal Justice, and Maddie Viles, Psychology, celebrate their graduation. Samantha will be returning to the UB graduate program in Criminal Justice while Maddie is heading to work in her field.

Student athlete Matthew Levantini earned a degree in Marketing and was selected as one of 80 graduates across the country to participate in a career event at the Stryker Corporation.

UB Advancement’s own Jack Mindek graduated with a Master’s Degree in Technology Management, a unique program that combines business and engineering. “This is a really cool degree that very few schools have,” says Mindek. “It’s a really good mix of business administration, software implementation, and project management.”

LPN Jessica Monteiro earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration. She is working toward getting her registered nurse degree and eventually wants to go into management.

James Najera graduated with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science, serving as president of the Med Lab Sciences club. He will be working as a technologist at Yale New Haven Hospital next year.

Marina de Oliviera is graduating with a Psychology degree and next year will be attending graduate school at UB in Mental Health Counseling. “I had a lot of fun and met great friends,” she says. “I feel like part of a team here.”

UB soccer player Jakob Reinhardt majored in Business Administration and next year is headed to Universidade Católica Portuguesa to play soccer and earn a graduate degree.

Ashley Smith has been practicing dental hygiene with an Associate Degree for 17 years, but decided to come to UB to get her bachelor’s in dental hygiene. She’ll be continuing to work in clinical dental hygiene as she moves into a bright future.

University of Bridgeport

04/30/2026
It's UB Giving Day!Your participation during UB Giving Day can help create meaningful opportunities through scholarships...
04/30/2026

It's UB Giving Day!

Your participation during UB Giving Day can help create meaningful opportunities through scholarships, student programming, athletic initiatives, and other important campus priorities.

Please join us and consider supporting the area that means the most to you. Visit our Giving Day webpage at https://www.bridgeport.edu/support-ub/giving-day to give now or for more information.

University of Bridgeport

04/28/2026

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