The Observer Online - Fall 2008

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Welcome Class of 2012! More than 1,500 freshmen and nearly 200 transfer students joined the University of Hartford community this fall. During weekend Orientation sessions in May and June, new students met each other and took tours of campus.
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Over the past decade, applications and enrollment have gone steadily up. The students we are attracting and enrolling at the University are more talented and better prepared than ever before to take advantage of the rigorous and challenging education we offer. Undergraduate applications have increased 121 percent since 1998; full-time undergraduate enrollment has increased 15 percent; and the number of degrees awarded has increased 23 percent.

From the President - PDF
Bringing international students and faculty to the University of Hartford and sending American students and faculty abroad—has been part of the University’s mission since its founding, and it has been one of President Harrison's highest goals since his arrival on campus 10 years ago.

Real-World Experience: Me and My Shadow
Students' get a firsthand look at the day-to-day operation of various careers in area corporations, design studios, engineering firms, and medical facilities.

2008 Commencement
ESPN sportscaster Bob Ley told 1,300 members of the Class of 2008 to “grab that moment” as they discover the wonders of life to come.

Special Section: Success Counts! - PDF
The University of Hartford’s Campaign of Commitment ended successfully on June 30, having surpassed the $175 million fundraising mark.

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