More Than a Campus. A Community.
At the University of Hartford, learning extends beyond the classroom into real-world experiences and communities. With ongoing connections to the Greater Hartford region, our students regularly engage in projects and partnerships that make a measurable impact. Whether it's improving local neighborhoods through volunteer work, performing classic productions like The Nutcracker, or welcoming future students during summer programs, every experience reflects a commitment to growth, collaboration, and purpose. The result is an environment where students are empowered to take action and thrive within the community we all share.
The following events are open to the public, please join us!
Barney School of Business 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Thursday, November 6 at 6 p.m. I Wilde Auditorium, followed by a reception in the Stanley Black & Decker Commons
The Barney School of Business honors outstanding alumni and recognizes their impact on the business community at the 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception. This year’s inductees are Jarrod Moses A’89, ’91, and Olivia Schmidt M’95.
Wayang and the Jewish Tale: Global Dialogues in Indonesian Puppetry
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 12:45 to 2 p.m., Berkman Recital Hall in The Hartt School’s Fuller Music Center.
The event, part of courses taught by Hillyer College Assistant Professor Ju-Young Ha, invites all to explore global storytelling through Indonesian puppetry. Dr. Matthew Isaac Cohen, Guggenheim Fellow and professor at the University of Connecticut, will introduce wayang kulit (shadow puppetry) and wayang golek (rod puppetry), highlighting how these traditions continue to excel today through innovation and collaboration.
A short wayang golek performance based on a Jewish folk tale, developed with Dr. Eliyahu Krigel of West Hartford’s Beth El Synagogue, demonstrates the art form’s evolving role in cultural dialogue and creative fusion.
Learning Opportunities
UHart offers a wide range of programs for adult learners. You can finish your degree, learn a new skill, stay current in your career, or earn a certificate in a new one.
Whether it’s for credit, career advancement, or the love of learning, explore UHart’s Continuing Education offerings.
No SATs, ACTs, or 500-word essays required!
The Presidents’ College is an informal, welcoming community of people from greater Hartford and (thanks to Zoom) much farther afield. We immerse ourselves in short courses and stand-alone lectures on a wide and wild range of topics, including history, literature, STEM, fine and performing arts and current events. We partner with UHart’s seven colleges and myriad undergraduate departments to co-present courses on matters of the moment in the spheres of business, economics, politics, diversity/equity, and culture.
Our instructors are drawn from the finest of UHart faculty and outside experts, and they consistently enthuse about teaching the engaged Presidents’ College attendees.
Joining this community is simple: choose one or more from each semester’s bounty of courses; register; prepare for lift-off!
Opportunities for civic engagement, volunteerism, and service learning abound.
The Center for Community Service works with agencies throughout the Greater Hartford area to serve as a resource for students, alumni, faculty and staff.
H Magazine
A Bit of Light Reading
H magazine brings the University of Hartford experience and story to life. We encourage you to read about UHart’s powerful impact on student success—and in the local community. UHart has stayed remarkably true to its original mission of serving as a valued resource for individuals, families, and businesses throughout Greater Hartford. Please accept an open invitation to visit campus and experience the momentum you read about in each issue of H firsthand.
Quick Links
These UHart facts and figures offer a quick snapshot of our rich history, dynamic offerings, and diverse community.
View the mission, vision, and values statements that drive our purpose and passion at the University of Hartford.
The University is deeply committed to its mission of cultivating a welcoming campus climate where everyone feels safe and supported.
It's not just outstanding faculty and students that makes UHart stand out. Read about the special things that make us proud, different, and uniquely UHart.
Get to know us through the activities and events we care about, the things they represent, and traditions that give UHart character and history.
Morning Jazz, Polka Time, Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Gospel.
WWUH, UHart’s Public Alternative Radio since 1968, is home to an extensive music library of close to 140,000 LPs and CDs — one of the largest collections in the country.
The station is supported by approximately 80 students, faculty, and community volunteers.