President’s Message

Welcome to the website of the University of Bridgeport! You are becoming part of one of America's truly unique institutions of higher learning.

Here at UB on our beautiful ocean-side campus, we have outstanding students from 90 countries and 34 states. Nowhere in America will you find such diversity. Both in the classroom and in social activities, UB students interact with their counterparts from all corners of the globe. The average class size of 15 helps to ensure that all students receive the personal attention of their professors as well as opportunities to participate in informative, often exciting and challenging discussions.

Whether you come to UB to acquire a high-quality liberal arts education, a knowledge of computer science and engineering, or academic training in business, the arts, or the healing sciences, you will certainly leave here well equipped in those fields. In addition, you will have had many opportunities to gain insights and informed perspectives on world issues and cultures.

We at the University of Bridgeport believe that beyond career training, the object of education is personal development. Our students are encouraged to involve themselves in one or more of our many student clubs, as well as theater productions, student government and community service. It is often in these enjoyable extra-curricular activities that we have opportunities to explore and develop as yet untapped aspects of our character and our talents.

It is our sincere hope that you will come to call UB your home away from home. Our peaceful campus, located in historic New England, has a proud eight-decade tradition of educating students who have gone on to make a difference in the world. We encourage our students to take advantage of the many opportunities afforded them here on campus and in the region. We also hope they also take the time to explore nearby New York City's many cultural offerings.

We take pride in knowing that enrollment at UB begins a gratifying lifelong association, first as a student and later as a member of our distinguished and accomplished alumni.

Please know that we will be glad to answer any questions you may have and we always appreciate your feedback. I hope I may look forward to getting to know you.

Sincerely,

Neil Albert Salonen, President

email: president@bridgeport.edu