Union College – Offering Excellence in Academics & Athletics Since 1795 0
About Union College
Founded in 1795, the first college chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York, Union is an independent, liberal arts college.
Its name reflects the sense of community felt by members of various groups who were instrumental in its founding.
The things we value
At Union, you’ll find a vibrant community of learners and scholars, of people whose ambition, energy and desire to make things happen are contagious. In our academic buildings, Minerva Houses, labs, library, studios and recital rooms – pretty much anywhere you go on this historic campus – you will feel the intellectual and creative spark. Our tradition and history provide a rock-solid foundation for innovation and inspire us to do great things.
- We are committed to the life of the mind.
- We are small and personal.
- We care about our communities, local and global.
- We are guided by innovation, inspired by tradition.
- We seek diverse perspectives.
- We embrace the meaning of Union.
The Mission of the College
Union College, founded in 1795, is a scholarly community dedicated to shaping the future and to understanding the past. Faculty, staff, and administrators welcome diverse and talented students into our community, work closely with them to provide a broad and deep education, and guide them in finding and cultivating their passions. We do this with a wide range of disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in the liberal arts and engineering, as well as academic, athletic, cultural, and social activities, including opportunities to study abroad and to participate in undergraduate research and community service. We develop in our students the analytic and reflective abilities needed to become engaged, innovative, and ethical contributors to an increasingly diverse, global, and technologically complex society.
