University In West Hartford Earns Major Honor

University of Saint Joseph

WEST HARTFORD, CT — The University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford recently earned a major honor for its academic offerings and student environment.

It has been designated as an"Opportunity College and University by the Carnegie Classifications," USJ officials said recently.

According to USJ, the designation recognizes the school "as an institution that can serve as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success."

The Opportunity Colleges and Universities designation is part of a newly developed Student
Access and Earnings Classification, published this month by the Carnegie Foundation and the
American Council on Education.

"This new classification examines the extent to which institutions foster opportunities for student success by measuring whether institutions are enrolling students reflective of the communities they serve, and how the earnings of those students compare to peers in their area," wrote USJ.

USJ officials were excited about the honor.

“This recognition from the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education
affirms what we have long known at the University of Saint Joseph; when students from
all backgrounds are given access to rigorous, mission-driven academics, they achieve
meaningful outcomes that benefit their lives, careers, and communities,” said University
of Saint Joseph President Rhona C. Free.

“Being named an Opportunity College and University reflects our ongoing commitment to helping students thrive academically, professionally, and personally, and to graduate with the skills to transform their communities.”

For more information about the designation, click on this link.