At UConn Waterbury, every student’s journey matters. Your gift helps ensure our students have the support, resources, and opportunities they need to overcome barriers, pursue their goals, and build meaningful futures.
This year, the UConn Waterbury Enhancement Fund has a particular focus on advancing programming that strengthens student experience and success while expanding access for our broader community. Contributions support hands‑on learning, scholarships and basic needs assistance, workforce development, and outreach programs that connect UConn Waterbury with K–12 students and families through initiatives such as Husky Prep Academy and campus field experiences. Investments in emerging technologies—including healthcare and simulation tools like immersive virtual reality environments—help prepare students for in‑demand careers aligned with regional workforce needs.
Gifts to this fund support the students and programs that, in turn, strengthen the greater Waterbury region by building talent, access, and opportunity. Every gift—no matter the size—signals belief in our students and in the future of our community.
Your generosity helps create opportunity—one student, one program, one pathway at a time.
Double Your Impact During UConn Gives
All gifts to the UConn Waterbury Enhancement Fund will be matched dollar‑for‑dollar up to $2,500, instantly doubling your support for students and campus initiatives that strengthen the greater Waterbury region and workforce.
Donors may also choose to direct their gift to other UConn Waterbury funds aligned with specific interests.
The UConn Foundation (EIN 06-6070722) is an independent, not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization that exists to support the educational, scientific, cultural, research, and recreational objectives of the University of Connecticut.
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