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the status quo:
We're planning
to upend you.

Our founding was an act of defiance in the name
of possibility. We've been at it ever since, doing
things our own way. And doing them better.

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Our message to the status quo: We're planning to upend you.

Our founding was an act of defiance in the name of possibility. We've been at it ever since, doing things our own way. And doing them better.

Student sitting in a chair, looking out the window in the new Athey Center for Performance and Research.

For the sake of our students.
For the sake of our world.
BECAUSE WE'RE CONN

CAMPAIGN NEWS AND EVENTS

The Conn Community Launches the Defy Boundaries Campaign Celebrate the opening of the Athey Center for Performance and Research at Palmer Auditorium
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of the total Campaign amount raised

Our Priorities

We have the vision to dare and the courage to follow through — to remove barriers, challenge assumptions and refuse limitations.

career-preparation

Career Preparation

Rethink Everything Lean into new ideas. Make them real.
Bringing the Career Center to Main Campus arrow-right Career Programming and Internships Endowment arrow-right Academic Resource Center Expansion arrow-right
MEET THE FUTURE OF THE FUTURE
Shawnia Yon ’24
Shawnia Yon ’24 Shawnia Yon ’24 interns at Christie’s after her first year. Read Shawnia's Story
financial-strength

Financial Strength

Ignite Possibilities We are our best when every Camel thrives.
Connecticut College Fund arrow-right Scholarships and Financial Aid arrow-right Unrestricted Endowment arrow-right
SEE WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DREAM
Aubry Shaw ’22
Aubry Shaw ’22 Scholarship aid supports Aubry during research trip to Costa Rica in summer 2021 Read Aubry's Story
student-life

Student Life

Listen With Purpose The strongest community results from open exchange.
Crozier-Williams Renovations arrow-right Student Programming arrow-right Equity and Inclusion arrow-right The Environment and Sustainability arrow-right Dining Hall and Student Residences arrow-right
COME MEET THE EVEN BETTER CONN
Jessica Archibald ’95
Jessica Archibald ’95 A $1 million leadership gift is transforming Conn’s riverfront Read Jessica's Story
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Teaching and Learning

Resist the Predictable Conn inspires students to challenge the status quo.
Connections and Interdisciplinary Scholarship arrow-right STEM Research and Classroom Spaces arrow-right Professorships and Academic Programs arrow-right Student/Faculty Research arrow-right Global Study and Engagement arrow-right Creative Research and Performance arrow-right
BEHOLD THE JOYS OF REINVENTION
Sally Susman ’84
Sally Susman ’84 Bringing the real world into the classroom Read Sally's Story
athletics

Athletics

Shatter Expectations Don’t mess with a Camel.
Athletic Facilities and the Thames Waterfront arrow-right Athletic Programming and Coaching Excellence arrow-right Camel Athletics Fund arrow-right
HEAR THE SOUND OF CAMELS ROARING
Mya Johnson ’23
Mya Johnson ’23 Mya Johnson ’23 stars on and off the pitch Read Mya's Story

WHEN CAMELS SPEAK

We’re making good noise.
“Rob and Karen have exercised another multimillion dollar vote of confidence for the future of liberal arts, sending a message about the transformative power of the Connecticut College education.” President Katherine Bergeron Connecticut College receives the largest gift in its history

Campaign Leadership

Our excellence.
Amplified. Katherine Bergeron Read More