Union Institute & University

Union Institute & University offers educational programs for adults who wish to achieve their professional goals and pursue a lifetime of learning, service and social responsibility. Since its founding in 1964, Union has been a leader in the development and delivery of high-quality undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs designed for busy adults. Students can choose to complete their studies online, in the classroom or through a blend of the two. MISSION Union Institute & University educates highly motivated adults who seek academic programs to engage, enlighten and empower them to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility. VALUES Academic Excellence: Union Institute & University is committed to academic excellence and ensures institutional quality through continuous assessment and review of programs, processes, policies, and outcomes. Creative and Critical Thinking: Union Institute & University supports different modes of disciplinary and interdisciplinary inquiry that examine underlying assumptions, explore issues from multiple perspectives, and develop new ways of thinking. Theory and Practice: Union Institute & University provides an educational experience whereby scholarship and theory are connected and applied to real-world action and practice. Social Justice: Union Institute & University recognizes that with knowledge comes the responsibility to serve in advancing a culturally pluralistic, equitable, and interdependent world. Diversity: Union Institute & University is committed to promoting diversity among its academic community and in the world at large. Integrity: Union Institute & University is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards of performance and conducts its affairs with transparency, integrity, and respect. For more information about Union Institute & University, visit www.myunion.edu