research agreement with UConn Health and will create at least 300 positions within 10 years, 30 percent of total employees being senior scientist positions. Once fully developed, the facility is projected to employ 600 scientists and technicians. The state of Connecticut has approved $291 million of the total capital and research budget; Jackson Laboratory will raise the balance of $860 million through federal research grants, philanthropy, and service income.
== Academics ==
The University of Connecticut is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.
=== Undergraduate ===
Students at UConn can pursue over 100 majors, eight undergraduate degrees, 17 graduate degrees and five professional degree programs across 10 schools and colleges. Students choose from 87 different minors at UConn, including areas of study not offered as formalized majors.
UConn participates in the New England Board of Higher Education's Regional Student Program (NERSP), allowing students from the five other New England …
