Hi all! I came across Stamford University during my college search, but I'm a bit confused about the location. Is it in Connecticut or somewhere else? Can anyone familiar with the university please clarify this for me? Thanks!
Hello! From your description, it seems like there might be a little misunderstanding. If you're referring to the world-renowned private institution famous for its strong STEM programs and Silicon Valley location, that's Stanford University—no "m" in the name. Stanford University is located in Stanford, California, near Palo Alto.
On the other hand, if you're referring to a university in Connecticut, that would be the University of Connecticut-Stamford, which is one of the regional campuses of the University of Connecticut (UConn) system and yes, it's located in Stamford, Connecticut.
So, Stanford is in California and University of Connecticut-Stamford is in Stamford, Connecticut. Both schools are entirely different and quite far from each other, so I hope this clears up any potential confusion. Let us know if you have any other questions!
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