Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate research at Union College had its origin in the first third of the 20th century, when chemistry professor Charles Hurd began involving students in his colloid chemistry investigations. Since then, undergraduate research has taken hold in all disciplines at the College, making this endeavor the lynchpin of the Union education. By the mid-1960s several disciplines at Union had established a senior research thesis requirement, and in 1978 the College began funding faculty-mentored student research in all disciplines. This was followed by the creation of funded summer research opportunities, again in all disciplines at the College, in 1986. The latest College Mission Statement, approved by the Board of Trustees in 1992, explicitly mentions undergraduate research as an activity that the College intends to promote because of its inherent pedagogical benefits for students. These benefits include the development of critical thinking and communication skills, perhaps the most important skill sets to ensure success after college
Undergraduate Research News:
 Student remnants become charitable contributions |
 Yates students: This is UC |
 College raises more than $70K for charity |
Four students awarded non-profit summer internships |
 Home sweet home: Habitat house now a reality for local family |
 Habitat house complete; dedication set for Sunday |
Derby Days: Greek fundraiser's friendly competition to aid local charity |
 U-Care Day to celebrate with local families Sunday |
 Kara Lightman '09: 'Peace scholar' aims to help women in Cambodia |
Catwalk for a Cause to help with New Orleans recovery |