University Governance & Administration
Guided by academic innovation, educational access, and operational integrity. Meet President Danielle Wilken, Ed.D., and the executive cabinet advancing University of Bridgeport into its second century.
Welcome! At University of Bridgeport, we believe that education is more than earning a degree. It’s about finding your place, discovering your strengths, and preparing for a future you’re excited to step into. Since our founding, UB has been a place where innovation meets opportunity. From the first school of Dental Hygiene in the world to the first master’s degree in Nutrition in the United States, we’ve always embraced what’s next. That tradition continues today with new academic programs, cutting-edge research spaces in Engineering and Business, and partnerships that open doors to high-demand careers.
Growth at UB isn’t just about new programs — it’s about the people who bring our campus to life. We’ve invested in spaces that help students feel at home, from upgraded recreation and athletic facilities to new and improved gathering spaces. Our athletics program has grown to include new NCAA Division II teams making it possible for more students to join our community and thrive here.
I often tell students that growth happens in those moments when you feel challenged, when you’re trying something new, and when you’re stepping outside your comfort zone. That’s where the magic happens. At UB, you’re surrounded by faculty, staff, and peers who believe in your potential and are here to help you turn those moments into milestones.
As we look to the future, I’m proud of the resilience, adaptability, and unbreakable spirit that defines University of Bridgeport. No matter your connection to UB — student, alum, faculty, or friend — you are part of a community that’s stood strong for nearly 100 years and is ready for the next.
Danielle Wilken, Ed.D.
President, University of Bridgeport
University Administration
Senior executive officers stewarding academic excellence, enrollment strategy, student life, financial sustainability, facilities, and university advancement.
Chief academic officer overseeing university-wide curricula, faculty scholarship, research programs, clinical education, and institutional accreditations.
Leads institutional strategic planning, entrepreneurial academic programs, university philanthropy, and corporate-community partnerships.
Provides senior executive legal counsel, regulatory oversight, risk management, and governance compliance across all university operations.
Directs undergraduate, graduate, online, transfer, and international student recruitment, financial aid optimization, and admissions pathways.
Coordinates presidential operations, municipal and state relations, regional community coalitions, and university public policy engagement.
Manages university campus infrastructure, capital construction, environmental sustainability, building modernizations, and physical safety.
Leads enterprise technology architecture, administrative computing, cyber defense, digital classroom tools, and high-performance network systems.
Directs NCAA Division II intercollegiate athletics, intramural recreation, wellness centers, student clubs, and vibrant campus activities.
Stewards university financial health, long-term capital budgets, institutional accounting, endowment investments, and annual external audits.
Championing workplace equity, professional staff development, comprehensive benefits, talent recruitment, and inclusive campus culture.
Academic Leadership
Strategic insights on clinical education, engineering design, research, and curriculum innovation from our academic deans and directors.
Our academic vision brings together professional practice, cutting-edge laboratory research, and personalized faculty mentorship. We ensure every curriculum prepares students to solve real-world problems from day one.
Our specialized healthcare programs integrate clinical training with public service across Fairfield County. We prepare practitioners who lead with diagnostic excellence, intercultural empathy, and patient-centered care.
Liberal arts, scientific inquiry, and creative thinking form the foundation of lifelong problem-solving. At UB, we nurture the intellectual curiosity that turns curious learners into adaptable community leaders.
University of Bridgeport is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Inquiries regarding accreditation status by the Commission should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Additional specialized program accreditations are maintained through ABET, CAEP, CODA, ACAOM, and CCE.
The Office of the President and university administrators welcome collaboration with students, alumni, community partners, and regional leaders. Contact our administrative offices for inquiries or meeting requests.
