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From Connecticut to Spain: UB Engineering Students Make Headlines During Solar Eclipse Mission
University of Bridgeport students took their research to new heights on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, launching high-altitude balloons from Spain during one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events: a total solar eclipse. And people back home were watching. As…
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Academics
From Connecticut to Spain: UB Engineering Students Make Headlines During Solar Eclipse Mission
University of Bridgeport students took their research to new heights on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, launching high-altitude balloons from Spain during one of the year's most anticipated astronomical events: a total solar eclipse. And people back home were watching. As…
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University of Bridgeport Selected to Join NASA Solar Eclipse Research in Spain
Students to participate in high-altitude balloon mission as part of national research team. University of Bridgeport (UB) has been selected to join a national…
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Mechanical Engineering vs. Electrical Engineering: What’s the Difference?
Engineering is an exciting and rewarding field, solving complex problems, designing new technology, and, quite literally, building the future. If you love math, science,…
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Academics
UB Dean Elected to CASE for Pioneering AI Contributions
University of Bridgeport (UB) is pleased to announce that Khaled M. Elleithy, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering, Business, and Education and distinguished…
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Is Mechanical Engineering Hard? What Students Should Expect
If you’re considering engineering as a major, you’ve probably asked yourself some version of this question already: Is mechanical engineering hard? It’s a fair…
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Where do Mechanical Engineers Work?
If you’re considering a Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree, one of the questions you’re likely wondering is essential but straightforward: Where do mechanical engineers work?…
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5 Highest-Paying College Majors in 2026
Choosing a college major can be tricky. For many, earning potential is one of the most critical factors, so knowing the highest-paying college majors…
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What Classes Do Mechanical Engineers Take?
Wondering if you can actually handle Mechanical Engineering? Every year, thousands of students search for answers to the same question: What classes do mechanical…
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Academics
University of Bridgeport Celebrates the Opening of Cutting-Edge STEM Facilities
University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to launch two groundbreaking facilities set to position the school as a regional leader in experiential learning and…
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UB News
UB Graduate Muneer Alshowkan Explores the Cutting Edge of Quantum Computing
Explore how a UB graduate landed a career in quantum computing at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory as a research scientist.