A proud member of The Claremont Colleges, KGI was founded to bridge the gap between life sciences, engineering, and business 鈥� preparing graduates to lead in biotech and healthcare sectors.
Our Mission
We are driven by passion and guided by curiosity to forge new pathways in biotechnology and healthcare through distinctive hands-on education and translational research. With a culture rooted in鈥痠nclusive excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration, we鈥痙evelop leaders who transform discovery and innovation into real-world solutions that create lasting impact within our communities and beyond.
Our Vision
We will be the preeminent graduate university in applied life sciences and healthcare, equipping the industry and clinical workforce with the skills to discover, develop, and deliver ethical innovations to advance human well-being and uplift our local and global communities.
Our Core Values
Our core values are what we believe, are the reasons why we do what we do at KGI, and will be maintained in all our strategic initiatives:
- Innovation and Transformation: Integrate cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary inquiry, and entrepreneurial thinking to challenge conventional thought and drive change in the biotechnology and healthcare industries.
- Ethics and Leadership: Emphasize and guide effective solutions that are socially responsible and prioritize the well-being of people and communities.
- Creativity and Curiosity: Encourage bold questions, challenge conventional wisdom, promote critical thinking, and explore the advancement of new technologies, solutions, and approaches.
- Connection and Community: Develop lasting relationships, foster belonging, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and engage all people, thoughts, and ideas.
In addition, KGI holds several core practices including active learning, industry and clinical partnerships, and research that will continue to be the hallmarks of approach. Finally, KGI has strong student outcomes including board pass rates, job placements, and graduation and retention rates, all of which will continue to be the ultimate goals for our strategy.