University of Connecticut

Classes in puppetry were first taught at UConn in 1964 by Professor Frank W. Ballard, who had joined the faculty of Theatre Department as a set designer and technical director eight years earlier. After three years, the demand for these courses had grown so drastically that the department had to limit enrollment in puppetry classes.

via drama.uconn.edu

The University of Connecticut is one of only two universities in the U.S. that offers degrees in puppetry.