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(From left) Associate Director of Leadership Giving Melody Avery; Dr. Helen Abadiano, interim associate dean of the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; Dr. Lisa McMahon, Central Community Health Education Clinic coordinator; Dr. William Petit, president of the Petit Family Foundation; and Dr. Jayanthi Kandiah, dean of the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

June 25, 2026

Petit Family Foundation joins Central in Building a Healthier Tomorrow

June 24, 2026

World Affairs Council of Connecticut’s Model UN Program announces new home at Central

Central’s Computational Collective, made up of Lucas Muse, Vincent Randolph, Nikhil Patel, Erick Cardenas, and the Visionary Vortex, with members Kate Luci, Mendjola Koprencka, and Vincent Quijano.

June 16, 2026

Computer Science students showcase innovation in action

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CT colleges expand access to free food, meeting students where they are

Published:

May 18, 2026

In a May 18 CT Mirror story, reporter Sara Bedigian talks with Maria's Place coordinator Courtney Gabarée about food insecurity among college students. Read the story online!

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CT colleges expand access to free food, meeting students where they are