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Provost announces new dean of Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
The Office of the Provost announced on April 17 the appointment of Dr. J. David Macey as the next dean of the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Dr. Macey will begin his role
Artemis II reignites lunar exploration, redefines what we know about space and ourselves
By Julian Layne '25 For the first time in more than 50 years, humans have traveled beyond Earth’s orbit, marking a pivotal step forward in space exploration and a renewed opportunity for scientific
Task forces update campus community on R2 polytechnic designation project
President Toro hosted an open forum on April 8 in Founders Hall for students, faculty, and staff to share updates on Central’s exploration of a possible R2 polytechnic designation, offering a campus
U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes visits Central, meets with student veterans
U.S. Representative Jahana Hayes (CT-05) visited Central Connecticut State University on April 8 to meet with student veterans and staff in the university’s Office of Veterans Affairs to discuss the
Central students earn first place in Statewide Quantum UP! Challenge
A team of students from Central Connecticut State University captured first place in the second annual Quantum UP! Challenge on April 8, outperforming competitors from institutions across the state
From startup to sports giant: ESPN panel to explore media innovation and impact
By Julian Layne ’25 What began as a bold and uncertain idea in 1979 has grown into one of the most influential forces in sports media. That story of innovation and entrepreneurship will take center
Nicastro named American Savings Foundation Endowed Chair in Banking & Finance
The Board of Regents for Higher Education of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System appointed Michael D. Nicastro, J.D., '84 as the American Savings Foundation Endowed Chair in Banking
Opening day for summer CEEL program is April 15
Starting April 15, applications will be accepted for the Summer 2026 Community Engagement Experiential Learning (CEEL) stipend program. The application period runs until May 15. The Center for
'Pop'-up performance entertains 800 at Central
On March 25, approximately 800 people gathered at Welte Auditorium for a performance of “Pinocchio Pop,” an edu-theater adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s world-famous children’s story. The performance was
A day in the life of a Blue Devil at ASD
Central hosted its spring Accepted Students Day on March 28 for prospective students and their families to visit campus and learn more about the Central experience. After a kickoff presentation by
Nursing students work with patients in Puerto Rico during Spring Break
While many college students spent spring break recharging, a group of eight Central Connecticut State University nursing students used the week to sharpen their clinical insight and Spanish language
Provost's Office announces Clusters of Excellence grant-funded projects
The Office of the Provost announced on March 26 the projects selected for funding in Central's inaugural Clusters of Excellence Grant Competition. The primary objective of the competition is to solve
Central simplifies graduate admissions through new partnership with Liaison
A new partnership with Liaison is set to simplify the application process for dozens of graduate programs at Central Connecticut State University—making it easier for prospective students to take the
Bloomer awarded James Marshall Fellowship
Dr. Peggy Ann Bloomer, assistant professor of Art & Design at Central Connecticut State University, has been awarded the highly competitive James Marshall Fellowship from the University of Connecticut
Revolutionary War history comes to life at Central conference
By Savanna Yelling ’25 Central welcomed historians, faculty, and community members to campus on March 20 for the “CT 1776: A Revolutionary Event” conference, a two-day program examining Connecticut’s