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'Thankful for it all': Central students celebrate graduation
Read The Herald's coverage of this year's commencement ceremonies here: https://www.newbritainherald.com/news/thankful-for-it-all-ccsu-students…
More than 2,100 students graduate from Central
Central Connecticut State University hosted two outdoor commencement ceremonies on May 17 at Arute Field. More than 2,100 students, including students eligible to graduate in December, participated
Volpe '21 earns praise, accolades as Barnes Museum curator
History alumna Christina Volpe has raised the public profile of Southington's Barnes Museum since she took over as curator. In a recent feature, Hearst reporter Ciara Hooks talked with Volpe about her
Philanthropy students earn $10,000 in grants for local non-profits
Students at Central Connecticut State University completed a different kind of final exam last week as their final class presentations resulted in two grants of $5,000 going to two local nonprofit
Plainville students team up with Central to modify toy cars for children with special needs
Middle and high school technology students put their skills to the test redesigning ride-on toy cars for children with special needs at this year’s Go Baby Go Workshop. Read the full story by
Central officers honor the fallen during National Police Week
In recognition of National Police Week, the Central Police Department carried on its tradition of laying a memorial wreath in front of the police station on East Street. Chief of Police Sean Grant
Central launches New England’s only undergraduate Banking Excellence Certificate program
Central Connecticut State University School of Business students can now specialize in Banking Excellence with the recent launch of a new certificate program that is the first-of-its-kind in New
Apply now for the Connecticut Summer Transportation Institute at Central
Rising 10th to 12th grade students are invited to apply to the 2025 Connecticut Summer Transportation Institute. CSTI is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and the
Africana Center receives American Passport Project grant
The Institute of International Education (IIE) has awarded the Center for Africana Studies at Central an American Passport Project grant. IIE annually awards the grants to U.S. colleges and
Stanley the duck returns to her favorite nesting spot
She’s back! Just before Mother’s Day, Central’s famous seasonal visitor, Stanley the duck, returned to campus and set up a new nest in preparation for her next brood. Tune in to the Central Duck-cam
Student Awards Night honors outstanding seniors
In the run-up to commencement, Central Connecticut State University has announced the winners of academic awards presented annually to outstanding graduating seniors. The honorees were recognized at a
Rivera selected for to prestigious Economics workshop
Economics student Jayden Rivera will participate in the American Economic Association (AEA) summer program, which takes place at Howard University this year. The program is a prestigious and highly
High schoolers get a jump on journalism studies at Central
At Central, high school students can get a head start at college even before they set foot on campus. Through partnerships with schools across Connecticut, Central offers dual and concurrent
Graduating together: A story of growth, grit, and family
By Julian Layne ’25 The journey didn’t start with a plan. Amari Contreras came to Central to earn his degree in Engineering. His father, Edgardo Contreras, returned to school after years away
Visone and Pelletti win Excellence in Teaching awards
The Excellence in Teaching (EIT) Committee at Central Connecticut State University announced the winners of the annual EIT Awards during Faculty Appreciation Day on April 25. The committee presents