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Central ranked among Forbes’ 500 Top American Colleges
Central Connecticut State University joins elite company on the Forbes 2024-2025 list of America’s Top 500 Colleges. Ranking at #374 nationally, this recognition places Central more than 30 spots
Help Central bloom at Stop & Shop
Throughout the month of June, proceeds from the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good program will benefit Central Connecticut State University. Our on-campus food pantry, Maria's Place, will receive a $1
Alumni Association honors Blue Devils for leadership and service
The Central Connecticut State University Alumni Association presented its annual awards during a ceremony at Hilltop Café on June 5. In her remarks, Central President Zulma R. Toro said, “To all of
Engage with history, culture, music and more at Central this summer
Central Connecticut State University invites the community to join its summer Scholars for Life lecture series, where Central faculty and guest speakers share their expertise and passions across a
Central partners with Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce to offer member education discounts
Central Connecticut State University signed a partnership agreement with the Connecticut River Valley Chamber of Commerce on May 15 that will offer a tuition discount and scholarship to the employees
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
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
Designing a lasting first impression
A vibrant new outdoor banner now wraps around the campus athletic fields, welcoming visitors with school spirit and bold visuals. Spanning 568 feet, including entrances and gates, the installation is
Central graduate programs earn spots on Best Graduate Schools list
Three graduate programs at Central Connecticut State University appear on the 2025 U.S. News and World Report annual rankings of Best Graduate Schools in the country. U.S. News & World evaluates
Gomero named Windham school superintendent
Published in the Willimantic Chronicle on April 12 WINDHAM — The Windham Board of Education has appointed its next superintendent of schools. Dr. Iris Gomero will take over the position on July 1. “As
Sports Film Fest to highlight Connecticut’s athletic heritage
Central Connecticut State University will host the Central Sports Film Fest on Wednesday, April 30, and Thursday, May 1, at 5 p.m. in Torp Theatre. The event is free and open to the public. The
Friedman ’83 shares 'Memoirs of a Modern Slavery Activist'
Matthew Friedman ’83 recently published a new book, “Awakening the Advocate: Memoirs of a Modern Slavery Activist,” released by Penguin Random House. The new book springs from Friedman’s work as an
December grad fights hard for her degree
Blake Decoteau ’24 earned her Master of Special Education from Central after completing her educational requirements in time for December’s commencement ceremony while undergoing treatment for cancer
Frett '09 receives awards, rave reviews at Sundance
This article was published recently by the Hartford Courant . By Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant “Ricky,” a new feature film by Hartford-raised director Rashad Frett, was one of the breakout