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Petit Family Foundation joins Central in Building a Healthier Tomorrow
A new community health initiative at Central Connecticut State University will bring preventive care, health education, and personalized support directly to older adults living with chronic conditions
World Affairs Council of Connecticut’s Model UN Program announces new home at Central
The World Affairs Council of Connecticut (CTWAC) and Central Connecticut State University today announced that CTWAC's Model UN program will relocate to Central's New Britain campus in December 2026
Computer Science students showcase innovation in action
Several students in the Computer Science Department finished off the semester in the spotlight. Throughout the spring semester, two student teams worked with professionals at The Hartford to develop
School of Education earns national recognition for elementary education programs
The graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at Central have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to
Connecticut’s Revolutionary legacy offers lessons for today
By Julian Layne ’25 As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, questions about the nation’s founding are resurfacing with renewed urgency. At Central Connecticut State University, faculty
Williams named AANA Fellow
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) announced in April its 42 new distinguished leaders in the nurse anesthesiology profession as candidates to be inducted into the 2026 Class of
Study Abroad group explores history, culture, and connection in Japan
A group of Central Connecticut State University students recently returned from a two-week study abroad experience in Japan, where they immersed themselves in the country’s rich history, culture, and
Chemistry faculty present origins of life research at AbSciCon
Dr. Sarah Maurer, professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Central Connecticut State University, recently participated as a featured speaker at the 2026 Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon)
Math in Motion Program connects New Britain students with future educators
By Savanna Yelling ’25 A new program in Central’s Mathematical Science Department concluded with a community event in May that celebrated mathematics, mentorship, and student leadership. Math in
Two Central professors each teaching and research awards
The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) named 16 Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) faculty members as recipients of the annual 2025–2026 Board of Regents Faculty
Alumnus reflects on his path back to Central
Alumnus Teddy Rainville shares insights from his academic journey at Central, UConn, and back again at Central in this recent essay at Business Insider online. https://www.businessinsider.com
Central earns formal commendation from NECHE following ‘remarkable’ enrollment turnaround
The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) has formally accepted Central's 2026 Progress Report, issuing an enthusiastic commendation for the university’s historic, six-semester streak of
SEST students make waves at National Electric Propulsion Competition
Four Central students earned a sixth-place finish in the Planing Division at a national electric boat racing competition from April 14 to 16 after designing and building a 14-foot electric-powered
Central unveils Hands-Only CPR training kiosk
Central leadership joined the American Heart Association and Hartford HealthCare on May 27 to unveil a new Hands-Only CPR training kiosk in the Student Center, providing students, faculty, staff and
Study by Central and UConn scientists reveals genetic divides in rare mink populations
Mink may look the same, but according to new research published in the April 20 issue of Heredity, a mink in the Florida Everglades is a world away from its cousins in the northern part of the state