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Central receives $200k grant for TRIO programs
Central Connecticut State University has received a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $272,364. The funds will bolster the university’s retention and degree-completion efforts
State employees fill the Central Career Closet
The Career Closet at Central got a second sizable donation thanks to the recent Business Clothing Drive hosted by the state Department of Transportation's Employee Engagement Group (EEG) and
LISTEN: President Toro discusses food insecurity on college campuses
President Toro, CSCU students, and campus leaders from other universities recently discussed food insecurity among college students on CT Public's "Where We Live." Listen to the episode here: https:/
Students explore the business of art
Central students are learning new aspects of art through a unique internship program at Gallery 66 in New Britain. Check out recent coverage by The Herald here: https://www.newbritainherald.com/news
Professor El-Eid discusses Middle East conflict on 'Beyond the Headlines
In a recent episode of NBC CT's "Beyond the Headlines," Central professor Ghassan El-Eid spoke with Taylor Kinzler and Eddie Randle about recent developments in the Israel-Iran conflict. Take a look
West Hartford Public Schools expands teacher pipeline program with Central
Schools in West Hartford are building and maintaining partnerships with Central Connecticut State University and the University of Connecticut as part of their “Grow Your Own” teacher development
Mission of Mercy accomplished with a little help from Central
A symphony of hope, need, and dental drills filled the gymnasium of New Britain High School during the annual Mission of Mercy (MOM) event on June 20 and 21. MOM offers free dental, medical, and
Physics professor Ali Antar among 2025 inductees to Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame
Central Connecticut State University professor Ali Antar is among four Connecticut residents who were named to the Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame (IHHF) for 2025. The IHHF honors individuals whose
Timber bridges build community connections from Central to Avon and Simsbury
Engineering students and faculty at Central Connecticut State University presented two custom-designed and constructed timber bridges to the towns of Avon and Simsbury during an informal ceremony held
Central earns CFP Board registration for financial planning track
Students with an interest in financial planning can get down to business faster than ever at Central Connecticut State University. Central recently received approval from the Certified Financial
A CLASS-y new space on campus
When Dr. Gil Gigliotti took the helm as interim dean of the Carol Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Sciences on June 13, he decided a little redecorating was in order. Gigliotti is known to many as
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
Graduate Studies launches Master of Science in Cybersecurity program
With cyber threats evolving faster than ever, Central is answering the call with the launch of its new Master of Science in Cybersecurity program. This cutting-edge graduate program is offered by the
Journalism students earn ‘College Emmy’ for timely piece on climate change in Brazil
Nine Journalism students from Central Connecticut State University and their advisor have earned a Crystal Pillar Award, also known as the “College Emmy,” from the New England Emmy Division of the
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