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Freshman Lena Whiteside finds new 'Role' on campus
By Savanna Yelling ’25 When Theater major Lena Whiteside arrived at Central this fall, she didn’t expect to land the lead role in a feature film being shot, in part, right on campus. “I heard about
Police officers sign up for elf duty
The Central Connecticut State University Police Department conducted its annual Stuff-a-Cruiser event on Dec. 7. Organized by Sergeant Robert Varasconi, officers parked a cruiser at CVS on West Main
Students celebrate sweet success
Two Central Connecticut State University student designers received a warm welcome on Dec. 8 at President Toro’s office, where she thanked them personally for bringing this year’s presidential holiday
Central claims top spots in Research.com 2026 rankings
Central Connecticut State University made a strong showing on Research.com’s 2026 Best Colleges in Connecticut rankings, earning two first-place distinctions and outperforming many peer institutions
Cybersecurity programs ranked among Cybersecurity Guide’s best
Central Connecticut State University is once again earning national attention for excellence and value in cybersecurity education. Cybersecurity Guide, a leading online resource for prospective
Central Holiday Drive picks up speed
Following the success of its November Stuff the Pantry drive, the Central Connecticut State University is back at it with its annual December Holiday Drive in collaboration with the City of New
Central receives national nod for global engagement
Central Connecticut State University’s commitment to global engagement is gaining national recognition, with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) commending
Wilcox Technical students explore the art of AI at Central
On Nov. 24, the Central Design program welcomed students from Wilcox Technical High School for a hands-on AI image-to-image button workshop. Led by Professor Peggy Ann Bloomer, the session introduced
CCSU Head Coach Pat Sellers on CCSU's Victory Over Rutgers
"Just a really great effort by our guys. We had a group tonight — the whole team throughout — that paid attention to our scouting report. I thought Lenny Jefferson, one of our assistants, did a great
NEW BRITAIN — Crown them champs, again!
For a second-straight season, the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils football team won the NEC title, following a 35-28 Saturday win over the Mercyhurst Lakers on Saturday at Arute Field
Grant will streamline course-scheduling at Central
Central Connecticut State University is among 20 universities nationwide that will launch an American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) national initiative. Funded by a $2.4
Barile shares teachable moments for educators in 'Leading from the Core'
Dr. John W. Barile, the dean of the School of Education at Central, published “Leading from the Core” this summer, a book based on his 2018 dissertation, “Principal Leadership Behavior Influence on
Founder of U.S. Latino Studies to visit Central for Latino Identity and Self-Expression conference
The Latin American, Latino, and Caribbean Center (LALCC) at Central welcomes all to attend its inaugural “Latino Identity and Self-Expression Through Art” conference on Friday, Dec. 5, at Hilltop Café
Connecticut Public: Garcia sculpts a career with clay and fire
Central Ceramics professor Vicente Garcia looks back on 30-year teaching career in a recent Connecticut Public Radio interview. Listen here: https://www.ctpublic.org/news/2025-11-20/pottery-sculpture
CCSU draws No.9 Rhode Island in first-round of FCS playoffs for second-straight year
The New Britain Herald covered the Central Blue Devil's competitor for the first round of the upcoming FCS playoffs. View it here: https://www.newbritainherald.com/sports/ccsu-draws-no-9-rhode-island