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Alumnus Ron Farina '15 inducted into Veterans Hall of Fame
By Leslie Virostek Author Ron Farina challenges readers to grapple with the human consequences of war and the sacrifices made by America’s veterans. In his book "Who Will Have My Back," he shines a
Central freshman is having a 'ball'
From a young age, freshman Elisha Correa knew she was Central-bound. She was inspired as a second-grader at Fair Haven School during its annual Snowball event, which brings community members
Rocheleau '87 named interim FAA chief
Christopher Rocheleau '87 was named the interim head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Jan. 30. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Italian from Central. Prior to his appointment to the FAA
Wilcox Tech students dive into MLK diversity workshop at Central
Students from Wilcox Technical School in Meriden recently joined Central Design faculty for a collaborative diversity workshop on Jan. 28. The workshop, centered around Martin Luther King Jr.’s
WATCH: Central alumnus to perform at Bushnell
John Randolph ’13 will present “The Rose Experience” at The Bushnell on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. Performing as “John Violinist,” he will play R&B and Pop hits on violin accompanied by his band
Gomez '05 nominated to serve in Superior Court
Governor Ned Lamont announced on Jan. 27 that he is forwarding to the Connecticut General Assembly the nominations of several jurists to serve in positions on Connecticut’s courts, including 13 other
Mandela encourages Central audience to find power in service
Ndaba Mandela, grandson of the celebrated human rights activist Nelson Mandela, spoke at Central Connecticut State University for its annual MLK Jr. Symposium and Day of Service on Jan. 24. Mandela’s
Werblow receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar award
Dr. Jacob Werblow, a professor in Curriculum and Instruction at Central, has received a 2025 Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Spain from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign
Central ceramics student re-sculpts the narrative on aging
By Leslie Virostek Ceramicist and sculptor Tom Zaccheo is on a roll. In the first half of 2024, his ceramic piece “Yellow Begonia” was selected for juried member exhibits at the New Britain Museum of
What's the 'Buzz'? Good things are happening at Central
On a recent installment of "CT Buzz," host Natasha Lubczenko sat down with President Toro to discuss the opportunities available at Central Connecticut State University. Watch it here: https://www
VITA volunteers make an annual task less taxing
For the 19th year, Central hosted Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) training on campus in January, with 120 volunteers including students from Central and other colleges and local high schools as
Chen Art Gallery presents ‘5IVE Perspectives’
The Chen Art Gallery at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain will present the upcoming exhibition “5ive Perspectives,” featuring work by the Romanian Artist Connection. The show will
Petit Foundation grant funds Go Baby Go program
The Petit Foundation recently awarded Central’s Go Baby Go program a $6,000 grant. Go Baby Go is a community-based outreach program that works with families and clinicians to provide free modified toy
Assistant dean Barbara Budaj earns Presidential Award for Excellence
The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced on Jan. 13 that assistant dean Barbara Budaj will receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST
Commentary: Teaching Justice in the Geosciences Matters
Excerpted from Eos.org. By Gary A. Gomby As the pace of global environmental change quickens and the attendant impacts deepen, geoscience knowledge and education grow ever more critical for