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Central announces 175th Anniversary Gala and honorary co-chairs
When Central hosts its 175th Anniversary Gala, two longtime community leaders will be there to ensure it’s a night to remember. Central Connecticut State University President Zulma R. Toro recently
Cheers to 175 years!
Central Connecticut State University hosted a public toast on June 26 to celebrate its 175th anniversary with more than 300 members of the Central family. A crowd of alumni, students, staff, faculty
Hundreds of fans turn out for Central Night at Dunkin Park
The Hartford Yard Goats hosted Central Night on June 27, with more than 400 Blue Devils in the stands at Dunkin Park as the Yard Goats took on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The Yard Goats played as
Alumnus Quentin McDougald named Teacher of the Year
The Consolidated School District of New Britain recently named Central graduate Quentin McDougald '08 as its 2024 Teacher of the Year.
Father and daughter share the 2024 commencement stage
By Amy J. Barry In 1999, Mark Bissoni enrolled as a freshman in the general studies program at Central. He was married and working his way up in the Office of the State Comptroller of Connecticut
Alumna Jess Davis qualifies for 2024 Olympics
Jess Davis, a former pole vaulter for Central, is going to the summer Olympics in Paris to compete in the modern pentathlon event. Davis set the current university pole-vault record of 2.99m in 2012
Honoring Excellence: Alumni Awards 2024
The Alumni Association presented its annual awards during a ceremony at Alumni Hall on May 16. On behalf of the Alumni Association, its president, Steve Tabara, honored the following individuals who
The peerless Patti Penney to graduate at 81
(Originally published JANUARY 22, 2024) By Leslie Virostek A student in the Bachelor of General Studies Program, Patti Penney is simply extraordinary. It’s not just that she’s a veteran who once
Central was 'The best thing that I ever did'
Central student Patti Penney, 81, spoke with WFSB about why she went back to school later in life and what the journey has meant to her. Watch the interview here: https://www.wfsb.com/2024/05/01/81
Three generations of alumni to speak at commencement
In recognition of the university’s 175th anniversary, three alumni representing three generations of Central’s student body will serve as commencement speakers this year. They are: Dr. Peter Rosa ’68
Central honors Construction Management leaders
Central Connecticut State University hosted its annual Construction Alumni & Friends awards on April 23 to honor outstanding contributors to the field of Construction Management. This year’s Central
DNAP program earns strong rank on Best Graduate Schools list
Central Connecticut State University appears among the Best Graduate Schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report, which released its annual rankings Tuesday. U.S. News & World Report placed
New employee scholarship aims to give more students a home base at Central
It’s not uncommon for Central alumni to say that their university experience changed their lives. Whether it’s a great job, lifelong friend, or personal growth, their reasons are many and varied. Rene
Community Health Education Clinic is open for business
The Central Connecticut State University Community Health Education Clinic opened for business on Jan. 24. The clinic offers free health screenings to Greater New Britain residents and members of the
Alumna named 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero
This article ran online in the Hartford Courant on Feb. 11 . By Pamela Brown Special to the Courant Gabbie Barnes is a multi-faceted woman who continually seeks ways to expand her knowledge and set