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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
LISTEN: CT Public reports on Carter's visit to Central
Excerpted from ctpublic.org. As the country continues to honor and remember the legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Connecticut Public looked back to April 1985, when the former president
When college senior's heart stopped while playing basketball, help happened to be nearby
This feature is part of the American Heart Association News’ “Stories from the Heart” series. View it on the American Heart Association website . By Leslie Barker American Heart Association News Until
WATCH: Fox 61 explores Carter's history at Central
In a recent segment, Fox 61 reporter Steffen Reals interviewed University Archivist Renata Vickrey about a special visit former President Jimmy Carter made to Central in 1985. Watch the segment here
Central remembers Carter’s historic visit to campus
On April 16, 1985, of audience of 3,000 people gathered at Central Connecticut State University to hear former President Jimmy Carter deliver the annual Robert C. Vance Lecture at Welte Hall
Central receives Distinguished Service Award from Polish American Historical Association
In recognition for “valuable and sustained service,” Central Connecticut State University received the 2024 James S. Pula Distinguished Service Award from the Polish American Historical Association
Central PD gives Santa an assist
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
December graduates move on to next chapter
Central hosted its annual winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 14 at Welte Auditorium and via live-stream. The ceremony honored students who completed their graduation requirements by the close of the