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Committee announces EIT finalists
The Excellence in Teaching Committee announced the finalists for the 2022 Excellence in Teaching awards. The winners will be announced at Faculty Day, which will be held on Wednesday, May 4, from 3 to
Alumnus Tony Gasper named NB school superintendent
Reposted from the New Britain Herald; April 19, 2022 By Jeniece Roman The Board of Education appointed Dr. Tony Gasper as the next Superintendent of Schools following a vote by the school board on
Something more than the mask mandate has lifted
Reposted from the Hartford Courant; April 14 By Mary Collins “Wearing a face mask on campus becomes optional …” — Central Connecticut State University mandate, April 4 They have a lot of teeth. Their
Dance Education Program, Dancentral gear up for Huescape
Reposted from the New Britain Herald, April 18, 2022 By Ciara Hooks Excitement and anticipation is brewing as Central Connecticut State University’s Dance Education Program and Dancentral gear up for
Chronicling Connecticut's COVID stories
By Leslie Virostek How will history remember COVID-19 and its effects on society? It depends on who is telling the story. Enhanced by the community-based fieldwork of the CCSU Public History program
CCSU Sustainability Symposium returns for 15th year
By Ciara Hooks The New Britain Museum of American Art is hosting the 15th annual Global Environmental Sustainability Symposium, in partnership with Central Connecticut State University, Thursday
Central earns national designation for commitment to first-generation students
The Center for First-generation Student Success named Central to its 2022-23 cohort of First-Gen Forward institutions. The designation recognizes institutions of higher education that have
Become a volunteer with Jumpstart
Thinking about your schedule next semester? Leave some room in the mornings and become a volunteer with Jumpstart! Earn an Education award Earn Federal Work Study (if applicable) Earn volunteer hours
Vision, progression drive filmmaker Rashad Frett ’09
By Amy J. Barry Rashad Frett ’09 lives by the acronym PIK: Progression is Key. And despite the economic hardships and social injustices the Central alumnus faced growing up in Hartford, he has never
Central introduces Racial Justice Certificate program
By Amy J. Barry It began as a conversation with faculty and students on a call in President Toro’s office. It was soon after the murder of George Floyd by police in May of 2020. “It was a listening
Educational Leadership expert publishes guidebook for teachers, school leaders
In the rapidly changing field of education, teamwork, leadership, and support are more important than ever, according to a new book by Central Connecticut State University professor Dr. Jeremy Visone
Applied Innovation Hub
Opened in January 2022, the Applied Innovation Hub (AIH) houses technology enhanced active learning classrooms, computer-based classrooms, and teaching & research laboratories equipped with state-of
Central honors Distinguished Alumnus, Dr. Miguel Cardona ’97
Central honored U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona ’97 with one of its top awards and a special gift on Dec. 3. In his first visit to campus as Education Secretary, Dr. Cardona met with
Communications professor is at the intersection of health and social justice
By Laura Sheehan In a world rife with injustice, Dr. Rati Kumar is tackling one of its most formidable issues: health equity. A scholar, research scientist, and associate professor of Communication