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Symposium offers insights into contributions of Black Americans through history and education
This story appeared online in the Hartford Courant on June 25, 2022. By Deidre Montague As Rodney Powell was at the podium to accept an award, he told a story about an interaction between a Black
Celebrating 50 years of Title IX education amendments
President Zulma R. Toro issued the following statement to mark the 50th anniversary of the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Fifty years ago today, the passage of Title IX of the Education
Four Blue Devils, one Great Race
By Amy J. Barry The members of Central’s Multi Powered Vehicle Club (MPVC) have adopted a mantra in recent months: “It’s the journey, not the destination.” It should serve them well now that they’ve
Dr. Melendez-Rhodes selected for prestigious leadership program
Professor Tatiana Melendez-Rhodes is one of 36 educators in the country to be selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities Emerging Leaders Program. Dr. Melendez-Rhodes, a
Women’s indoor track earns sportsmanship award
The Northeast Conference announced the Winter Team Sportsmanship Awards for each of the league’s seven winter sports on June 2, and Central earned the honor for women’s indoor track and field. The
Volleyball honored for sportsmanship
Central women's volleyball earned the 2022 Northeast Conference Fall Team Sportsmanship Award on June 1. The team last earned the award for its performance during the 2018-19 season. Instituted by
A favorable account
Accounting and Finance major Elizabeth Sousa will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board for the 2022-2023 academic year. This marks the fourth year in a row
Indoor track and field earns all-conference honors
Central earned several spots in the Northeast Conference’s May 26 all-conference honors list for the indoor track and field season. The Blue Devils earned first team honors in five events; three
Finding their place in the world
Where in the world are these high school students? Central! Eighteen groups are here today to compete in the annual Geography Challenge, in which students test their geography chops by completing four
How my service in The Gambia led to a career change
By Dr. Evelyn Newman-Phillips I was already a professional social worker when I entered the Peace Corps in 1980, so I wasn’t anticipating that my experience serving in The Gambia would change the
Commencement 2022 ushers in 2,600 new alumni
Another commencement is in the books, and more than 2,600 students in the Class of 2022 joined the Central Connecticut State University alumni community on May 14. Building off the success of last
Leading the way
The YWCA hosted its Biennial Women in Leadership Luncheon on May 12, and President Zulma R. Toro and Central student Yalene Alicea were among the honorees. The luncheon and fundraiser honors women in
Healthy bodies, healthy minds
Stop & Shop recently made a $100,000 donation to the on-campus food pantries at schools in the Connecticut State College and Universities system. Central hosted a reception on May 11 to celebrate the
YWCA honors President Toro, student
The YWCA hosted its Biennial Women in Leadership Luncheon on May 12, and President Zulma R. Toro and Central student Yalene Alicea were among the honorees. The luncheon and fundraiser honors women in
2022 Graduate School Academic Achievement Award
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice is pleased to present the 2022 Graduate School Academic Achievement Award to Virginia Knudsen. During her time in the Master of Science Criminal