Timber bridges build community connections from Central to Avon and Simsbury
Recent News
Articles (635)
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
Cardona ’97 nominated to serve as U.S. education secretary
Christmas came a little early this year for Central alumnus and Connecticut State Commissioner of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona ’97, whom President-elect Joe Biden selected as his nominee for education
Dr. Shelly Jones makes math culturally relevant
By Amy J. Barry Even before other educators had begun adding the “A” for Arts to the acronym STEM, Dr. Shelly M. Jones was full-STEAM ahead of the curve. In Jones’s case, she saw a certain harmony
Coffee connoisseurs marry old-world techniques with modern technology
By Kate Callahan '14 Two graduates of the School of Business are finding new ways to brew up business. While they may have different business plans, these alums share a winning blend: coffee and
Teamwork moves campus forward in a new normal
By Amy J. Barry Over the past eight months, Central’s administration and staff have been working resolutely under the leadership of President Zulma R. Toro to keep the COVID-19 pandemic at bay and its
Barnard Hall addition and renovation
Construction on Barnard Hall added 10,000-square-feet of space and updated the original circa-1950s structure, including new HVAC systems, window replacement, and sprinkler and fire alarm upgrades
James Randall: From Central to Hampton Court Palace
By Kate Callahan '14 Although British student James Randall ’17 never took a history class with Professor of History Matthew Warshauer, the two have a creative history that is visible all over campus
Central team digs deeper into Hartford’s African-American history
By Amy J. Barry It is estimated that more than 6,000 people have been laid to rest in Hartford’s Ancient Burying Ground, the city’s oldest cemetery, which dates back to 1640. But until earlier this
Engineering grads are streamlining travel on Connecticut’s highways
By Amy J. Barry In most industries, the best prepared professionals know how to think outside the box — or at least the textbook. In a field like transportation, experiential learning is as critical
Central joins the gaming world in a big way with new Esports Center
By Amy J. Barry First impressions can be deceiving. When you look around the Central Esports Center, you will see students sitting at consoles in comfortable gaming chairs, controllers in hand
Local flavor: Grillo’s Pickles banks on tradition that started in Norwich
It was in a moment of despair that Travis Grillo ’06 came up with a million-dollar idea. After four productive meetings with a recruitment team at Nike, Grillo thought he was about to land his dream