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Students produce live broadcast on election night
Students at Central Connecticut State University took to the airwaves to join the national conversation during the presidential election Nov. 5. Students in Professor Darren Sweeney’s Newscast
There's no place like Homecoming
Central celebrated Homecoming 2024 on Nov. 1 and 2, with a full slate of activities throughout the weekend. From the Athletics Hall of Fame banquet to alumni reunions and Family Day, the Blue Devil
WATCH: Central kicks off annual Stuff the Pantry drive
News 8 took a tour of Maria's Place as the university launched its second annual Stuff the Pantry event. This year, the campus community will collect toiletries and laundry care items at 14 locations
CT Insider: Central adds holograms, robot dogs in new AI corridor
The grand opening of Central's AI Corridor on Oct. 28 drew a lot of attention from the the university community and local media. Check out this report from CT Insider: https://www.ctinsider.com/news
NBC CT explores Central's AI Corridor
Sydney Boyo of NBC 30 took a tour of the Central Connecticut State University AI Corridor on the day of its official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Watch her coverage here: https://nbcconnecticut.com/news
AI inspires new space, guides new initiatives at Central
For its seventh ribbon cutting in its 175th anniversary year, Central welcomed the campus community to the official opening of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Corridor. Located in the Vance Academic
HBJ: Central debuts new Cybersecurity Hall
The Hartford Business Journal reported recently on the Cybersecurity programs at Central and how they and the new Cybersecurity Hall fit into the industry in Connecticut. Read it here: https://www
Central innovations get a nod at national EDUCAUSE conference
Central received high praise at the recent EDUCAUSE national conference in San Antonio. EDUCAUSE works to advance the strategic use of technology and data to further the promise of higher education
Speedy couple wins marathon
Runner's World reported on alumni couple Angie Rafter and Alex Norstrom's big win at the 2024 Eversource Hartford Marathon. Check out the story here: https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a62681005/2
Central lands on Princeton Review's 2025 Guide to Green Colleges
Sustainability at Central Connecticut State University earned a nod from the Princeton Review, which placed the university on its 2025 Guide to Green Colleges. The Princeton Review chose the colleges
Call for proposals: Next Generation of Student Success, Diversity, Innovation, and Community Engagement Grant
The Office of Grants and Funded Research/Post-Award Grants is now accepting proposals for the 2025-2026 Next Generation of Student Success, Diversity, Innovation, and Community Engagement Grant. The
Activities Living Room opens at Student Center
The Student Center is excited to announce the opening of the Activities Living Room, a brand-new space in the Student Center created just for students. The Activities Living Room is now open and
Annex adds new dimension to Burritt Library
Central opened its new Library Annex building, a 15,000-square-foot addition to the Elihu Burritt Library on Oct. 15 with nearly 100 guests on-hand to celebrate. Speakers included David Barkin, chief
Alumnus finds purpose in long-distance running
The Darien Times recently profiled Chris Scott, who will run the Hartford Marathon on Oct. 19. Read the story here: https://www.darientimes.com/sports/article/hartford-marathon-sun-schola…
Students can major in climate change at Central
CT Insider published a story about Central's new Climate Change Studies degrees on Oct. 12. Read it here: https://www.ctinsider.com/news/education/article/ccsu-climate-change-st…