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Child-care center provides the building blocks of education
By Sarah Kaufman When Erica Mercado-Mendoza searched for a preschool for her three-year-old son, Selvin, in her hometown of Manchester, she became increasingly frustrated. “It was very difficult and
Rafter is going pro
Central cross country and track & field star standout Angie Rafter has signed to run professionally for Hansons-Brooks ODP. The Blue Devils graduate student will complete her degree this spring. “I am
Brothers and Blue Devils
By Kate Callahan ’14 A ripped up parking ticket, a love of education, and a restaurant called Elmer’s Place: These are just a few things that define brothers Fred and Elmer Odell’s life-long
Central celebrates Title IX Trailblazers
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the Central Connecticut State University (Central) community hosted a celebration on March 2 to honor 10 women as Title IX Trailblazers. The
Professional Education at the University of Dope
By Amy J. Barry It was in the cards. A party game for hip-hop lovers, created by two women who met at Central, gained national distribution in February. It was fortuitous that this substantial boost
Awoderu appointed director of Center for Africana Studies
By Kate Callahan ’14 Oluwatoyin Awoderu shares an African proverb to illustrate her new role as director of the Central Connecticut State University Center for Africana Studies: “The comfort of the
WME agency signs Rashad Frett ’09
From Deadline.com WME has signed director and screenwriter Rashad Frett, whose short film "Ricky" is part of the Short Film program of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Frett was recently named a
Congratulations December graduates
Central hosted a winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 17 in Welte Auditorium, honoring students who met their degree requirements as of August 2022, December 2022, and the Winter Intersession. New
Governor appoints Daniels '96 to lead CT Contracting Standards Board
Governor Ned Lamont announced on Dec. 30 the appointment of Greg Daniels ’96 as executive director of the State Contracting Standards Board. The State Contracting Standards Board is responsible for
Alumnus Matt Friedman rallies heroes around the world
By Amy J. Barry Matthew Friedman ’83 has no doubt that uniting an army of ordinary people through volunteer actions — no matter how big or small — can create meaningful positive change. His conviction
Grad student earns Connecticut Counseling Association award
Julianna Vass, who was named Graduate Student of the Year by the Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA). The award recognizes outstanding scholarship by a CCA student member. In addition to her
Guerrera '15 awarded District Teacher of the Year
Watertown Public Schools is pleased to announce that Chelsie Guerrera, Mathematics teacher at Watertown High School, has been named the 2022-23 District Teacher of the Year. Guerrera graduated with a
Fernandes '93 wins Senior Division of long drive competition
This story ran on the NBC CT website on July 31, 2022. By Matt Finkel The best drivers of the golf ball are in Portland this weekend for the Professional Long Drive Association Connecticut Challenge
Alumnus donates published works to Burritt Library
The Elihu Burritt Library recently received a donation of six books from author and alumnus T. Garth “Tim” Connelly ’83. Connelly’s scholarly focus is 20th-century naval vessels. His donation includes
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