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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…
Enrollment underway for College Police Academy
The Central Connecticut State University and New Britain Police Department College Police Academy will run from Nov. 5 to Dec. 3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. (No meeting on Thanksgiving
Cybersecurity Hall opens new doors in higher education
The Central community hosted a ribbon cutting for the Cybersecurity Hall, home to two new 845 square-foot classrooms equipped with 98-inch wall displays, whiteboards, and computers for teaching the
Shopping for car insurance? Dr. Schenck shares some tips
In a recent feature on the best car insurance options in Connecticut, WalletHub asked a panel of experts for recommendations on how to shop for car insurance. Among them is Central professor of
Design students win accolades for their work
Three students in Central's Department of Art and Design earned awards for projects they created as part of their coursework. The University & College Designers Association awarded an Honorable
Central to a greener future: Climate Change Studies
Two new programs at Central Connecticut State University will prepare a new generation of professionals to address the impacts of human-generated climate change; find solutions toward a greener future
Central license plate available
Central Connecticut State University alumni and fans can now show their school spirit with personalized vanity plates. These plates are available for purchase at your local DMV. For more information
Central honors Mahony and LeMaire with Distinguished Service Award
Central Connecticut State University conferred its 2024 Distinguished Service Award (DSA) upon two deserving professors during the university’s annual opening meeting on Sept. 24. The honorees are
Business students AIM high at The Hartford
Twenty School of Business students recently participated in the Access to Industry Mentorship (AIM) Shadow Day at The Hartford Insurance Company. This immersive experience offered students the chance