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President's Holiday Drive to deliver happy holidays to local families, students
Following the success of its November Stuff the Pantry drive, the Central Connecticut State University is back at it with its annual December Holiday Drive in collaboration with the City of New
Blue Devils are more than just teammates
Central Athletics thrives on family-forward approach By Chris O’Connor If you follow Central’s Director of Athletics Tom Pincince on social media, you are very familiar with the term, “Together, as we
President Toro looks back on a tenure worth celebrating
When President Toro became the 13th president of Central, she had a clear vision for the university. Soon after her arrival in late 2016, Toro identified three priorities: to increase enrollment; to
Burritt Library anniversary exhibit tells the story of Central
By Leslie Virostek The handwritten “Registrar of Entrants” from 1849, which names the first students enrolled at the school that would become Central. The list of demands made by Black and Latino
How does Central celebrate a milestone? All year long
As the 175th anniversary of Central approached, campus leadership knew the occasion would call for something big — 175 years big. President Zulma R. Toro explained, “We have so much to celebrate, and
Highlights: 10 defining moments in Central Athletics history
By Jeff Meade The Blue Devils have built a deep bench of achievements and milestones over the years. Among many, we’ve selected 10 great moments that define the Blue Devil legacy and spirit
WATCH: Ann Nyberg interviews Dancentral's Erica Nelson
In advance of Dancentral's Student Choreography Showcase on Saturday, Ann Nyberg of News 8 talked with the group's advisor and director, Erica Nelson. Watch the interview here: https://www.wtnh.com/on
Central students fill Empty Bowls, make community connections
Central Connecticut State University Ceramics and Management and Organization students presented their annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Nov. 19 at Smalley Elementary School in New Britain. “Empty
Alumni pride powers the Central story
True Blue Devils know the Central story runs deep in Connecticut. Throughout its 175-year history, Central alumni have changed the landscape of our state, often setting precedents for pedagogy and
Announcing the Office of Continuing Education
Central’s Office of Continuing Education has been officially renamed the Office of Professional Education (OPE). The office’s continued goal is to create accessible, flexible, and relevant learning
Gala raises $600k for CCSU Foundation
Six hundred guests celebrated Central Connecticut State University’s 175 th anniversary in style at “A Legacy of Excellence,” a gala event held at the university on Nov. 2 at the C.J. Huang Recreation
Central names Gabe Rosenberg next O’Neill Chair in Public Policy and Practical Politics
Central Connecticut State University announced on Nov. 5 the appointment of Gabe Rosenberg, chief of staff and general counsel at the Office of the Connecticut Secretary of the State, as the next
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