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Chemistry faculty present origins of life research at AbSciCon
Dr. Sarah Maurer, professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Central Connecticut State University, recently participated as a featured speaker at the 2026 Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon)
Math in Motion Program connects New Britain students with future educators
By Savanna Yelling ’25 A new program in Central’s Mathematical Science Department concluded with a community event in May that celebrated mathematics, mentorship, and student leadership. Math in
Two Central professors earn teaching and research awards
The Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) named 16 Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) faculty members as recipients of the annual 2025–2026 Board of Regents Faculty
Alumnus reflects on his path back to Central
Alumnus Teddy Rainville shares insights from his academic journey at Central, UConn, and back again at Central in this recent essay at Business Insider online. https://www.businessinsider.com
Central earns formal commendation from NECHE following ‘remarkable’ enrollment turnaround
The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) has formally accepted Central's 2026 Progress Report, issuing an enthusiastic commendation for the university’s historic, six-semester streak of
SEST students make waves at National Electric Propulsion Competition
Four Central students earned a sixth-place finish in the Planing Division at a national electric boat racing competition from April 14 to 16 after designing and building a 14-foot electric-powered
Helping hands promote CPR awareness at Central
By Savanna Yelling '25 The American Heart Association and Hartford HealthCare visited Central on May 27 to unveil a new Hands-Only CPR training kiosk in the Student Center. Located in the lobby next
Central unveils Hands-Only CPR training kiosk
Central leadership joined the American Heart Association and Hartford HealthCare on May 27 to unveil a new Hands-Only CPR training kiosk in the Student Center, providing students, faculty, staff and
Study by Central and UConn scientists reveals genetic divides in rare mink populations
Mink may look the same, but according to new research published in the April 20 issue of Heredity, a mink in the Florida Everglades is a world away from its cousins in the northern part of the state
Nine ducklings make their debut on the Central Duck Cam
We have ducklings! After weeks of anticipation and a close watch on the university’s Duck Cam, nine ducklings hatched on campus beginning in the late afternoon of Wednesday, May 20, and continuing
Ready to take on the world
Central Connecticut State University hosted two outdoor commencement ceremonies on May 16 at Arute Field. More than 2,200 students, including students eligible to graduate in December, participated
CT colleges expand access to free food, meeting students where they are
In a May 18 CT Mirror story, reporter Sara Bedigian talks with Maria's Place coordinator Courtney Gabarée about food insecurity among college students. Read the story online!
Cohen and Morel honored for Excellence in Teaching
By Julian Layne '25 More than 300 student nominations, dozens of faculty applications, and an extensive review process ultimately led to two educators receiving one of Central Connecticut State
EIT Committee announces Excellence in Teaching Honor Roll, Semi-Finalists, and Finalists
EIT Finalists, Full-Time Diana Cohen (Political Science) Sarah Evans Zalewski (Counselor Education & Family Therapy) Gurbakhshash Singh (Mathematical Sciences) EIT Finalists, Part-Time Evan Morel
Students recognized with Barnard Awards for academic excellence and more
Twelve outstanding students from the four universities of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system were awarded CSCU’s highest academic honor, the Henry Barnard Distinguished