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Courant features faculty commentary: Understanding what American interventions accomplish remains key
The Hartford Courant featured an opinion piece by Dr. Ghassan El-Eid, a professor of Political Science at Central. Read the piece in the Courant's online edition: https://www.courant.com/2026/03/15
Central students advocate for reproductive health access in statewide webinar
Two students from Central Connecticut State University joined a state-wide conversation on March 12 about reproductive health services and access on college campuses, sharing how student advocacy is
'What will become of me?' Your thoughts welcome
A life-sized interactive sculpture by artist Tom Zaccheo installed at the entrance to Maloney Hall asks visitors to respond to a single question: “What will become of me?” Members of the campus
Bingocize is a winner at the Community Health Education Clinic
By Savanna Yelling ’25 The Community Health Education Clinic has begun hosting Bingocize sessions, bringing together older adults for a unique combination of exercise, health education, and the
Elect Her marks a milestone at Central
By Savanna Yelling '25 Students gathered in the Community Room at Henry Barnard Hall on March 6 for Central’s 10th annual Elect Her leadership training, a one-day program designed to encourage and
Nursing faculty, students volunteer at recent RAM clinic
Central faculty and nursing students volunteered their time and expertise during a free healthcare clinic hosted by the nonprofit Remote Area Medical (RAM) in partnership with the UConn Medical Clinic
Senior Journalism major heads to national Sports Journalism Institute
From New Britain to a national cohort, Marcus Saunders is stepping onto a much larger field. Saunders, a senior Journalism major at Central Connecticut State University, has been selected for the 34th
Design Faculty visit Norwich Tech to build creative pathways
On Feb. 5, Dr. Peggy Ann Bloomer, assistant professor of Art & Design at Central, visited Norwich Technical High School to meet with students in the Graphic Design & Digital Media program. Hosted by
Central enters the chat with new multimedia production major
As the media landscape continues to accelerate and converge, Central has introduced a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Multimedia program built for professionals who create, adapt, and lead across
CSCU launches Excellence in Teacher Residency Project
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) recently announced a new initiative — the Excellence in Teacher Residency Project — to address the challenges of teacher shortages and retention
Alumna 'Sparks' a new era of speed-dating
Watch Zoe Cramer '17 discuss Sips & Sparks on a recent WFSB morning segment. Sips & Sparks is a speed-dating/event-planning business Cramer founded to help singles foster real-world connections in a
Film by Frett '09 set to hit theaters next month after Sundance win
HEARST - An independent feature film shot in locations across Connecticut, written, co-directed, and co-produced by Hartford natives will be screened in theaters nationwide next month. "Ricky" won co
Callinan '73 pens original song about Bristol's colonial history 
BRISTOL PRESS — Tom Callinan, who was named “Connecticut’s 1st Official State Troubadour” in 1991, will perform an original song about Bristol’s colonial history on Flag Day, dedicating it to the
Six assistant deans join the Central team
After a busy semester of searches, interviews, and open forums, Central has filled six assistant dean positions across the university’s academic schools and colleges. Learn more about the new
Central Connecticut State, Red Cross host blood drive focused on maternal health
WTNH — The Central Connecticut State University Maternal Health Advocacy Club teamed up with the American Red Cross for its fourth annual campus-wide blood drive on Tuesday. View the story at WTNH.com