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From startup to sports giant: ESPN panel to explore media innovation and impact
By Julian Layne ’25 What began as a bold and uncertain idea in 1979 has grown into one of the most influential forces in sports media. That story of innovation and entrepreneurship will take center
Nicastro named American Savings Foundation Endowed Chair in Banking & Finance
The Board of Regents for Higher Education of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System appointed Michael D. Nicastro, J.D., '84 as the American Savings Foundation Endowed Chair in Banking
Opening day for summer CEEL program is April 15
Starting April 15, applications will be accepted for the Summer 2026 Community Engagement Experiential Learning (CEEL) stipend program. The application period runs until May 15. The Center for
'Pop'-up performance entertains 800 at Central
On March 25, approximately 800 people gathered at Welte Auditorium for a performance of “Pinocchio Pop,” an edu-theater adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s world-famous children’s story. The performance was
A day in the life of a Blue Devil at ASD
Central hosted its spring Accepted Students Day on March 28 for prospective students and their families to visit campus and learn more about the Central experience. After a kickoff presentation by
Nursing students work with patients in Puerto Rico during Spring Break
While many college students spent spring break recharging, a group of eight Central Connecticut State University nursing students used the week to sharpen their clinical insight and Spanish language
Provost's Office announces Clusters of Excellence grant-funded projects
The Office of the Provost announced on March 26 the projects selected for funding in Central's inaugural Clusters of Excellence Grant Competition. The primary objective of the competition is to solve
Bloomer awarded James Marshall Fellowship
Dr. Peggy Ann Bloomer, assistant professor of Art & Design at Central Connecticut State University, has been awarded the highly competitive James Marshall Fellowship from the University of Connecticut
Central simplifies graduate admissions through new partnership with Liaison
A new partnership with Liaison is set to simplify the application process for dozens of graduate programs at Central Connecticut State University—making it easier for prospective students to take the
Revolutionary War history comes to life at Central conference
By Savanna Yelling ’25 Central welcomed historians, faculty, and community members to campus on March 20 for the “CT 1776: A Revolutionary Event” conference, a two-day program examining Connecticut’s
Glaser adds insight to CT Public feature on Stanley Black & Decker closure
Dr. Leah Glaser, a professor of history at Central, contributed to a recent CT Public story about the closure of Stanley Black & Decker and its impact on the City of New Britain. Listen and read more
School of Business offers faster track to Project Management credentials
The School of Business has received approval from the Project Management Institute (PMI) to offer coursework that prepares students to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management exam (CAPM)
Central student awarded New Britain Foundation scholarship
Daquan Carr of New Britain, a student at Central Connecticut State University has been honored by the Alma Exley Scholarship Program, which promotes diversity in the teaching profession. The
Central and UHART announce new articulation agreement for Athletic Training students
Central Connecticut State University and the University of Hartford have teamed up to create a new, streamlined pathway for students pursuing careers in athletic training—making it easier than ever to
A question in clay: Sculpture at Maloney Hall invites reflection
By Julian Layne ’25 Visitors entering Maloney Hall at Central are met with a striking and unexpected presence: a life-sized figure holding a sign that asks a simple yet deeply layered question: “What