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Three generations of alumni to speak at commencement
In recognition of the university’s 175th anniversary, three alumni representing three generations of Central’s student body will serve as commencement speakers this year. They are: Dr. Peter Rosa ’68
Central honors Construction Management leaders
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ hosted its annual Construction Alumni & Friends awards on April 23 to honor outstanding contributors to the field of Construction Management. This year’s Central
Physics majors earn NSF research experience awards
Four Physics majors ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ have received the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates awards. This prestigious award offers students the opportunity to conduct
Puerto Rican and Latino Caucus honors President Toro
The Puerto Rican and Latino Caucus of the Connecticut General Assembly hosted the 10 annual Connecticut Latino Legislative Summit on April 23. Following a day of discussions on several issues that
Chemistry and Biology major wins awards for research and presentation
Chemistry and Biology major Autumn Skowrenski received the Anna J. Harrison Award for outstanding oral presentation at the Connecticut Valley Section of the American Chemical Society’s (CVS-ACS)
Sustainability projects, events put Earth first ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ
By Amy J. Barry Spring is in the air. Here in Connecticut, like clockwork, flowers are blooming, trees are budding, and birds are busy building nests. Naturally, we celebrate Earth Day in the spring
Chen Art Gallery presents 2024 Capstone Student Exhibition
The Chen Art Gallery is proud to present the 2024 Capstone Student Exhibition, an exhibition showcasing the artwork of Capstone B.A. students in Art, marking the culmination of their studies at
Celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
In a recent statement, Central Police Chief Sean Grant recognized the telecommunications staff at the police department as part of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. "Every year during the
Celebrate the pursuit of truth at the library
The Elihu Burritt Library at ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ will host Pursue the Truth Day on Tuesday, April 16, from 3to 6 p.m. The event aims to celebrate the truth through a variety of lenses
Stanley is back: Season two of Central Duck-cam starts now
She’s back, and she’s brought a friend. Stanley, Central’s seasonal resident duck, returned to campus earlier this month and has set up a new nest in preparation for her next brood. Tune in to the
Register now for the EIT Award ceremony
Please join us to celebrate Excellence in Teaching on Friday, May 3, from 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. in the Constitution Room at Memorial Hall. In celebration of Central’s 175th year in teaching, the 2024
DNAP program earns strong rank on Best Graduate Schools list
ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ appears among the Best Graduate Schools in the country by U.S. News and World Report, which released its annual rankings Tuesday. U.S. News & World Report placed
New employee scholarship aims to give more students a home base ÃÛèÖÊÓƵ
It’s not uncommon for Central alumni to say that their university experience changed their lives. Whether it’s a great job, lifelong friend, or personal growth, their reasons are many and varied. Rene
LISTEN: Dr. Larsen shares eclipse tips on CT Public
John Henry Smith talks with Dr. Kristine Larsen about the April 8 solar eclipse. Listen online:
President announces spring stock-up for Maria's Place
President Toro invites the Central family to help Maria’s Place with a spring stock-up! Several buildings on campus will collect items throughout the month of April. Please bring your donations to any