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Beat-Mixing with DJ Ch’Varda, ’17
Alumna Jazmin Council, ’17, known professionally as Ch’Varda, was recently featured in a Daily Nutmeg story about her rise as a DJ, “Party Work” (Feb. 22, 2023). While majoring in psychology at...
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Planetarium Reopens to Campus Community
Students at Southern often reach for the stars, and now, once again, they can gaze at them, too. Thanks to departmental funding and with help from a competitive provost award, a new projector has been...
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“Seven Lenses” Exhibit Pays Homage to Black Life
During the month of February, in honor of Black History Month, the Africana Studies minor program has presented an exhibition of work by seven Black artists, curated by multimedia artist Shaunda...
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“Top Owls” Social Justice Honorees Announced for January 2023
The Top Owl Social Justice Award is given to recognize contributions in helping the university achieve its mission of creating and sustaining an inclusive community that appreciates, celebrates, and...
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$3 Million Grant Relieves Student Financial Hurdles While Targeting State’s...
It has been an unprecedented 3 years for healthcare workers, full of extended shifts, increased workloads, and added stress–resulting in burnout and a shortage of trained staff. To help address this...
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President Joe Bertolino Announces Departure
President Joe Bertolino, who has successfully led Southern Connecticut State University since 2016, announced today (March 3, 2023) that he will conclude his tenure on July 1, 2023. He will take up...
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School of Business Welcomes Students and Faculty from the UK
Southern’s School of Business and the Office of International Education welcomed students and faculty to campus from Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) in the United Kingdom from Monday, Feb. 27...
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The Push to Commemorate Genocide
Philosophy Professor David Pettigrew attended a recent hearing with the Connecticut state legislature’s Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections in Hartford. The public hearing...
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Newly Reopened Planetarium’s Rich History
Thanks to departmental funding and with help from a competitive provost award, a new projector has been purchased for the Morrill Hall Planetarium, equipping the university’s two resident astronomers,...
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From Dublin to New Haven
At 6’1″, she stands tall on the court, ready to entertain and play each night at Moore Field House as a forward for Southern’s Women’s Basketball Team. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Katie...
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Got MaPP?
Over 230 high school students from 21 local schools descended upon Southern Connecticut State University on Thursday, March 16, 2023, to participate in a Mathematical Puzzle Program (MaPP) Challenge....
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Journalism Professor Analyzes Expansion of Connecticut Shield Laws
Following threats and attacks on public officials, state lawmakers across the U.S. have stepped up efforts to shield personal information from being publicly disclosed about judges, police, elected...
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Kevin Anderson, ’94, Named Men’s Soccer Head Coach
Southern Connecticut State University Director of Athletics & Recreation Chris Barker announced on March 20, 2023, that Kevin Anderson, ’94, has been named the Owls’ men’s soccer head coach....
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“Remembering the Victims”: Raising Awareness of Bosnian Genocide Victims in...
Philosophy Professor David Pettigrew has made it his life’s mission to make sure genocide victims are remembered, both locally and internationally. In addition to teaching the “Introduction to...
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“Top Owls” Social Justice Awardees Announced for February 2023
The Top Owl Social Justice Award is given to recognize contributions in helping the university achieve its mission of creating and sustaining an inclusive community that appreciates, celebrates, and...
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Dr. Dwayne Smith Named Interim President of Southern
Beginning June 1, 2023, Dr. Dwayne Smith will assume the role of interim president of Southern Connecticut State University. Since 2020, Dr. Smith has served as campus CEO of Housatonic Community...
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Athletic Trainers: The Unsung Heroes of the Huskies’ Victory
By Kelly Coleman The UConn Huskies’ Men Basketball’s team’s recent NCAA Championship win was a triumph for the university and the state of Connecticut. But behind every win, unsung heroes often play a...
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Early College Program Gives High School Students a Head Start
While college enrollment seems to be on the decline nationwide, one SCSU program that encourages exploring the possibilities of higher education while still in high school is growing by leaps and...
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Grad Students Encourage Creativity and Expression in Shelter Youth through...
Creative writing isn’t the first thing a young adult thinks about when they’ve fled home to seek safe lodging. So, when the English Department launched a writing program last spring at a local youth...
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Public Health Professor Advocates for Black Maternal Health
Dr. Marian Evans, associate professor of public health, spoke with NBC Connecticut on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, about raising awareness for the issues surrounding Black maternal health, including...
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