CT State Transfer Champion Scholarship Initiative to Ease Financial Burden...
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) announced the launch of the CT State Transfer Champion Scholarship last week at the inauguration of John Maduko, M.D., CT State Community College’s first...
View Article2024 Commencement Speakers Announced
Corbin Bleu, an accomplished screen and stage actor, will be the keynote speaker at the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, Conn. The...
View Article“I Came This Far with Just a Dream”
Things are happening for Jonah Craggett, MFA ’24. A creative writer and public speaker from New Haven, Craggett is graduating from Southern this month with his MFA in creative writing, and his thesis...
View ArticleDigging Into The Past
Embarking on a journey of archaeological exploration often begins with a spark of curiosity and a mentor’s guiding hand. Thankfully, Charmaine Robichaud, ’24, found a way to travel to Ethiopia to the...
View ArticleBlessings in Disguise
When Jordan Davis, ’24, emerged from a serious car crash that resulted in a broken femur, a rod, and 13 screws in his shattered leg seven years ago, it was a turning point that cast doubt on his...
View ArticleGraduation at Last: Class of 2024 Graduates from Southern
Southern Connecticut State University celebrated the graduation of 1,200 students during its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport. In her...
View ArticleBlooming Where You’re Planted
Nearly two decades ago in the mountainous city of Medellin, Colombia, three-year-old Sara Bernal-Garcia and her parents left behind the life they knew to pursue their version of the American dream....
View ArticleSCSU Earns Recognition as a Military Friendly School
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is proud to have earned a spot on Viqtory Media’s esteemed list of 2024-2025 “Military Friendly Schools.” The university achieved “Silver Status” in the...
View ArticleJournalism Professor Presents at Literary Festival
Journalism Professor Frank Harris III recently shared his journey researching the use of the n-word in America with students at Marin Academy in San Rafael, California. His workshop, “Any Other Name:...
View ArticleSouthern Launches Alliance for Minority Participation Program
The Nutmeg State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program brings together the four regional public comprehensive universities in Connecticut with the primary goal of increasing...
View ArticleAlumnus Rob Parker, ’86, Pioneers Sports-Talk Radio Station
Over the course of an illustrious career spanning 37 years, the opportunity to be bold and innovative has always been paramount for Rob Parker, ’86. A journalism major at Southern, as well as a sports...
View ArticleReshaping Health Education at Southern
Sarah Benes, assistant professor and coordinator of the School Health Education program, is determined to make Southern a leader in the health and physical education field. The field has changed...
View ArticleNational Champion!
At the 2024 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas, SCSU men’s track and field standout Jordan Davis, ’24, won his second NCAA Division II National Championship in...
View ArticleUganda: The Pearl of Africa – A Journey to Remember
By Jean Breny, professor of public health Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Uganda, is a country that offers a tapestry of experiences that will leave any traveler in awe. Known as the “Pearl of...
View ArticleTwo Faculty Receive Board of Regents Awards for Teaching and Research
Southern Connecticut State University proudly announces that two of its faculty members have been honored with the prestigious 2023–2024 Board of Regents Faculty Awards. These awards, presented by the...
View ArticleLanguage Fluency Earns Graduating New Haven Seniors College Credit
Graduating high school seniors who show fluency in more than one language are getting a “seal of approval” from New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) and other districts around the state — and, thanks to a...
View ArticleCounseling Leader Earns Doctorate in Inaugural Counselor and Education...
For Rebecca Wilson, Ed.D. ’24, starting her education at a community college placed her on a trajectory in higher education that changed her life. From being a Stamford High School student dreaming of...
View ArticleSouthern Swears In New Police Chief
In a ceremony marked by warmth and anticipation, Chief Makiem Miller was officially sworn in as Southern’s fourth Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety on Friday, June 7, 2024. The event,...
View ArticleDean’s List and President’s List for Spring 2024
Congratulations to students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List or the President’s List. This honor is reserved for students who have achieved outstanding academic success for the semester in...
View ArticleBringing Educational Leadership to the National Level
Dr. Gladys Labas, a long-time faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, is a part of the group of educators and policymakers who traveled to the White House in...
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