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CT State Naugatuck Valley Campus
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In a major step toward strengthening Connecticut’s workforce pipeline and aligning education with the demands of a rapidly evolving economy, Governor Ned Lamont has announced the appointment of four leaders from Connecticut State Colleges and…
Students working in a horticulture program, tending plants in a greenhouse setting
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More than 47,000 jobs are supported by Connecticut’s clean energy sector, which continues to outpace overall state employment growth, according to the 2025 Connecticut Clean Energy Industry Report. Connecticut State Community College (CT State) is…
CT State Three Rivers Campud
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Credit registration is in progress for Connecticut State Community College summer session at campuses statewide, with classes available in-person, online and in hybrid formats. Summer session classes start in late May and July. Students can earn up…
CT State Manchester Campus
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Governor Ned Lamont has proclaimed April as Community College Month in Connecticut, recognizing the role of Connecticut State Community College (CT State) in expanding affordable higher education and career training for nearly 65,000 students each…
A student is registering for classes at CT State Capital.
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) will hold Open Houses at 12 locations throughout Connecticut in March and April for those interested in learning about becoming a CT State student. Prospective students and their families are welcome…
Students participate in a hands-on healthcare training activity in a clinical learning environment at CT State Community College.
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) has announced the launch of a new noncredit dental assistant program at CT State Gateway in New Haven, during Dental Assistants Recognition Week. Dental assistants play a vital role in patient care and…
Dr. Anthony Jack
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Anthony Jack, Ph.D., a nationally recognized sociologist and leading voice on equity in higher education, will deliver the 2026 Pennington Lecture on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Wadsworth in Hartford. The event is free and open to the…
Interim President Christina Royal
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The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) System today announced the extension of Dr. Christina Royal’s appointment as interim president of Connecticut State Community College (CT State) through June 30, 2027. Dr. Royal has served as…
CT State Northwestern Campus
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Northwestern is pleased to announce three Northwestern students have been named to the Connecticut Legislative Intern program and will be working at the Capitol alongside legislators and aides this…
Karen Hynick, Ed.D., Kelli-Marie Vallieres, Ph.D., Alice Pritchard, Ph.D., Christina Royal, Ph.D., Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, John Maduko, M.D.
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) and the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) today officially signed a landmark partnership designed to strengthen pathways from technical high schools to community college. The…
CT State Northwestern Campus
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CT State Northwestern will present Homelessness and Youth: What You Need to Make a Difference on Thursday, February 12, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. in the Founders Hall Auditorium, 4 Park Place, Winsted. The presentation will be led by Anne Giordano and…
CT State Asnuntuck Campus
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The Asnuntuck Foundation will host its signature Denim & Diamonds fundraiser on Friday, March 20, bringing together community partners, alumni, and friends in support of Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Asnuntuck students. Held at…
Manchester Campus
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) will offer accelerated courses during spring semester at its campuses statewide, with classes beginning in February and March. Students can earn up to four credits and take classes online or on…
Joseph D. Shih, Ph.D.
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New research led by Joseph D. Shih, Ph.D., a science faculty member at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic, is helping scientists understand why engineered microbes that perform well in laboratories often struggle when introduced into…
Five people hold a replica of a $13,500 check
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Middlesex received a $13,500 contribution from ARBURG, Inc., a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality plastic processing and injection molding machines. The funds were raised through the…
CT Gateway Campus
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CT State Community College’s campuses statewide will hold special Saturday enrollment hours for new and continuing students on January 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can meet with an advisor, finalize their schedules, and register for classes at…
A veterianrry student is examining a dog
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Northwestern and Noble Deeds have announced they will offer veterinary clinic days on January 5, 8, 15, 22, and 29 at the Joyner Health Science Center, 100 South Main Street, Winsted. Services offered…
A student is registering for classes
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) campuses statewide will host FAFSA sessions on select dates from Dec. 16-Feb. 13 to support individuals in completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Prospective and current…
Student speaking at a podium during a CT State event, with attendees seated in the background.
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) celebrated student winners and finalists during the 2025 Elevator Pitch Competition, held Dec. 1 at the Werth Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at CT State Housatonic.  More than 50 CT State…
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Winsted – Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Northwestern is proud to announce Northwestern student Dakota Lawson has been named to serve as elected chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents (BOR) Student Advisory Council, representing…
A student is registering for classes at CT State Capital.
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Credit registration is in progress at Connecticut State Community College (CT State) campuses statewide. Spring 2026 credit semester begins on January 23 with a mix of on-campus, online and hybrid course options.  CT State campuses offer hundreds…
CT State Northwestern Campus
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The Entrepreneurial Center at Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Northwestern is excited to announce its next Small Business Seminar, Burnout Recovery Lab, on Wednesday, December 10, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Market Street Creatives, 100…
A student registers for classes at CT State Capital
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Credit registration is in progress for Connecticut State Community College (CT State) winter session at campuses statewide, with classes available in person, online and in hybrid formats. Winter session runs Dec. 29-Jan. 18. Students can earn up to…
Students and faculty celebrate Diwali with colorful lights and traditional attire at CT State Community College, 2025
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Middlesex hosted a Diwali holiday celebration on November 7 in collaboration with the Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple and the city of Middletown. The event took place in Chapman Hall on the Middletown…
Nursing Program at Norwalk
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) has announced the launch of a second practical nursing certificate program, now offered at CT State Norwalk. The program aims to address the critical shortage of nurses in Connecticut and expand access…
A photo of an event with people browsing different tables of vendors
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Housatonic will host its annual Regional Public Safety Fair on Monday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beacon Hall Event Center, located at 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport. The event,…
A view of a campus during an open house event
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) will hold Open Houses at 12 locations throughout Connecticut November 4-19 for those interested in learning about becoming a CT State student. Prospective students and their families are welcome to…
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Connecticut State (CT State) Community College Northwestern’s Gallery at Founders Hall will present artist Daniel Baxter’s “Of Maps and Music” November 3 through December 15. An artist reception is scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 4 to 6…
Norwalk Campus
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Norwalk invites the community to attend an Open House on Thursday, November 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the East Campus Atrium. This event offers prospective students and their families the chance to explore…
A person is looking at artwork at the Housatonic useum of Art
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Housatonic proudly announces that the Housatonic Museum of Art and Interpreting Sports have received two prestigious awards recognizing the exhibition “The Making of an Icon: Walter Iooss and Sports…
Respiratory Care Classroom
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) joins health care partners across the state and nationally in celebrating National Respiratory Care Week Oct. 19-25, recognizing the work of respiratory therapists and providing information on…
Allison Vaughan
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CT State Community College Middlesex introduces a new dining service at its Middletown campus—SoulFully Vegan—owned by 2017 graduate Allison Vaughan and husband Calvin. Middlesex will become one of the only college campuses in the country with an…
Kathleen Knight (DEEP), Jimmy Burch (student), Dan Nocera (CNM), Matthew Kraines (CNM) and Gillian LeBlanc (student)
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) premiered the “Connecticut Watershed Model (CTWM) outreach video at the Gina McCarthy Auditorium, 79 Elm Street, Hartford on October 7. The 10-minute video, produced by…
Eileen Candels, director of partnerships (shown) and Amy Thompson, Ph.D., chief technology officer, of Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) spoke with CT State Tunxis advanced manufacturing technology students on Oct. 6, sharing information on internship opportunities and manufacturing sector growth in specific industries.
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CT State Community College (CT State) will celebrate Manufacturing Month this October with a lineup of events and activities across Connecticut to highlight the role of manufacturing in the state’s economy, showcase CT State’s advanced manufacturing…
Veterinary team wearing masks and protective eyewear performing a medical procedure on a dog in a clinic
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CT State Northwestern will hold a Veterinary Technology program information session on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Joyner Health Science Center, Room 143, 100 South Main Street. Winsted.     Attendees will learn about…
Connecticut Economy Graphic
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Tunxis Foundation invites the community to a panel discussion on “The Impact of Tariffs on Connecticut’s Economy” at its 2025 Economic Breakfast and networking event on October 21 at 7:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Bristol.  Proceeds from…
Manuel Gomez, Ph.D. and Madeline Pérez De Jesús, Ph.D.,
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) leaders Madeline Pérez De Jesús, Ph.D., and Manuel Gomez, Ph.D., were selected as fellows for the seventh cohort of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities’ (HACU) Leadership Academy/La…
Jordan Long, director of dual enrollment for Connecticut State Community College (CT State)
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Jordan Long, director of dual enrollment for Connecticut State Community College (CT State), was honored at the 12th Annual 100 Men of Color Black Tie Gala and Awards on September 12 at the Bushnell Performing Arts Center.  Hosted by Eleven28…
Students seated in auditorium
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CT State Middlesex has announced the names of 328 students who have qualified for the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester. The Dean's List recognizes students matriculated in a certificate or degree program who have earned a semester grade…
Joyner Hall
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CT State Northwestern announces it will begin hosting veterinary clinic days in their veterinary technology center at the Joyner Health Sciences Building in Winsted during August. CT State Northwestern has partnered with Noble Deeds, whose…
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Looking for a high-demand career? Limited seats are available for CT State Asnuntuck’s esthetician program. Learn in a small class setting with expert instructors. The program boasts a 96% graduation rate. CT State Asnuntuck Personal Services…
Student adjusting a metal lathe machine while wearing safety glasses in a workshop.
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CT State Housatonic will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. to unveil the newly renovated and expanded Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC). The event will celebrate the campus' students, partners, and dedicated…
Three Students Looking at Laptop
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CT State Community College Middlesex, through the Workforce Development and Continuing Education office, will offer a Community Interpreter course beginning October 7. Classes take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30–8:30 p.m. meeting LRON…
Norwalk Campus
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Norwalk is proud to announce the expansion of its Child Development Center and Laboratory School (CDLS) with a new classroom to support additional families and students throughout the school year. The…
Campus Presidents
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) has appointed seven inaugural campus presidents to lead operations of its campus locations statewide. “I am proud to introduce our new campus presidents to Connecticut State Community College,” said CT…
Metallica  Scholars Foundation
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  CT State Asnuntuck is proud to announce its selection as one of the community colleges invited to join year seven of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Supported by a generous $50,000 grant aimed at enhancing the student…
Students cpictured holding awards for completion of Skill Up for Manufacturing training program
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CT State Community College Middlesex is proud to announce 11 students completed the "Skill Up for Manufacturing" training program during a ceremony on August 22. The intensive seven-week course is offered through Connecticut’s Workforce Alliance…
Norwalk Campus
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In response to the growing industry demand for skilled optics and metrology professionals, Connecticut State Community College Norwalk (CT State Norwalk) is excited to announce the launch of a new Optics Fabrication and Metrology noncredit…
A professor stands in front of a board while teaching
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The Entrepreneurial Center at CT State Northwestern is pleased to announce their next small business seminar, "The Marketing Guru II," will be held Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Market Street Creatives, 100 Lawton Street,…
Young medical student adjusting an IV drip during a clinical skills lab
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CT State Northwestern will offer health care training in a number of high-demand career fields starting in August and September.     Financial assistance may be available. For more information on the class schedule, enrollment requirements, and…