
Research Co-Authored by CT State Middlesex Professor Reveals Widespread Symptom Misrepresentation to Obtain Antibiotics
Andrea Levy, Ph.D., social sciences professor at Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Middlesex in Middletown, Conn., has published two new articles in the national medical journal JAMA Open Network exploring patient dishonesty in medical…

Stop & Shop Donates $200,000 to CSCU’s On-Campus Food Pantries to Address Food Insecurity
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) today announced Stop & Shop will donate $200,000 to support the system's on-campus food pantries. The donation comes after the neighborhood grocer marked a major milestone in its fight against…

CT State Expands Transfer Partnerships, Creating New Pathways to Bachelor’s Degrees
In recognition of National Transfer Student Week, Connecticut State Community College (CT State) is highlighting a series of six new transfer agreements that expand opportunities for students to continue their education at four-year institutions.
…

CT State Expands Manufacturing Education Opportunities Across Connecticut
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) is strengthening manufacturing education opportunities across Connecticut through expanded facilities, new programs, workforce partnerships, and career pathways designed to meet the evolving needs of…

CT State Holds Open House Events Throughout Connecticut
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) will hold Fall 2026 Open House events at 12 locations throughout Connecticut in November for those interested in learning about becoming a CT State student.
Prospective students and their families are…

CCAT and CT State Launch Strategic Partnership to Advance Manufacturing Education and Career Readiness
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT) and Connecticut State Community College (CT State) today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate workforce readiness, strengthen manufacturing career pathways and support Connecticut…

CT State Northwestern Holds Veterinary Technology Information Sessions
CT State Northwestern will hold two Veterinary Technology program information sessions—the first on Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Joyner Learning Center, 100 South Main Street, Winsted; the second as a virtual online session on…

CT State Tunxis Expands Workforce Training Opportunities in Bristol
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Tunxis was joined today by college and local officials to celebrate the expansion of workforce training and professional development opportunities at its Bristol location at 430 North Main Street.
The…

Register For CT State Community College Courses
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) will offer accelerated courses during the fall 2026 semester at its campuses statewide, with classes beginning in September and October.
Students can earn up to four credits and take classes online or…

CT State Community College Offers Accelerated Classes this Fall
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) will offer accelerated courses during the fall 2026 semester at its campuses statewide, with classes beginning in September and October.
Students can earn up to four credits and take classes online or…

CT State Receives $100,000 Grant to Expand Educational Opportunities with Wesleyan University at York Correctional Institution
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) has been awarded a $100,000 Accelerator Grant from the New England Prison Education Collaborative (NEPEC) to strengthen transfer pathways and expand educational opportunities for students at York…

Northwell Health and CT State Community College announce workforce partnership to expand healthcare career pathways in Connecticut
Northwell Health and Connecticut State Community College (CT State) today announced a partnership aimed at strengthening Connecticut’s healthcare talent pipeline.
The collaboration will expand opportunities for CT State students, create pathways…

CT State Community College Offers Special Saturday Hours August 15
CT State Community College’s campuses statewide will hold special Saturday hours for new and continuing students on August 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can meet with an advisor, finalize their schedules, and register for classes at one of CT…

Registration Open for Fall 2026 Semester at CT State Community College Campuses
Credit registration is in progress at CT State Community College (CT State) campuses statewide.
Fall 2026 semester credit classes begin on August 27 with a mix of on-campus, online, and hybrid course options.
CT State campuses offer hundreds of…

CT State Launches Public Health Program Supported by $4.2 Million State Grant
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) is launching a new associate degree in public health and two stackable certificates designed to strengthen the state's public health workforce in response to growing workforce shortages.
The program is…

CT State Community College Dean Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
Michelle Coach, Ed.D., school dean of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and advanced manufacturing at Connecticut State Community College (CT State), has been selected as one of 40 leaders from across the country for the 2026-27 Aspen…

As Clean Energy Jobs Grow in Connecticut, CT State Prepares Students for Workforce Demand
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…

Summer Registration Open at CT State Community College
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…

Governor Proclaims Community College Month, Highlighting Impact of CT State
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…

CT State Holds Open Houses Throughout Connecticut in March and April
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…

CT State Announces New Dental Assistant Program at Gateway
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 to Deliver 2026 Pennington Lecture at the Wadsworth
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…

CSCU Extends Dr. Christina Royal’s Appointment as CT State Community College Interim President
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 Students Named as Legislative Interns
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…

CT State and CTECS Sign Landmark Partnership Expanding College and Career Pathways for Technical High School Students
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 Presents Homelessness and Youth Discussion
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…

Asnuntuck Foundation to Host Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser Supporting Student Success
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…

CT State Community College Offers Accelerated Classes this Spring
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…
CT State Housatonic Professor Leads Research on Why Engineered Microbes Struggle Outside the Lab
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…

Arburg Donates $13,500 Toward Middlesex Advanced Manufacturing Programs
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 State Community College Offers Saturday Hours
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…

CT State Northwestern and Noble Deeds Schedule January Clinic Days
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…

CT State Campuses Host FAFSA Sessions
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…

CT State Student Entrepreneurs Recognized at 2025 Elevator Pitch Competition
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…

CT State Northwestern Student Dakota Lawson to Serve on the CT Board of Regents
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…

Registration Open for Spring Semester at CT State Community College Campuses
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 Offers Small Business Seminar: Burnout Recovery Lab
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…

Winter Session Class Registration Open at CT State Community College
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…

Middletown Community Gathers to Celebrate Newly Recognized Diwali Holiday
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…

CT State Announces New Practical Nursing Certificate Program
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…

CT State Housatonic to Host Regional Public Safety Fair on November 10
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,…

CT State Holds Open Houses Throughout Connecticut, November 4-19
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…
CT State Northwestern Gallery Presents Artist Daniel Baxter: ‘Of Maps and Music’
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…

CT State Norwalk Hosts Open House on Thursday, November 6
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…

Housatonic Museum of Art Receives Dual Honors for “The Making of an Icon: Walter Iooss and Sports Photography”
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…

CT State Highlights Respiratory Care Program and Careers During National Awareness Week
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…

Alum Makes CT State Middlesex a Vegan Campus
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…
CT State Middlesex Premieres Connecticut Watershed Model Video at DEEP Headquarters
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…

CT State Celebrates Manufacturing Month with Statewide Events, Tours, and Career Activities
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…

CT State Northwestern Holds Veterinary Technology Information Session
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…