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CT State Northwestern Campus
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The Entrepreneurial Center at CT State Northwestern is excited to announce their next Small Business Seminar, Skip the Slop; Marketing for Humans, Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Market Street Creatives, 100 Lawton Street, Torrington. Local…
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 Northwestern Campus
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The HEART Club at CT State Northwestern will host a Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Arts and Science Building parking lot, 209 Holabird Avenue, Winsted. Parking for attendees will be located at Greenwoods…
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…
CT State students browse professional clothing on racks in the campus Career Closet, a program that provides free attire for interviews and workplace preparation.
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Housatonic’s Office of Career Services recently hosted its Spring 2026 Career Closet Days, providing students with free access to professional attire to support interview readiness and career…
Christine Ruggiero
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Two poems by Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Middlesex English professor Christine Ruggiero have recently been published in national outlets. Ruggiero’s poem “Remembering When it Began” appears in the 2025 Paterson Literary Review,…
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 Quinebaug Valley Campus
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Quinebaug Valley has announced the names of 233 students who have qualified for the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students matriculated in a certificate or degree…
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…
Housatonic Campus
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Connecticut State Community College Housatonic will host a series of FAFSA assistance sessions on Jan. 13,21 and 29, providing hands-on support to students and families completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The sessions…
CT State Housatonic Campus
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (September 10, 2025)  CT State Housatonic will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on October 2, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to unveil the newly renovated and expanded Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center (AMTC). The event…
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 State Asnuntuck presented student Michael Morales with the McLaughlin Fellow in Leadership Award.
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Asnuntuck has announced this year’s McLaughlin Fellow in Leadership is Michael Morales. Morales, from Hartford, is President of CT State Asnuntuck’s Student Government Association and is a student…
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…
Student Hailey Diaz is holding a replica of the prize.
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Student entrepreneurs from Connecticut State Community College Housatonic earned top honors and major cash awards during the 2025 Werth Center Elevator Pitch Competition, showcasing innovative business ideas and entrepreneurial leadership on a…
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…
CT State Housatonic Campus
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Credit registration is under way for Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Housatonic’s spring 2026 semester, which begins Jan. 23. Classes are offered in person, online and in hybrid formats. CT State Housatonic offers a wide range of…
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 turkey drive was held at CT State Housatonic.
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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) Housatonic brought the campus community together today for its annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, distributing free turkeys and fresh produce to students as the holiday season approaches. The event, held…
CT State Housatonic Campus
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Credit registration is open for CT State Housatonic’s Winter Session, which runs December 29, 2025 – January 18, 2026. Students may earn up to four accelerated credits in three weeks — the same course content offered in a standard 15-week term —…
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…