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Spring 2026 Dean’s List
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Spring 2026 Dean’s List

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The following full– and part–time students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester at Western Connecticut State […]

WestConn Wolves to take to the field on new turf next fall: June 2 event to allow attendees to ‘Say Goodbye to Chuck’
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WestConn Wolves to take to the field on new turf next fall: June 2 event to allow attendees to ‘Say Goodbye to Chuck’

May 29, 2026May 29, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Western Connecticut State University Wolves will take to the field on new turf next fall, following the installation of a new […]

WestConn to present Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at Blue Mountain Gallery, June 16 through July 3
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WestConn to present Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at Blue Mountain Gallery, June 16 through July 3

May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Department of Art at Western Connecticut State University will present the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition at Blue Mountain […]

Danbury launches Wolf Tracks Walking Path Initiative
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Danbury launches Wolf Tracks Walking Path Initiative

May 19, 2026May 20, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — In response to community priorities identified in the 2023 Plan of Conservation and Development, the City of Danbury Department of Health and […]

WestConn to host second biennial Student Art Showcase, announce winning artists, on May 31
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WestConn to host second biennial Student Art Showcase, announce winning artists, on May 31

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will present an Opening Reception and Award Ceremony for its second biennial High School Student Art Showcase from […]

Media Arts Film festival returns to WestConn on May 15
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Media Arts Film festival returns to WestConn on May 15

May 5, 2026May 8, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Western Connecticut State University Media Arts Film Festival will return to the Midtown campus on Friday, May 15, 2026. In its […]

WestConn announces Commencement dates, speakers, and honorees
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WestConn announces Commencement dates, speakers, and honorees

April 29, 2026May 12, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut —  Western Connecticut State University will hold its 128th Undergraduate Commencement exercises on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main St. in […]

Western Connecticut State University’s  2026 Western Research Day is May 8
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Western Connecticut State University’s 2026 Western Research Day is May 8

April 27, 2026April 28, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will host its annual Western Research Day (WRD) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 8, […]

WestConn to host 29th annual Jazz Fest featuring Emmet Cohen Trio: May 2 performance sponsored by Earl & Irene Hagman
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WestConn to host 29th annual Jazz Fest featuring Emmet Cohen Trio: May 2 performance sponsored by Earl & Irene Hagman

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will host its 29th Annual Jazz Fest from April 30 – May 2, 2026, at the Veronica Hagman […]

Graduating Senior Art Exhibition to open April 23 at WestConn
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Graduating Senior Art Exhibition to open April 23 at WestConn

April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Senior Portfolio Exhibition, featuring works by 18 Western Connecticut State University undergraduate Art majors who are candidates this year for the Bachelor of Arts […]

WestConn’s CT Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation to host statewide inclusive school safety event focused on students with disabilities
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WestConn’s CT Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation to host statewide inclusive school safety event focused on students with disabilities

April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — As school districts continue to strengthen emergency preparedness and threat assessment protocols, experts caution that students with disabilities remain significantly overlooked in […]

Americana artist Rhett Miller of the Old97s to perform at WestConn on April 24
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Americana artist Rhett Miller of the Old97s to perform at WestConn on April 24

April 8, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Kathwari Honors Program at Western Connecticut State University will present “An Evening with Rhett Miller,” at 7 p.m. on Friday, April […]

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