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WCSU Art Faculty Exhibition to open Feb. 5
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WCSU Art Faculty Exhibition to open Feb. 5

January 16, 2026January 18, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center at Western Connecticut State University, 43 Lake Ave. Extension, Danbury, will present the […]

WestConn Athletics receives National Community Service Award at NCAA Convention
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WestConn Athletics receives National Community Service Award at NCAA Convention

January 15, 2026January 16, 2026 hills

WASHINGTON, D.C. — WestConn Athletics received the One-Time Project Community Service Award by the National Association of Division III Athletics Administrators (NADIIIAA) for its participation […]

Western Connecticut State University wins energy efficiency award: Facilities Department named SEM Champion in 2025 CSCU Competition
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Western Connecticut State University wins energy efficiency award: Facilities Department named SEM Champion in 2025 CSCU Competition

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Facilities Department at Western Connecticut State University has participated since January 2024 in Eversource CT’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program with […]

WCSU announces spring M.F.A. visiting artist lecture series: Illustrator Rudy Gutierrez’s talk Feb. 4 opens series featuring four artists through April
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WCSU announces spring M.F.A. visiting artist lecture series: Illustrator Rudy Gutierrez’s talk Feb. 4 opens series featuring four artists through April

January 14, 2026January 17, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Four artists whose critically acclaimed works span a wide spectrum from illustration and painting to video, sculpture, installation, performance and textiles will […]

Fall 2025 Dean’s List
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Fall 2025 Dean’s List

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The following full-time students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2025 semester at Western Connecticut State University: CONNECTICUT […]

First-generation WestConn student Elisa Cardona has a lot to celebrate this holiday season
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First-generation WestConn student Elisa Cardona has a lot to celebrate this holiday season

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 hills

Brewster, New York, native Elisa Cardona will be getting something extra special for Christmas this year. Not only is the Western Connecticut State University senior the first […]

You can’t argue with the success of WestConn’s first all-female Moot Court team to qualify for the American Moot Court Association’s National Championship Tournament
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You can’t argue with the success of WestConn’s first all-female Moot Court team to qualify for the American Moot Court Association’s National Championship Tournament

December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Grace Parkosewich and Julia Meadows, seniors at Western Connecticut State University, combined their research and oratory skills to succeed at the Eastern […]

WCSU announces Provost’s Distinguished Lecture Series
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WCSU announces Provost’s Distinguished Lecture Series

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University Provost Dr. Stephen Hegedus has announced the Provost’s Distinguished Lecture Series: Advancing Knowledge Through Dialogue and Discovery. The […]

WCSU exhibit, ‘The Snake Doctor: The Herpetological Life Work of Herndon Dowling, Jr.’ to open on Nov. 13
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WCSU exhibit, ‘The Snake Doctor: The Herpetological Life Work of Herndon Dowling, Jr.’ to open on Nov. 13

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will host an up-close look at the legacy of herpetologist Dr. Herndon Dowling, Jr., with the opening of […]

WCSU waives application fee for first-year, transfer, and graduate students in November
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WCSU waives application fee for first-year, transfer, and graduate students in November

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will waive the application fee for first-year, transfer, and graduate students who apply to the university from Nov. 1–30, 2025. Admissions […]

Criminologist Casey Jordan’s new true crime podcast launches: WCSU will host a screening and Q&A for ‘The Family I Had’ on Nov. 18
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Criminologist Casey Jordan’s new true crime podcast launches: WCSU will host a screening and Q&A for ‘The Family I Had’ on Nov. 18

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University Professor of Justice and Law Administration Dr. Casey Jordan has launched a new true crime podcast, “Criminal Appeal […]

WCSU to honor Dr. Jane Goodall at public event on Nov. 12
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WCSU to honor Dr. Jane Goodall at public event on Nov. 12

November 5, 2025November 7, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will honor the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall this month at an event entitled “Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall: […]

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