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WestConn waives application fee for first-time, first-year Connecticut students in November
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WestConn waives application fee for first-time, first-year Connecticut students in November

November 5, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will waive the Common App application fee for first-time, first-year Connecticut students who apply to the university from Nov. 1–30, 2024. To apply or […]

WestConn Women’s Soccer hosts Plymouth State Tuesday in LEC playoffs
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WestConn Women’s Soccer hosts Plymouth State Tuesday in LEC playoffs

November 4, 2024November 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Western Connecticut State University Wolves, coached by Alex Harrison (9th Season), have qualified for the Little East Conference (NESCAC) Women’s Soccer […]

WestConn to honor veterans at two public events in November
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WestConn to honor veterans at two public events in November

October 29, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will honor veterans at two public events in November. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, the university’s Student Veterans Organization (SVO) will begin […]

WestConn’s 14th annual ‘Election Connection’ show to stream live on Nov. 5
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WestConn’s 14th annual ‘Election Connection’ show to stream live on Nov. 5

October 23, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — A dedicated student crew at Western Connecticut State University is taking full advantage of their technological tools and social media expertise to […]

WestConn joins with community partners to host Latin Block party: Event seeks to celebrate Latin community and raise funds for scholarship
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WestConn joins with community partners to host Latin Block party: Event seeks to celebrate Latin community and raise funds for scholarship

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University’s UndocuAlly Task Force, Western Beyond Borders, Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Pre-Collegiate Programs, Admissions, Student Government Association […]

WestConn celebrates First-Generation college students with sixth annual ‘First-Generation College Celebration’
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WestConn celebrates First-Generation college students with sixth annual ‘First-Generation College Celebration’

October 22, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will host the sixth annual First-Generation College Celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, […]

WestConn Men’s Golf places 14th in NEIGA Championships on Cape Cod
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WestConn Men’s Golf places 14th in NEIGA Championships on Cape Cod

October 20, 2024October 23, 2024 hills

BREWSTER, Mass. – Senior Gavin Calcavecchio (New Milford, Conn.) finished with a 12-over par 156 to tie for 35th on the leaderboard and lead the Western Connecticut […]

Group art exhibition to open Oct. 24 at WestConn Gallery
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Group art exhibition to open Oct. 24 at WestConn Gallery

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 hills

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

WestConn announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, ceremony
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WestConn announces 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, ceremony

October 9, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Five Western Connecticut State University alumni student-athletes, supporter Dr. Michael Brand and the standout 1999 Football Team will be honored at the […]

WestConn Homecoming is Oct. 19; public invited to attend
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WestConn Homecoming is Oct. 19; public invited to attend

October 9, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut —Western Connecticut State University will host Homecoming 2024, “Western Rising,” for alumni of all ages, families, friends, and current students, on Saturday, Oct. […]

WestConn partners with Waterbury Promise to encourage college enrollment
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WestConn partners with Waterbury Promise to encourage college enrollment

October 8, 2024October 10, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University has partnered with Waterbury Promise to encourage the pursuit of a college education by students who live and […]

WestConn to host Open House, Information/Tour Days
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WestConn to host Open House, Information/Tour Days

October 8, 2024April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will host its annual Open House on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, and prospective undergraduate and graduate students and their families are invited […]

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