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WestConn’s Blakesley participates in NCAA Emerging Elite Seminar
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WestConn’s Blakesley participates in NCAA Emerging Elite Seminar

January 7, 2026January 12, 2026 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut —  Western Connecticut State University Assistant Director of Sports Communications Shaina Blakesley was selected for and participated in the NCAA Division III Athletic […]

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 […]

WestConn Volleyball lands two major awards, three All-Conference selections
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WestConn Volleyball lands two major awards, three All-Conference selections

November 18, 2025November 21, 2025 hills

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Western Connecticut State University women’s volleyball team earned major recognition from the Little East Conference (LEC) for the 2025 season. Junior outside […]

Three Wolves collect LEC Field Hockey All-Conference awards
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Three Wolves collect LEC Field Hockey All-Conference awards

November 13, 2025November 21, 2025 hills

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Western Connecticut State University field hickey seniors Reagan Scheon (Newtown) and Miah Ruiz (New Fairfield) were named to the Little East Conference […]

Five WestConn women’s soccer players receive 2025 LEC All-Conference honors
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Five WestConn women’s soccer players receive 2025 LEC All-Conference honors

November 12, 2025November 21, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University seniors Hannah Blacher (Allendale, N.J.) and Sophia Onek (Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) were named to the 2024 Little East Conference (LEC) All-Conference First Team.  […]

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 […]

WestConn Men’s Soccer secures two LEC major awards and lands seven All-Conference selections
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WestConn Men’s Soccer secures two LEC major awards and lands seven All-Conference selections

November 11, 2025November 21, 2025 hills

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Western Connecticut State University sophomore Nickolas Santana (New Haven) was named the Little East Conference (LEC) 2025 men’s soccer Offensive Player of 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 […]

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