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WCSU celebrates Black History Month with public events
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WCSU celebrates Black History Month with public events

February 6, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University will hold two events for students, faculty, alumni and the public to learn more about the contributions and […]

WCSU’s spring 2023 Coffeehouse and Best Darn Jazz Club events announced; all are open to the public
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WCSU’s spring 2023 Coffeehouse and Best Darn Jazz Club events announced; all are open to the public

February 3, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University announced its spring semester 2023 Midtown Coffeehouse and Best Darn Jazz Club schedule, and the public is invited […]

WCSU Department of Biology’s Microscopy Lab helps students visualize proteins central to brain function and more
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WCSU Department of Biology’s Microscopy Lab helps students visualize proteins central to brain function and more

February 1, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University’s Department of Biology Microscopy Lab in the Midtown campus Science Building serves as a place for students and staff in the department […]

WCSU alumnus Owen Peagler: A leader in higher education, state government and civil rights
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WCSU alumnus Owen Peagler: A leader in higher education, state government and civil rights

January 30, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

Owen Peagler, who grew up in New Milford when horse-drawn wagons drove the streets nearly as often as cars, graduated from Danbury State Teachers College […]

WCSU offers Sip & Paint, Artist Lectures and Art Exhibition to the community
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WCSU offers Sip & Paint, Artist Lectures and Art Exhibition to the community

January 27, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University’s Department of Art will host several events open to the public in February 2023 including a Sip & […]

As a WCSU student, Jonathan Dator overcame a serious health setback through resilience, support
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As a WCSU student, Jonathan Dator overcame a serious health setback through resilience, support

January 25, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — When considering where to attend college, many high school students look at the academic programs offered, the social activities, the location and […]

Improving and expanding – what’s new on the WCSU campus
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Improving and expanding – what’s new on the WCSU campus

January 23, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

At nearly 120 years old, Western Connecticut State University looks pretty good for its age. The university has grown into two campuses since its birth, […]

‘Lane change’ leads to selection as a Connecticut Collegiate Poet for WCSU student from Westport
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‘Lane change’ leads to selection as a Connecticut Collegiate Poet for WCSU student from Westport

January 19, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University Professional Writing student Isabella Bullock recently was named one of five Connecticut Collegiate Poets by the Connecticut Poetry […]

Financial accounting career provides its own kind of adrenaline for Oxford resident
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Financial accounting career provides its own kind of adrenaline for Oxford resident

January 17, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut. — Sometimes the career you envisioned and the one you end up having could not possibly be more different. That was the case […]

WCSU Fall 2022 Dean’s List
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WCSU Fall 2022 Dean’s List

January 13, 2023April 30, 2025 Elly Griffin

DANBURY, Connecticut. — The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2022 semester at Western Connecticut State University:   CONNECTICUT […]

Childhood dream results in recognition as Seymour Teacher of the Year for alumna Mallory Knutson
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Childhood dream results in recognition as Seymour Teacher of the Year for alumna Mallory Knutson

January 12, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Ask most elementary schoolers what they want to be when they grow up, and you’re likely to get implausible answers like “superhero.” […]

WCSU history professor’s eagerly anticipated sixth book available now
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WCSU history professor’s eagerly anticipated sixth book available now

December 14, 2022March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Historian and American Constitutional scholar Dr. Kevin R.C. Gutzman is dedicated to his subject matter. So much so that when he’s not […]

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