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WCSU cited for Praxis success

August 16, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — A recently released report from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) pointed to Western Connecticut State University as a “Standout Institution” […]

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WCSU launches Social Justice Institute

July 28, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University has launched the Social Justice Institute (SJI), a fun and interactive pre-college experience for high school students and […]

WCSU Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences unveils new Microscopy Lab
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WCSU Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences unveils new Microscopy Lab

July 15, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences at Western Connecticut State University has unveiled a new Microscopy Lab in the Science Building […]

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WCSU Spring 2021 Dean’s List

July 2, 2021March 5, 2024 Elly Griffin

DANBURY, CONN. — The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester at Western Connecticut State University:   Full-Time […]

Permaculture Garden receives multiple grants
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Permaculture Garden receives multiple grants

July 1, 2021April 20, 2022 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Jane Goodall Center for Excellence in Environmental Studies (JGC) Permaculture Garden at Western Connecticut State University has again been the beneficiary of […]

  WCSU’s Department of Art among just three Connecticut institutions to earn NEA awards: NEA grant supports Syrian-American artist’s ‘Home Project’ at WCSU
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WCSU’s Department of Art among just three Connecticut institutions to earn NEA awards: NEA grant supports Syrian-American artist’s ‘Home Project’ at WCSU

June 24, 2021April 20, 2022 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Connecticut artist and architect Mohamad Hafez will bring his acclaimed skills in sculpture, assemblage and installation to Western Connecticut State University this […]

Griggs’ work and research in the field of biodiversity earns  a fellowship award from the National Science Foundation: NSF Research Fellowship awarded to WCSU graduate student
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Griggs’ work and research in the field of biodiversity earns a fellowship award from the National Science Foundation: NSF Research Fellowship awarded to WCSU graduate student

June 8, 2021April 20, 2022 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Ericka Griggs, a graduate student at Western Connecticut State University, has been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship for […]

‘The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical’  recognized with national KCACTF awards
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‘The Radium Girls: A Jaw-Dropping New Musical’ recognized with national KCACTF awards

May 28, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — The Western Connecticut State University Department of Theatre Arts participated in the Region 1 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in late […]

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Two WCSU graduate degree programs rank highly in intelligent.com lists

May 26, 2021April 20, 2022 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Western Connecticut State University has been awarded top ranking for two online graduate degree programs by Intelligent.com in its Higher Education Resource […]

  Gallery show features 2021 M.F.A. candidates’ works in painting, illustration & mixed media: WCSU Master of Fine Arts students present New York exhibition
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Gallery show features 2021 M.F.A. candidates’ works in painting, illustration & mixed media: WCSU Master of Fine Arts students present New York exhibition

May 26, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Six Western Connecticut State University recipients of the Master of Fine Arts degree this May will present their works in the M.F.A. […]

WCSU offers new graduate degree in Nutrition
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WCSU offers new graduate degree in Nutrition

May 18, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Conn. — Western Connecticut State University will offer a master’s degree in Human Nutrition in the fall, an expansion of the fast-growing Health Promotion […]

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Psychology faculty member earns CSCU teaching award, biologist cited for research: Board of Regents honors WCSU professors Aloni and Cordeira

May 17, 2021March 5, 2024 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — Western Connecticut State University faculty members Dr. Maya Aloni and Dr. Joshua Cordeira have received recognition from the Connecticut State Colleges and […]

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