Recent Press Releases

Week of November 13, 2022 to November 19, 2022

Improving and expanding – what’s new on the WCSU campus - November 17

WCSU students host fashion show to celebrate African-Caribbean culture on November 18 - November 16

Week of October 9, 2022 to October 15, 2022

WCSU to host Regional Lake Communities Symposium series: Public invited to learn about threats to our lakes on Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 - October 14

WCSU’s Coffeehouse and Best Darn Jazz Club open to the public - October 13

Week of October 2, 2022 to October 8, 2022

WCSU presents ‘Address Earth: Art Expo 2022’ in VPAC Art Gallery: Opening reception, film screening and art talk open to the public - October 4

WCSU invites high school students interested in theatre to free ‘Super Sunday’ event on Oct. 30 - October 4

Week of September 18, 2022 to September 24, 2022

WCSU to host special career panel and networking event for Hispanic Heritage Month - September 23

WCSU fall art, theatre and music programs announced - September 22

Week of September 11, 2022 to September 17, 2022

WCSU to induct six alumni athletes, 1975 men’s soccer team into Athletic Hall of Fame - September 15

Campus ‘neighbor’ fulfills dream to attend WCSU - September 14

University’s latest Fulbright Award recipient heads to Bahrain to conduct research, bring knowledge back to WCSU business students - September 13

Wheeler Health’s Diversity Officer Monique Daley developed her appetite for advocacy at WCSU - September 12

Week of August 28, 2022 to September 3, 2022

WCSU Homecoming 2022 on Saturday, September 24 - September 2

Senior director at Mass Mutual launches successful dual careers from strengths in communication and sports - August 29

Week of August 21, 2022 to August 27, 2022

WCSU Alumni Golf Tourney on September 19 at Richter Park - August 25

WCSU to welcome new students, unveil mascot imagery on Friday - August 23

How a WCSU alumnus ended up leading Google’s Cloud Security sales team: ‘Differentiate Yourself’ and build a life beyond your dreams - August 22

Week of August 14, 2022 to August 20, 2022

WCSU student-artists’ murals at Danbury Fair mall reveal dates announced - August 15

Week of August 7, 2022 to August 13, 2022

WCSU opens new Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation, a statewide service for public schools - August 9

Week of July 24, 2022 to July 30, 2022

WCSU archaeology students uncover ancient artifacts in Warren, Connecticut - July 26

Week of July 17, 2022 to July 23, 2022

A debt-free double-major leads transfer student Sheila Medina to her dream job at Deloitte - July 20

WCSU recognizes three generations of educators in one family - July 19

Week of July 10, 2022 to July 16, 2022

WCSU Tick Lab studies how to prevent backyard ticks and related illnesses: Biology students critical to the CDC-funded study - July 12

Week of June 19, 2022 to June 25, 2022

WCSU earns recognition at National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Student Production Awards - June 22

Week of June 12, 2022 to June 18, 2022

A message from WCSU President Dr. John B. Clark - June 16

Message from the CSCU President - June 16

WCSU Spring 2022 Dean’s List - June 15

WCSU graduate student invests in cyanobacteria research - June 14

Week of May 29, 2022 to June 4, 2022

WCSU’s Sabrina Marques wins campus-wide and system-wide BOR teaching awards - June 3

WCSU M.F.A. original artwork to be shown in New York art gallery June 21-July 9 - May 31

Week of May 15, 2022 to May 21, 2022

Western Research Days winners announced - May 18

Week of May 8, 2022 to May 14, 2022

WCSU Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 15 - May 13

WCSU students receive Alumni Association Scholarships - May 9

Media Arts Film Festival on May 13 at WCSU - May 9

Week of May 1, 2022 to May 7, 2022

WCSU Nursing named a ‘most diverse’ program by RNtoMSN.org; also ranked one of ‘Seven Best Accredited Nursing Schools in Connecticut’ by nursingprocess.org - May 6

Two WCSU students win Barnard Awards - May 5

WCSU’s Dr. Neeta Connally named CT State University Professor by CSCU - May 5

Week of April 24, 2022 to April 30, 2022

WCSU Black Student Union hosts annual fashion show - April 29

Western Research Days are May 4 & 5 - April 29

Macricostas lecture at WCSU to feature Connecticut philosopher, poet David Capps - April 26

Survivor Art Gallery at WCSU on April 28 - April 25

Jazz Fest at WCSU April 28 - 30: Event features renowned jazz pianists Christian Sands and Kenny Barron - April 25

WCSU to host 7th Annual Health, Fitness and Wellness Fair - April 25

Week of April 17, 2022 to April 23, 2022

WCSU pioneers new M.S. in Homeland Security degree program - April 22

WCSU announces new mascot identity - April 19

Week of April 10, 2022 to April 16, 2022

WCSU showcases art students’ works in Senior Portfolio Exhibition April 22 – May 8: Opening reception at VPAC Art Gallery on April 21 - April 13

WCSU Foundation to honor George Mulvaney at breakfast fundraiser - April 13

WCSU presents ‘Metamorphoses’ live on stage April 29 – May 8 - April 12

Week of April 3, 2022 to April 9, 2022

WCSU graduate students translate learning into teaching opportunities - April 8

National Poetry Month at Western Connecticut State University - April 4

Week of March 27, 2022 to April 2, 2022

WCSU hosts philosophy lecture on self-interest and capitalism - March 30

WCSU to host virtual discussion about Russian invasion of Ukraine - March 30

Connecticut state universities collaborate on Virtual Career Fair - March 30

‘Sip & Sculpt’ at WCSU provides an enjoyable evening of art and wine - March 29

International exchange student from ‘across the pond’ breaks swimming records at WCSU - March 28

WCSU senior art student curates new exhibit at Brookfield Craft Center - March 28

Week of March 20, 2022 to March 26, 2022

WCSU Opera presents ‘Cinderella’ April 8 & 9 - March 25

WCSU stages ‘Ernest and the Pale Moon’ April 1-10 - March 21

Students interested in STEM fields invited to participate in upcoming WCSU programs: 7th graders can compete as Environmental Stewards, high schoolers can be Summer Watershed Steward Ambassadors - March 21

Week of March 13, 2022 to March 19, 2022

WCSU announces Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition - March 18

WCSU named a top school for online master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis: WCSU ABA program ranked #15 out of 7,700 colleges reviewed - March 17

WCSU alumnus Shelby Davis named to prestigious ‘40 under 40’ list - March 14

Week of March 6, 2022 to March 12, 2022

WCSU hosts 7th annual lecture series on ‘Climate and Human Civilization’ - March 9

WCSU’s ROI makes it one of the highest value universities in Connecticut: Boston meteorologist is living proof - March 9

WCSU alumna’s web series receives acclaim in festival and award circuit - March 8

WCSU’S ‘Election Connection’ wins national BEA Radio Newscast award - March 8

WCSU revised schedule for free gardening workshops at campus Permaculture Garden - March 7

Week of February 27, 2022 to March 5, 2022

Dr. Jane Goodall to speak virtually at WCSU public event on March 19 - March 2

WCSU offers free gardening workshops at campus Permaculture Garden - February 28

Week of February 20, 2022 to February 26, 2022

WCSU presents cultural event ‘Exploring the Sights, Sounds and Tastes of the Middle East’ - February 23

Week of February 13, 2022 to February 19, 2022

WCSU offers virtual discussion on ‘National Identity in Puerto Rico’ - February 15

WCSU invites high school students interested in theatre to free ‘Super Sunday’ event - February 14

Week of February 6, 2022 to February 12, 2022

WCSU’s Theatre Arts department presents ‘Sweeney Todd’ live Feb. 25-March 6 - February 11

WCSU to host virtual discussion about ‘Selena: Breaking Gender Barriers in Tejano Music’ - February 9

WCSU mourns member of football coaching staff - February 8

WCSU Department of Social Sciences to host speaker series - February 7

Week of January 30, 2022 to February 5, 2022

WCSU celebrates Black History Month with activities, lecture, film, food - February 1

WCSU professor to present four talks on Earth in Crisis: Earth’s changing climate and its impact on us - January 31

Week of January 16, 2022 to January 22, 2022

WCSU exhibits ‘Unsettled Nostalgia’ from acclaimed artist Mohamad Hafez: Department of Art completes The Home Project and celebrates with cultural event - January 21

WCSU Fall 2021 Dean’s List - January 18

Week of December 19, 2021 to December 25, 2021

WCSU alumnus sets out to sea to raise awareness of veteran PTSD and suicide - December 20

WCSU student named Connecticut Collegiate Poet - December 20

WCSU online graduate degree programs earn top rankings by Intelligent.com - December 20

Week of December 5, 2021 to December 11, 2021

Summer program offers undergraduates opportunity to work with WCSU faculty mentors: WCSU seeks student applicants for research fellowships in biology - December 8

WCSU’s Education and Educational Psychology Department receives CAEP accreditation - December 6

WCSU hosts a ‘Sip & Paint’ on Dec. 10 - December 6