Recent Press Releases

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

Week of November 14, 2021 to November 20, 2021

WCSU presents the comedy ‘Noises Off’ - November 19

WCSU presents Holiday Pops concert on Dec. 4 - November 18

WCSU alumnus, author returns to campus to speak to student writers - November 18

WCSU invites budding artists to have works reviewed by art faculty - November 15

WCSU student artists present holiday ceramics sale Dec. 1 & 2 - November 15

Week of November 7, 2021 to November 13, 2021

WCSU offers Watercolor Workshop on Nov. 19 - November 12

WCSU celebrates International Education Week with events for the public - November 9

Week of October 31, 2021 to November 6, 2021

WCSU presents music events at Visual and Performing Arts Center - November 5

WCSU celebrates First-Generation students with fourth annual ‘I’m First’ celebration - November 2

Week of October 24, 2021 to October 30, 2021

Artificial intelligence expert to speak at WCSU about COVID data - October 27

Student crew of 20 to present election night coverage of races and key issues: WCSU’s 11th annual ‘Election Connection’ show to stream live on Nov. 2 - October 25

Candlelight vigil on Nov. 3: In Memory of Jake and Tyler - October 25

Week of October 17, 2021 to October 23, 2021

WCSU presents “Melancholy Play: a chamber musical” - October 22

WCSU’s new TAF program offers grad students a blended opportunity - October 18

Week of October 10, 2021 to October 16, 2021

WCSU begins conversion of Berkshire Hall to new Student Center - October 15

WCSU to host abstract art exhibit - October 15

WCSU to host Regional Lake Communities Symposium series - October 15

Week of October 3, 2021 to October 9, 2021

WCSU to stage live performances of ‘Head Over Heels’ - October 6

Week of September 26, 2021 to October 2, 2021

Oct. 8 & 9 to commemorate a half-century of Nursing education at WCSU: WCSU Nursing celebrates 50th+1 anniversary - September 30

Week of September 19, 2021 to September 25, 2021

WCSU announces winner of 2021 Environmental Stewardship Competition - September 24

Week of September 12, 2021 to September 18, 2021

WCSU welcomes alumni ‘back home’ for Homecoming - September 16

Giamanco receives Provost’s Award for Teaching - September 15

Week of September 5, 2021 to September 11, 2021

WCSU library receives grant - September 9

Week of August 29, 2021 to September 4, 2021

Alumna gifts great-great-grandfather’s Civil War letters to WCSU - August 31

Week of August 15, 2021 to August 21, 2021

WCSU cited for Praxis success - August 16