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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 […]

Biology student’s research is ‘for the birds’
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Biology student’s research is ‘for the birds’

March 5, 2024May 13, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — As spring begins to reemerge in Connecticut, one of the first hopeful signs is the return of songbirds making their presence known. […]

Sundance and SXSW film festival award winner Phoebe Jane Hart found her passion at WCSU
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Sundance and SXSW film festival award winner Phoebe Jane Hart found her passion at WCSU

February 28, 2024May 13, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Growing up in Redding, Connecticut, Phoebe Jane Hart had a fascination with film. She figured her entry into the movie business one […]

Austin Scelzo’s love of music and community leads to recognition as a 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero
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Austin Scelzo’s love of music and community leads to recognition as a 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero

February 12, 2024May 13, 2024 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Since his freshman year at Sheehan High School in Wallingford, Austin Scelzo knew he wanted to be a musician and music teacher. […]

Destined to Excel: From Eagle Scout to Music Education major, Sarah Seo makes the most of her opportunities
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Destined to Excel: From Eagle Scout to Music Education major, Sarah Seo makes the most of her opportunities

November 21, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Sarah Seo, a 2023 New Milford High School graduate, is nearing the completion of her first semester as a Music Education major […]

Alumnus George Psarofagis finds recipe for business success at WCSU
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Alumnus George Psarofagis finds recipe for business success at WCSU

November 20, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Just down the road from Western Connecticut State University’s Midtown campus on White Street is a Danbury fixture known as the Holiday […]

Tracey Dolan enhances a 30+ year career with the addition of a WCSU M.H.A.
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Tracey Dolan enhances a 30+ year career with the addition of a WCSU M.H.A.

November 16, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Danbury native Tracey Dolan has been a familiar and comforting presence in times of trouble for many in our community. As the manager […]

State Rep. Corey Paris honored by Council of State Governments: ‘20 Under 40 Leadership Award’ is latest recognition for WCSU alumnus
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State Rep. Corey Paris honored by Council of State Governments: ‘20 Under 40 Leadership Award’ is latest recognition for WCSU alumnus

November 10, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Connecticut State Rep. Corey Paris (D-145) can trace his political aspirations and dedication to public service back to his days as a […]

WCSU alumnus Efrain Casillas named Arizona Teacher of the Year
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WCSU alumnus Efrain Casillas named Arizona Teacher of the Year

November 3, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Efrain Casillas has traveled a circuitous route from his childhood in Puerto Rico, to his education and early career in Connecticut, to his […]

Busy EMT Emily Benson eyes B.S.N. from WCSU
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Busy EMT Emily Benson eyes B.S.N. from WCSU

October 27, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Sometimes, achieving your dreams can involve a detour that still gets you to your desired destination. At 28, New Milford resident Emily […]

Banking executive Stephen Scott considers his WCSU degree a good investment
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Banking executive Stephen Scott considers his WCSU degree a good investment

October 23, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, Connecticut — Danbury resident Stephen Scott knows a thing or two about business acumen and fiscal responsibility. Recently named the Executive Vice President and […]

WCSU Marketing major saves two lives on summer break, and wins American Red Cross Award
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WCSU Marketing major saves two lives on summer break, and wins American Red Cross Award

August 29, 2023April 30, 2025 hills

DANBURY, CONN. — When Aiden Mulligan-Brown, a former competitive swimmer and Western Connecticut State University sophomore, heard that Lynn Deming Park in New Milford needed […]

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