Calls to Connecticut's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Increase; Rapid Response Proves Effective

Calls to Connecticut's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Increase; Rapid Response Proves Effective

Yesterday, September 8th, marked the second annual 988 day, recalling launch of the national three-digit 988 dialing code in 2022, and a day to broaden public awareness of the service. The volume of calls continues to increase in Connecticut, with an effective response.

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Plans to Remake Rail Facilities in New Haven, Stamford Begin to Advance

Plans to Remake Rail Facilities in New Haven, Stamford Begin to Advance

Firms have been selected by the state Department of Transportation to lead a privately developed transit-oriented, mixed-use community at New Haven Union Station and an RFP has been issued for a developer to advance a plan for the transportation center in Stamford.

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QuantumCT Selected as NSF Regional Innovation Engines Semifinalist

QuantumCT Selected as NSF Regional Innovation Engines Semifinalist

The National Science Foundation (NSF) announced this summer that QuantumCT has been selected as a semifinalist in its highly competitive NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program. QuantumCT is one of only 29 teams selected nationwide to advance to the next stage of the competition.

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Student Numbers Bump Up as Academic Year Gets Underway at State Universities

Student Numbers Bump Up as Academic Year Gets Underway at State Universities

As the new academic year gets underway across Connecticut colleges and universities, the University of Connecticut is welcoming its largest incoming freshman class in its history, according to school officials. The state’s regional universities are also getting the year underway building on strong numbers this past year.

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CT Manufacturing Innovation Forum Slated for September 11 in Hartford

CT Manufacturing Innovation Forum Slated for September 11 in Hartford

The Connecticut Office of Manufacturing will host the Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Forum on September 11 in Hartford, featuring nationally recognized speakers, interactive exhibits, and breakout sessions on topics such as talent development, technology adoption, and supply chain growth, along with opportunities to engage one-on-one with industry experts.

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CCSU Polish Studies Program to be Led by Experienced Educator, Scholar

CCSU Polish Studies Program to be Led by Experienced Educator, Scholar

Following an international search, Central Connecticut State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Karolina Kołpak as the next Stanislaus A. Blejwas Endowed Chair in Polish and Polish American Studies. Kołpak brings a lengthy record of scholarship, teaching, and research, along with a commitment to an interdisciplinary and inclusive approach to Polish, Polish-American, and Polish-Jewish studies.

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