Two Connecticut Governors Side-by-Side to Explore Civility in Politics

Two Connecticut Governors Side-by-Side to Explore Civility in Politics

It may be an evening that generates more light than heat, unlike most political events witnessed in recent years.  Connecticut Public and the University of Hartford (UHart) are collaborating to host a unique conversation between two Connecticut governors – one Democrat and one Republican - on Wednesday, September 13th, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the University of Hartford campus.

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A UConn Alum in the U.S. Senate, Via Pennsylvania

A UConn Alum in the U.S. Senate, Via Pennsylvania

John Fetterman earned a University of Connecticut MBA in 1993.  After serving as Mayor of a small town in his native Pennsylvania, and then as Lieutenant Governor of that state, he ran a high profile race for the U.S. Senate in 2022, A stroke, mental health challenges and a first-year in the Senate unlike any other ensued.

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Volunteerism, Formal and Informal, Peaked in CT During Height of Pandemic

Volunteerism, Formal and Informal, Peaked in CT During Height of Pandemic

According to the the latest research, Americans of all ages and backgrounds contributed countless hours to their communities through formal and informal volunteerism between 2020 and 2021 during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 51 percent of Americans, or 124.7 million people, informally helped friends, neighbors, or community members at least once a month. Connecticut was at or above the national average in key categories.

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#3 in Military Ranking, #1 in Men’s Ice Hockey: Big Year for Quinnipiac University

#3 in Military Ranking, #1 in Men’s Ice Hockey:  Big Year for Quinnipiac University

High rankings have bookended this academic year at Quinnipiac University.  Just weeks after the Fall Semester began, Quinnipiac learned it was ranked #3 in the nation for military service members and veterans, and in recent weeks, with the Spring Semester coming to a close, the university’s men’s ice hockey team won its first-ever national championship..

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Volunteerism Falls But Stays Strong Amidst Height of Pandemic in CT, US

Volunteerism Falls But Stays Strong Amidst Height of Pandemic in CT, US

AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, has released its Volunteering and Civic Life in America research, the most comprehensive data on American volunteering and civic engagement assembled. While Connecticut was not among the national leaders, volunteerism continued to run strongly through the state.

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