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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Women's Equality: CT Ranks 23rd in the U.S., Analysis Indicates

Women's Equality:  CT Ranks 23rd in the U.S., Analysis Indicates

With Women’s Equality Day – commemorating when women gained the right to vote in the United States – celebrated this past weekend, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst States for Women's Equality.  Connecticut landed in the middle-of-the-pack, ranking 23rd among the states.

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CT Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation Conducts Multidisciplinary Conference

CT Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation Conducts Multidisciplinary Conference

The Connecticut Center for School Safety and Crisis Preparation conducted the Second Annual Institute for School Safety, which featured daylong presentations that provided a forum for discussion among professionals highlighted the importance of a multidisciplinary team approach to school safety.

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New Programs at University of Saint Joseph Respond to Teacher Shortages in CT

New Programs at University of Saint Joseph Respond to Teacher Shortages in CT

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) in West Hartford is launching three new education programs beginning this fall in response to the substantial teacher shortage in Connecticut. The new offerings aim to attract students to the teaching profession and to provide professional development options for teachers already in the classroom.

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Travelers Championship Will Be Signature Event in 2024 Following Record-Breaking 2023

Travelers Championship Will Be Signature Event in 2024 Following Record-Breaking 2023

The Travelers Championship will be one of the PGA TOUR’s Signature Events next year, setting the stage for back-to-back stand-out fields and strong crowds. The only PGA TOUR event in New England will once again feature the best players on the PGA TOUR competing for a $20 million purse.

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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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