The reference to University of Connecticut football was succinct and unflattering. “They can’t draw anybody to games, they have no natural rivalries and they’re not very good,” said Peter Roby, former Athletic Director at Northeastern University. “Is that what people want?”
Read Morehe University of New Haven has more alumni from the nation of India (749) than the state of Texas (709). That’s just one of many facts and figures featured on a new website launched at the start of the new year to coincide with the year-long celebration of the University’s Centennial Year.
Read MoreCollege classes will be in session at historic venues throughout the city in the coming months as part of Capital Community College’s Hartford Heritage Project. The Bushnell, Old State House, and various sites that exemplify history and the arts will host place-based courses.
Read MoreEastern Connecticut State University's Center for Early Childhood Education has announced that "Family Counters" by Learning Resources has been named the 2019 TIMPANI (Toys that Inspire Mindful Play and Nurture Imagination) Toy for 2019. Open-ended non-directed play is the key.
Read MoreNew in-car technologies such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist can potentially keep you safer when driving, but according to a new AAA Foundation study, such systems can make you a complacent driver.
Read MoreThe general absence of personal financial content in schools, coupled with the growing burden of student debt and an economy increasingly reliant on less permanent, part time jobs, is – understandably - causing significant financial stress for many millennials. A youth-driven Fairfield start-up, with roots at Sacred Heart University, is looking to fill the gap.
Read MoreHoma Naficy, executive director of The American Place at the Hartford Public Library has been selected as a winner of this year’s I Love My Librarian Award, presented by the American Library Association (ALA) - one of only 10 librarians in the nation to earn the honor this year.
Read MoreThree Connecticut school districts are working to provide students with a full range of behavioral health and trauma supports through Connecticut’s Project AWARE initiative. Project Aware is a program which supports partnerships and collaboration between state and local systems to promote healthy development of school-age youth and prevent youth violence
Read MoreFor those of the opinion that the objective of higher education is to be a direct conduit to a post-graduation job, there’s good news from Connecticut’s flagship university. And for those looking to the University of Connecticut to keep students in-state to start careers, and attract new talent to take root here, there are additional positives.
Read MoreHavenly, a local Connecticut bakery, is making a difference in refugees lives by providing employment and work skills while they learn the English language. The New Haven company is gaining acclaim for what they do - and the tasty results along the way.
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