August 05, 2021

UConn's Laurencin Receives NAACP's Highest Honor, Recognizing Lifetime of Singular Achievement

August 05, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

Described as the foremost engineer-physician-scientist in the world, Professor Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious Spingarn Medal, the highest honor of the NAACP. He is one of just 25 individuals and the only surgeon to be elected to all three National Academies, considered one of the greatest professional honors in science, engineering, or medicine and health.

August 05, 2021

M&T Bank Called On to Explain Layoff Plan at People’s United; Earns Recognition for Disability Inclusion

August 05, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

The pending merger of Buffalo-based M&T Bank and Bridgeport headquartered People’s United Bank continues to draw the ire of elected officials in Connecticut, with more than 700 layoffs pending, even as the bank is recognized for its diversity inclusion work.

August 02, 2021

Record-Setting Grants Set Stage for Breakthrough Research at UConn, Hartford Seminary

August 02, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

Two Connecticut higher education institutions have earned record-breaking grants in recent weeks to undertake groundbreaking research. The University of Connecticut and the Hartford Seminary – occupying very different locations on the education spectrum – have each gained notice for their expertise, to good result.

July 26, 2021

New Connecticut Additions to National Register of Historic Places Range From Manufacturing Plants to Churches, and More

July 26, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places deemed worthy of preservation. Thus far in 2021, there have been a total of 7 additions to the list in Connecticut, including two manufacturing facilities, two churches and a synagogue, and an armory.

July 19, 2021

Connecticut Entrepreneur Seeks to Empower Success of Inner-City Youth in Norwalk

July 19, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

By teaching and equipping underprivileged youth with the skills and education necessary to create an entrepreneurial future of their own, the Youth Business Initiative is on a mission to keep youth in the city of Norwalk on a path to success.

July 18, 2021

Seamless College Transfer Program Expands Across New England

July 18, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE), is slated to begin scaling the New England Transfer Guarantee to Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont this month, building on a successful launch in Connecticut and Massachusetts last year.

July 11, 2021

Here We Go Again at UConn: Search, Select, Short Stay, Repeat

July 11, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

The long and the short of it. That may be the best way to describe the tenure of recent presidents at the state’s flagship university - the University of Connecticut. Two of the past three presidents have resigned abruptly after having served less that three years. The search for who’s next has yet to begin.

July 08, 2021

New London's Soto Settles in to D.C. Education Post, Rejoining Meriden's Cardona

July 08, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

Former Connecticut legislator Chris Soto has joined the U.S. Department of Education after serving as the director of innovation and partnerships at the Connecticut State Department of Education. His appointment was announced this week.

July 04, 2021

Five Connecticut Nonprofits Vie for $10,000 IMPACT Award from Red Sox Foundation; Fan Voting Ends Friday

July 04, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

Voting is now underway in a competitive awards program for nonprofit organizations in the New England states, including Connecticut. The 7th Annual “IMPACT” Awards (Inspiring More Philanthropy Across Charities Together) is presented by the Red Sox Foundation focusing on organizations that have “demonstrated deep impact in raising awareness and improving the mental health outcomes of the young adults in their community.”

July 01, 2021

Norwalk ACTS Collaboration with StriveTogether’s Prenatal to Three Initiative Boosts Kindergarten Readiness by 7%

July 01, 2021/ Bernard Kavaler

The number of children ready for kindergarten in Norwalk, Connecticut has increased by 7% in two school years, according to data in a recent case study conducted on Norwalk’s Prenatal to Three Initiative.