In a new analysis of the Best Cities for College Basketball, the hometown of Connecticut’s flagship university, Storrs, earned a slot as #2 in the nation. Only Durham, North Carolina ranked higher, in the overall ranking of 292 large, midsize and small cities with at least one college (Division 1) team.
Read MoreElizabeth Joseph, Associate Director of Community Engagement at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, has been named as a recipient of the Everyday Democracy Paul and Joyce Aicher Civic Leadership Award for 2022.
Read MoreThe University of Connecticut (UConn), in partnership with the University of New Haven, has launched a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Assessment Center (IAC). The new initiative aims to assist small- and medium-sized manufacturers in reducing their carbon emissions and lowering energy costs, while at the same time training the next generation of energy-efficiency workers.
Read MoreTwo Connecticut universities at opposite ends of the state are launching – or thinking of launching – new programs. The University of Connecticut and Fairfield University are both in the news this week. And Amazon - the retail delivery giant - is making a big push to boost education opportunities for hourly employees, in Connecticut and nationwide.
Read MoreRev. Dr. Shelley D. Best has been selected as the new CEO of the Greater Hartford Arts Council, following a nearly half-year search process for the organization’s next leader. Well-known and highly regarded in the Greater Hartford community, Dr. Best brings with her more than 20 years of experience as a non-profit leader.
Read MoreOne local university is turning things upside down, another is noting international recognition achieved by a faculty member - both in computer science.
Read MoreHartford International University for Religion & Peace, formerly the Hartford Seminary, has announced plans to offer a four-part webinar series this year, Holidays in the Workplace.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Radio Information System (CRIS Radio), a 43-year-old nonprofit radio-reading service, has been awarded a $46,241 federal grant to create an accessible smartphone audio tour of a Revolutionary War winter encampment at Putnam Memorial State Park in Redding, Connecticut, known as “Connecticut’s Valley Forge.”
Read MoreDuring the past two years, libraries in Connecticut have added new services in response to the pandemic, often launching them in a matter of days. That responsiveness has led to tens of thousands of virtual programs, and thousands of in-person programs adjusted to comply with safety protocols, according to new reports looking back at library services since the onset of COVID-19.
Read MoreIf a Girl Scout in your family or your neighborhood reaches out to sell cookies this year, the benefits go well beyond the tradition and the delicious array of cookies. The girl-led entrepreneurship program can make a difference in a young life, setting up a career of leadership and confidence. And the cookies are delicious.
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