Eastern Connecticut State University senior Nancy Gonzalez has been named a fellow by the Pfizer Research and Development Rotation Program. After she graduates next month, Gonzalez, who is majoring in Health Sciences with a concentration in Allied Health and double minoring in Public Health Studies and Healthcare Management, will join the highly selective paid fellowship.
Read MoreA new initiative at Yale University is designed to support and expand innovation and entrepreneurship across the university and throughout the greater New Haven region. Yale Ventures aims to support the translation of university research into impactful products, services, and social ventures and accelerate the expansion of the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Read MoreThe Connecticut League of History Organizations is recognizing excellence in presenting Connecticut history, honoring the work of 10 history organizations with Awards of Merit. The awards recognize institutions that enhance and advance the understanding of history in Connecticut, and demonstrate the highest professional standards.
Read MoreNearly 140 Connecticut libraries are celebrating National Library Week, inviting people to visit participating Connecticut public libraries across the state. Each library has its own architecture, vibe, and collection to explore and browse, officials explain. The program is open to adults and children, and there are prizes too!
Read MoreForbes magazine’s annual list of America’s Best Large Employers includes 10 Connecticut companies in 2022, representing numerous industries, various locations across the state, and the State itself.
Read MoreThe first-ever statewide Connecticut Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology (CT MET) Career Fair is being held on Tuesday, April 5, as state officials seek to bolster employment in the manufacturing, engineering and technology sectors, respond to the employment needs of businesses, and retain students graduating from schools across the state, many just weeks from now.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Foundation for Open Government will be honoring veteran journalist Judy Woodruff, the highly respected managing editor and anchor of PBS NewsHour, with the organization’s Walter Cronkite Award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to government transparency and an informed citizenry.
Read MoreAlfredo Herrera became Connecticut’s first Geographic Information Officer at the start of the year. The position was created by the state legislature to help the state’s Office of Policy and Management with better information for analysis, planning and delivering of services across the state. Geographic information can help organizations and governments make better and faster decisions using data visualization tools.
Read MoreSteven H. Kaplan, Ph.D., who has been president of the University of New Haven for the past 18 years, will become the university’s first chancellor and CEO on July 1, in what the University of New Haven’s Board of Governors described as “an innovative leadership transition plan.”
Read MoreJunior Achievement of Southwest New England (JA) has received a $250,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA), JA USA has recognized Travelers and The Hartford for their involvement in JA programs, and JA Worldwide has been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize.
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