For than 7,600 school-age children and youth across Greater Hartford, there will be opportunities for a range of educational experiences during the summer this year, thanks to $824,350 in grants from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Read MoreWith the annual observance of National Nurses Week just days away and the ongoing pandemic continuing to place stress and strain on frontline workers, a new national survey has ranked Connecticut in the top 10 among the best states for nurses.
Read MoreConnecticut’s Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) has appointed Dr. John Maduko to serve as president of Connecticut State Community College (CT State), which will be the institution that results from the planned merger of 12 community colleges next year.
Read MoreEastern 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.
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