The CT State Library has announced the inaugural 2026 Excellence in Public Libraries Awards recipients, honoring libraries in four Connecticut communities.
Read MoreThe University of New Haven has announced that it has received a landmark $4 million philanthropic contribution from Janet Jensen ’17 Hon, a former member of its Board of Governors and the founder of The Jensen Project, a nonprofit organization fueling the fight against sexual violence.
Read MoreWhen TIME magazine recently published a highly anticipated list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, one name on the list had a birthplace in Connecticut – renowned, award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario.
Read MoreThe Greater Hartford Gives Foundation has launched of the third Hartford cohort of SEAT (Skills Educate Act Transform), a 10-week training program that prepares community residents of color to serve with confidence and purpose on nonprofit boards.
Read MoreJohn Krystal, Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Professor of Translational Research and Professor of Psychiatry, of Neuroscience, and of Psychology at Yale University, and the RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC), have been selected as the 2026 recipients of the Connecticut Medals of Technology.
Read MoreConnecticut organizations and state leadership are aiming to make the transition to artificial intelligence - in a wide range of industries - easier by launching a free AI Essentials Certification program, in an enabling collaboration.
Read MoreConnecticut residents are urged to “grab your walking shoes” and participate in a series of hikes highlighting some of Connecticut’s most scenic and historic locations. It all gets underway later this month, and continues through October.
Read MoreThe state legislature, which concluded the 2026 session last week, approved state operating funds for UConn at $256.9 million and for UConn Health at $141.2 million. Under this budget, state funding would make up 11% of the budgets combined: 14% of UConn’s total budget and 8% of UConn Health’s total budget, according to UConn’s President.
Read MoreThe Connecticut Museum of Culture and History’s Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Ilene J. Frank to Executive Director and CEO. She succeeds Robert A. Kret, who has retired after seven years of leading the institution.
Read MoreIn what is described as a full-circle moment for the organization, CJR (formerly Connecticut Junior Republic), has named Cassandra Reyes, LCSW, as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2026.
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