Southern Connecticut State University is excited to announce an extraordinary opportunity for high school seniors applying for the 2026-2027 academic year. To eliminate financial barriers and support accessibility to higher education, Southern Connecticut State University is offering a limited-time application fee waiver for prospective students. From Oct. 1 through Nov. 1, 2025, high school seniors can submit their applications to Southern free […] The post Southern Launches Free Co...| News at Southern
Rebecca Harvey, professor in Southern Connecticut State University’s Marriage and Family Therapy program, recently joined Connecticut Public Radio’s talk show Where We Live to discuss parenting in anxious times. The episode, titled “Parental Burnout Is Real. Here Are Tips for Ways to Fight It,” aired September 30 on WNPR. Harvey appeared alongside licensed clinical social […] The post Professor Rebecca Harvey Discusses Parental Anxiety on WNPR appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University welcomes back Dr. Ulia Gosart, a 2005 graduate of Southern’s Information and Library Science program, for a three-day campus residency from October 6–8. Gosart is the curator of “Children Draw War, Not Flowers” — a powerful traveling exhibition of Ukrainian children’s art on display at Hilton C. Buley Library through the […] The post Buley Library Hosts Exhibition of Drawings by Ukrainian Children Who See and Experience War appeared first on...| News at Southern
In recognition of World Heart Day on Sept. 29, Southern Connecticut State University unveiled a new hands-only CPR training kiosk at Hilton C. Buley Library, offering students, faculty and visitors the chance to learn lifesaving skills in just minutes. The event, held in collaboration with the American Heart Association and Hartford HealthCare, featured remarks from […] The post On World Heart Day, Southern Commits to Lifesaving Education appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
An electric crowd of nearly 500 filled Aria Banquet Facility on September 24 for the inaugural Southern Hoops Tip-Off Talk, a fundraiser benefiting Southern Connecticut State University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs. The evening featured a star-studded lineup of basketball icons — including UConn Women’s Basketball Coach Geno Auriemma, SCSU head coaches Scott Burrell and […] The post Hoops Tip-Off Talk Brings Legends Together to Support Owl Basketball appeared first on N...| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University has garnered acknowledgment in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report for its exceptional performance as a leading public research institution. Click here for their report. Undergraduate Rankings Graduate School Rankings U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping consumers, business leaders, and […] The post Southern Connecticut State University Shines in Latest U.S. News Rankings appeare...| News at Southern
Since 1925, the SCSU Alumni Association has been the heart of Owl Nation – supporting students, strengthening the community, and leading with purpose. On October 3, members of the Owl family are invited to come together for a once-in-a-century gathering on Homecoming Eve: the SCSU Alumni Awards Celebration, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the SCSU […] The post Alumni Awards Honor Service, Achievement, and Leadership appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Southern’s impact in the Yale Teaching Fellowship is already being felt inside New Haven classrooms — where members of the program’s inaugural cohort, enrolled at Southern for graduate study and teacher certification, are gaining real-world experience while helping to fill urgent staffing gaps in the district. This fall, 23 fellows began their placements across New […] The post Southern Leads Educator Training in Yale-Funded Fellowship appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Sarah Gray spent her summer thinking about sun protection — but not in the way you might expect. Her focus? Soybean crops. “Heavy ultraviolet rays from the sun can lead to cellular death in plants,” explains Gray, who transferred to Southern from Connecticut State Community College. Now a junior majoring in biotechnology, she spent nine […] The post One Plant Health Fellow’s Bright Idea appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
As an early-career social worker, Catherine Corto-Mergins, DSW ’25, helped people who had lost someone to homicide. “Looking back, it was one of the most profound experiences, and I found myself wondering if anything had changed in terms of available support,” says Corto-Mergins, now the director of training for The Village. The Village, with a […] The post First and Only R2 in Connecticut appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
It’s a sunny day in July, and 30 high school students from the New Haven area are gathered on Southern’s campus to study Chinese (Mandarin). This is a course with a difference — one that uses multiple approaches to meet students’ needs and spark their interests. The tools in the toolbox include experienced language instructors […]| News at Southern
Origin Story| News at Southern
By Allison Stoutland, M.S. ’88, 6th Yr. ’91 A FEW MONTHS AGO, my husband was asked to speak at Southern Connecticut State University, and since we are both graduates, I was more than happy to tag along. He spent eight years of his life there as a student, football player, teacher, and football coach. I […] The post Origin Story appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Tristan Janning, an economics major at Heidelberg University in Germany, embraces a challenge. As an international student studying at Southern for the 2024-25 academic year, he researched green bonds — fixed-income investments used to fund projects with a positive environmental impact. His faculty mentor, Samuel Kojo Andoh, professor of economics, encouraged him to present his […] The post Green Bonds, Global Vision appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
It’s April 3, some two weeks after the release of Xhenet Aliu’s second novel, Everybody Says It’s Everything (Random House), and the award-winning author has come home. “Southern is my origin story as a writer,” said Aliu, who was on campus for a reading with celebrated poet Jason Labbe, ’01. Labbe, now an instructor in […] The post The Next Chapter appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Twenty-four years ago, as the dust still swirled around lower Manhattan and the country reeled from the September 11 terrorist attacks, Lt. Richard Anderson was already en route to New York City. Then a member of the Milford Police Department’s SWAT team, he arrived on the evening of 9/11 and spent the next six days […] The post Reflections on 9/11 and a Career of Service appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
JOHN DEBRITO, ’91, MADE A LASTING IMPRESSION on Southern’s soccer program as a two-time All-American who led the Owls to two national titles. After his unexpected death in 2020 at the age of 51, his family built on his legacy with a generous gift to establish the John DeBrito Memorial Endowed Scholarship. “This scholarship recognizes […] The post Beautiful Game appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
DAVID CAPPS, MFA ’16 A poet and professor of philosophy, Capps is the author of six chapbooks, most recently, Fever in Bodrum (Bottlecap Press, 2024) and Wheatfield with Reaper (Akinoga Press, 2024). Advice for someone who dreams of becoming a published writer Be humble; read the classics; read widely, both in terms of era and […] The post Writers Muse appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Owls make outstanding Hawks. Just ask Kurt Ogren, M.S. ’94, 6th Yr. ’01, the award-winning principal of the (also award-winning) Woodland Regional High School. The school has had quite a run. In 2025, Woodland High — home to 575 students (aka Hawks) who hail from Beacon Falls and Prospect, Conn. — was named the inaugural […] The post Birds of a Feather appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
It’s a visually stunning tradition: each spring, Southern faculty compete in a photo competition that spotlights their research. David Paulson, ’10, an instructor in the Department of Anthropology, won this year’s “Best in Show” prize with his striking image from a recent trip to Vietnam. “I’ve spent two years of my life there,” says Paulson, […] The post Ancient Rite, Modern Lens appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
When Emerald Olmos, 29, was asked to develop a business idea for a stress management course at Southern, she knew exactly what to do: a tea and coffee shop where customers could relax and find community. “I grew up in West Haven without a lot of connections. My parents divorced when I was young, and […] The post Where Everybody Knows Your Name — and Your Order appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
This fall, Southern Connecticut State University welcomed a rare and inspiring trio to campus: triplets Joseph, Mason, and Tyler Izquierdo of Derby, Conn., who are all beginning their undergraduate studies at Southern — each charting a unique academic path. The brothers, 2025 graduates of Derby High School, have spent their entire academic lives side by […] The post Triplets Embark Together on College Journey appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Physics major Sebastian Lucero, ’25, spent his first two years of college at the University of Connecticut but he transferred to Southern as a junior seeking more hands-on experience. “The UConn department is much bigger, so it feels a lot more impersonal,” he says. “That didn’t align well with the way I learn. At Southern, […]| News at Southern
The Summer 2025 issue of Southern Alumni Magazine is now online. With features on: We’re also celebrating the 100th anniversary of the SCSU Alumni Association and sharing a Southern love story courtesy of alumni writer Allison Stoutland. She and her husband, Jeff Stoutland, have a combined four Southern degrees, writing credentials, and two Super Bowl […] The post Southern Alumni Magazine appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
With Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement making national headlines, Southern Connecticut State University’s Dr. Sara Baker Bailey, professor of communication, was featured in CT Insider and WFSB as an expert voice on Swift’s cultural influence and fandom. Bailey, who occasionally teaches a Taylor Swift-themed course, provided insight into the significance of the announcement and […] The post When Taylor Said “Yes”: SCSU Professor Breaks Down the Cultural Buzz appeared first...| News at Southern
At Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), students are peering through advanced microscopes and collaborating with global innovators at Bloom Energy to help unlock the secrets of clean energy. Now beginning its third year, a groundbreaking collaboration between Bloom Energy and the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities Center for Nanotechnology (CNT) at SCSU is giving students […] The post Southern Connecticut State University and Bloom Energy Partner to Advance Fuel Cell Innov...| News at Southern
If it’s August in New Haven, it must be time for Shakespeare in the park, and sure enough, Elm Shakespeare Company (ESC) is enchanting audiences with this year’s production, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, now being performed in New Haven’s Edgerton Park. The Southern Theatre Department is well represented in this rollicking Bollywood-inspired vision of Shakespeare’s […] The post Southern Helps Bring the Magic to Shakespeare in the Park appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Nora Mocarski, SYC ’02, is a distinguished educator who has been recognized as the 2025 Connecticut History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, this prestigious award honors one exemplary K–12 history teacher annually from each state, the District of Columbia, Department of Defense schools, and U.S. […] The post Alumna Named 2025 Connecticut History Teacher of the Year appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
National philanthropic organization the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) has announced that Jodi Hill-Lilly, ’88, M.S.W. ’94, will serve as the new director of the foundation’s Child Well-being Program. She previously served as Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the State of Connecticut, and in this new role, will continue to drive […]| News at Southern
Mental Health Advocacy Takes Center Stage in Hartford| News at Southern
Dr. Nick Pinkerton, associate dean of counseling services and wellbeing at Southern Connecticut State University, recently testified before the Connecticut Public Health Committee during a legislative roundtable hosted by State Senator Saud Anwar. The event highlighted the Specialized Treatment Early in Psychosis (STEP) Learning Collaborative, a statewide initiative focused on improving outcomes for young people […] The post Mental Health Advocacy Takes Center Stage in Hartford appeared fir...| News at Southern
Armen Marsoobian, professor of philosophy, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar Award for his upcoming work in Armenia from September 2025 to December 2026. During this time, he will teach, conduct research, organize workshops and symposia, give guest lectures, and curate a major exhibition at the History Museum of Armenia. He will be hosted by […]| News at Southern
A recent feature article in the New Haven Independent highlighted the transformative experience of students who took part in Southern Connecticut State University’s 2025 Summer Studio—an immersive, five-week graphic design course for rising high school juniors and seniors. Founded by Connecticut designer DJ Haddad in partnership with AIGA Connecticut, Summer Studio equips high school students […]| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University alumnus and Super Bowl-winning coach Jeff Stoutland, ’84, MS ’86, has received the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL. Currently the offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles, Stoutland has been a cornerstone of the team’s success since 2013, helping guide them […] The post Jeff Stoutland, ’84, MS ’86, Honored with NFL Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Technology can be a powerful tool for independence—but for many adults with disabilities, navigating smartphones, tablets, and accessibility apps can feel overwhelming. This summer, Dr. Lauren Tucker, associate professor in Southern Connecticut State University’s Department of Inclusive Education and Behavior Science, has been working to change that. Through a new initiative supported by The Great […]| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University Interim President Sandra Bulmer was recently featured in the Hartford Courant, where she reflected on how her own college journey mirrors that of many Southern students today. A first-generation college graduate who worked her way through school, Bulmer understands the challenges faced by the nearly 50% of Southern students who are […]| News at Southern
South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA) hosted a tour for Southern Connecticut State University School of Business students on January 17 at its 90 Sargent Drive location. RWA has partnered with SCSU to create a unique Public Utilities Management Program to address the fact that the nature of public utility operations is rapidly changing […]| News at Southern
Rob Parker ’86 Honored with Jess Dow Field Press Box Dedication| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University will recognize alumnus and national sports analyst Rob Parker during its Homecoming game on Oct. 4, dedicating the Jess Dow Field press box in his honor at halftime of the matchup against Bentley University. “Rob Parker’s contributions to the field of sports journalism are a testament to the impact of our […]| News at Southern
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has named Dr. Damon Lewis, ’04, of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy in Norwalk, Conn., the 2025-2026 Middle Level National Principal of the Year. He received the award at a gala celebration in Seattle on July 9, kicking off UNITED – The National Conference on School Leadership. Lewis […] The post Dr. Damon Lewis, ’04, Named National Middle Level Principal of the Year appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Two Southern Connecticut State University students are helping bring statewide attention to a growing issue on college campuses: food insecurity. In a recent episode of “Where We Live” on Connecticut Public Radio, senior Nelly Birmingham and graduate student Rakeria Thomas spoke candidly about their personal experiences with food insecurity and how Southern’s food pantry became […] The post CT Public Features Southern Students in Food Insecurity Discussion appeared first on News at So...| News at Southern
Interim President Sandra Bulmer was honored with the 2025 Industry Superstar Award from the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce (GNHCC) at its 23rd Annual Health Care & Life Sciences Awards on July 9 at the Canal Dock Boathouse in New Haven. Presented annually by the GNHCC, the award is given to a health care […] The post Interim President Sandra Bulmer Receives 2025 Industry Superstar Award from Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University students are getting their hands dirty this summer — in the name of history. In partnership with the Henry Whitfield State Museum in Guilford, Conn., the university’s Archaeology Field School is giving students and community members a rare opportunity to explore one of New England’s oldest homes through active excavation and […] The post Archaeology Students Dig Deep into Connecticut’s History appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Behind every successful veteran initiative at Southern is Britt Conroy ’16, MS ’20 — now Connecticut’s 2025 Veteran of the Year for Higher Education and a finalist for the national title. Conroy’s recognition is part of a nationwide effort by Military Friendly to celebrate the contributions that veterans make to their communities. Last year, thanks […] The post Britt Conroy is Connecticut’s Veteran of the Year appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
In a recent CT Mirror op-ed, two leaders from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) urge lawmakers to reconsider sweeping federal changes to graduate education funding. Dr. Rabia Hos, dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, and Dr. Jonathan Wharton, professor of political science and urban affairs, warn that provisions in the newly passed […] The post Sounding The Alarm on Federal Cuts to Graduate Education appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
As a wave of Achilles tendon injuries sweeps the NBA, former Chicago Bulls champion and current Southern Connecticut State University men’s basketball coach Scott Burrell is offering his firsthand perspective on the physical and mental toll such injuries can take. In a recent New York Sun feature, Burrell recalled his own Achilles injury in 1995 […] The post Scott Burrell Reflects on Achilles Injury as NBA Faces Rising “Epidemic” appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Dr. Michele Vancour has been appointed to serve as interim dean of the College of Health and Human Services, effective July 1, 2025. Vancour earned her B.A. in English from Central Connecticut State University, an MPH from Southern Connecticut State University, and a Ph.D. in health education from New York University. She brings a wealth […] The post Dr. Michele Vancour Appointed Interim Dean of the College of Health and Human Services appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Sandra Bulmer embraces the summer journey. She’s biked across the U.S. (south to north and west to east), guided eager first-timers across the Grand Canyon, and, in June, toured Croatia and Slovenia by bike alongside her husband, Steve. On July 1, the journey took a professional turn when Bulmer became the interim president of Southern […] The post From First-Gen to First-in-Command appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Dr. Jonathan Wharton, professor of political science and urban affairs at Southern Connecticut State University, appeared on two prominent Connecticut media outlets this week to provide analysis on both local and national political developments. On News 12 Connecticut’s “Power & Politics,” Wharton opened the show with a nearly four-minute segment discussing Governor Ned Lamont’s controversial […] The post Wharton Discusses Summer Politics on News 12 and WICC’s “Connecticut Today...| News at Southern
Jessica DeNigris, M.S. ’06, a graduate of Southern Connecticut State University’s Master’s in School Counseling program, has been named Seymour Public Schools’ 2025–2026 Educator of the Year. Since 2007, DeNigris has served as the school counselor at Chatfield-LoPresti School, creating a warm, welcoming environment for K–5 students facing challenges at home or in the classroom. […] The post Alumna Named Seymour’s 2025 Educator of the Year appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Last month, Southern Connecticut State University’s College of Education celebrated its first graduating class from the Residency Educator Program in Special Education, with five students receiving their Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degrees. This innovative program creates a pathway for aspiring educators, particularly current paraeducators within New Haven Public Schools (NHPS), to earn both […] The post First Cohort of New Haven Paraeducators is Ready to Lead in Special Education ap...| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University recently hosted Connecticut’s first-ever College Symposium on Gambling Harm, drawing experts, counselors, and prevention professionals to address the growing impact of online gambling on college campuses. Held on June 11, the event was made possible through the leadership of Dr. Sarah Keiser, coordinator of Addiction and Recovery Services within SCSU’s Counseling […] The post Southern Hosts Connecticut’s First College Symposium on Gambling Harm ap...| News at Southern
What began as a virtual exchange built on Southern Connecticut State University’s commitment to international collaboration took a meaningful step forward this spring, as three School of Business students traveled to Soest, Germany, for a hands-on consulting experience through the university’s COIL Plus initiative. COIL Plus—short for Collaborative Online International Learning—is an expanded version of […] The post School of Business Collaborates in Global Consulting Program appear...| News at Southern
Even after retiring from Yale University following a distinguished 44-year career, renowned autism researcher Dr. Fred Volkmar is far from slowing down. Now holding Southern Connecticut State University’s only endowed chair — within the Department of Special Education — Volkmar remains deeply engaged in autism research, advocacy, and mentorship. At Southern, he leads a unique […] The post New Chapter, Same Mission: Fred Volkmar’s Work Continues at Southern appeared first on News at ...| News at Southern
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Southern Connecticut State University’s School of Business has achieved a significant milestone by earning accreditation from AACSB International, the world’s oldest and largest global accrediting body for business schools. AACSB accreditation is a premier mark of quality that is held by only five percent of business schools worldwide. “The School of Business is happy to […]| News at Southern
“The Best Offense is a Good Defense.” “The Best Defense is a Good Offense.” Arguable idioms, both. But SCSU Owls football defensive standout Kwadir Delgado-McIntyre will tell you the best overall game plan: “Dare to Be Great.” That’s because cornerback Delgado-McIntyre, a star on and off the field (an NFL draft prospect and an MBA […]| News at Southern
Balancing graduate school, full-time work, and parenthood is never easy, but add a global pandemic to the mix and you have a pretty challenging set of circumstances. MBA student Emily Roback has handled all that and more, having given birth to her daughter during the pandemic, while working and attending classes at Southern. Roback, who […]| News at Southern
The town of Cheshire, Conn., has announced the appointment of its inaugural poet laureate, Pat Mottola, MFA ’11, who will serve a two-year term through December 31, 2025. A poet laureate is a literary ambassador, a person recognized for his or her longstanding involvement in poetry, and represents the community through the art of poetry, […]| News at Southern
Professor Vincent Pieribone has settled into his new office at Southern, fresh from his move across town from Yale University and the John B. Pierce Laboratory. The co-CEO and chief science officer of OceanX, an initiative that sends missions into the deepest parts of the ocean, Pieribone is now part of Southern’s new B.S. in […]| News at Southern
Congratulations to all students who have been named to the Dean’s and President’s Lists! This honor is reserved for students who have achieved outstanding academic success for the semester in their college or school, and exemplify dedication and commitment to their studies. Full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program must earn at least 12 […]| News at Southern
This spring, New Haven high school students completed a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program hosted on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. The program, part of an ongoing partnership between Southern and New Haven Public Schools, gives students the opportunity to complete the coursework and clinical hours required to take the CNA certification exam. […]| News at Southern
Now that his undergraduate career is a wrap, Julien Sanchez-Levallois, ’25, is ready for his next act—this time stepping behind the camera for a year-long artistic journey that promises to bring a fresh cinematic lens to his hometown of New Haven. A history major, musician, and visual artist, Julien was awarded the prestigious Chauncey Fellowship […]| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University is earning national attention for its support of student-parents, thanks to a recent feature by The Hechinger Report and The Boston Globe. The story highlights Southern student Cai-Lonni Haywood, a Navy veteran and mother who returned to college with the help of Southern’s drop-in child care center — made possible through […]| News at Southern
In May 2025, the Connecticut Board of Regents (BOR) named 12 Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) faculty members as recipients of the annual 2024-25 Board of Regents Faculty Awards. The awards, which recognize CSCU faculty for excellence in teaching or research, are given to assistant and associate professors in tenure-track or tenured positions and […]| News at Southern
Southern has launched a master’s program in User Research (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design, the first of its kind in New England, offering students an innovative curriculum to evolve their career paths. The program’s emphasis on a user-centered design approach ensures that students are equipped to create intuitive, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing digital products […]| News at Southern
(Hartford, CT) – Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) Chancellor Terrence Cheng and the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education announced today the appointment of Dr. Sandra Minor Bulmer, Ph.D., as interim president of Southern Connecticut State University (Southern). Dr. Bulmer has extensive experience in higher education, including 26 years at Southern, and currently […]| News at Southern
A bustling cityscape settles and the quick steps of preoccupied pedestrians hustling home can be heard as a group of Connecticut students admire the sun setting over a city in China. After a full day of immersing themselves in thousands of years of Chinese language and history, the students look forward to an evening respite. […]| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University honored the achievements, resilience, and dreams of the Class of 2025 during its undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies held on May 22 at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Conn. The back-to-back celebrations brought together more than 2,000 students, their families, faculty, and community members to mark a momentous milestone in […]| News at Southern
Actress and disability rights advocate Marissa Bode, along with former U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, will serve as speakers for the Class of 2025 commencement ceremonies on May 22, 2025. Bode will address the undergraduate ceremony at 10:15 a.m., and Cardona will speak at the graduate ceremony at 4:30 p.m. — both taking place at […]| News at Southern
Nearly 40 years after first enrolling at Southern Connecticut State University, Candace Walker will walk across the stage this May to receive her bachelor’s degree — alongside her youngest son, Chase. Walker, now 59, initially attended Southern in 1984 as a newlywed and young mother but left after just four weeks, overwhelmed by the demands […]| News at Southern
Four Southern graduates have earned this year’s Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award, recognizing their dedication to community service, academic excellence, and campus involvement. Each year, 12 seniors are chosen by the four Connecticut State Universities – four each from Southern and Central, and two each from Eastern and Western. The Barnard Award is considered among […]| News at Southern
Mark Tarini’s connection to Southern Connecticut State University isn’t rooted in his own education or that of his children—it began with the bold, inspiring decision of his late mother, Antoinette Tarini, to pursue her lifelong dream of a college degree. In 1981, at the age of 62, Antoinette quietly began taking classes at Southern. So […]| News at Southern
Kassidy Schiavi, ’25, has loved libraries ever since she was a youngster taking stacks of books home from the Oxford Public Library. Now she works there part time, while preparing to graduate this spring as an English major with a concentration in creative writing. She plans to pursue a master’s in library and information science. […]| News at Southern
What’s it like to come home? Just months after helping lead the Philadelphia Eagles to another Super Bowl victory, offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, ’84, MS ’86, returned to his alma mater, Southern Connecticut State University, on Monday, April 14. He was accompanied by his wife, Allison Stoutland, MS ’88, SYC ’91; it was the […]| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to academic excellence, earning national recognition for its faculty and research quality. The Carnegie Foundation announced today that Southern has earned a 2025 Carnegie Classification for Institutions of Higher Education (Carnegie Classifications) Research Activity Designation – Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production […]| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University is launching a new Bachelor of Science degree program in behavioral neuroscience for the fall 2025 semester, marking another significant step in the university’s ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge, interdisciplinary education. This new program will offer a comprehensive approach to studying the nervous system by integrating insights from biology, psychology, and […]| News at Southern
At the close of each fall semester, a vibrant buzz fills the hallways of Engleman Hall when the annual First-Year Research and Artistry Experience (FYRE) gives first-year students the chance to present their work from their first semester in college. This fall’s FYRE, in full swing in early December, was a week-long showcase of creativity, […]| News at Southern
Southern made a splash on the international stage recently, as faculty and graduate students presented groundbreaking research in November 2024 at the 25th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals (SMM2024) in Perth, Australia. Dr. Meghan Barboza, professor of biology and an expert in marine mammal anatomy, attended alongside graduate students Lydia Masala and […]| News at Southern
Congratulations to all students who have been named to the Dean’s and President’s Lists! This honor is reserved for students who have achieved outstanding academic success for the semester in their college or school, and exemplify dedication and commitment to their studies. Full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program must earn at least 12 […]| News at Southern
Thuan Vu believes in the value of brokenness. An art and design professor at Southern, Vu is preparing a professional exhibition of his work, “Kintsugi in the New World,” opening this month at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, Conn. The exhibit will show, in a series of lush paintings of flowers, how […]| News at Southern
Undergraduate students experience more than just the classroom at Southern. Though classrooms still provide an important space to discuss ideas and learn together, experiential learning also plays a big role in academic success. From composing music in digital labs to teaching elementary school art classes, Southern students hone their skills and passions while preparing for […]| News at Southern
Summer is almost over, but there is still time for enjoying some Shakespeare in the park. And thanks to an ongoing partnership between Southern and the Elm Shakespeare Company, an amazing production of the Bard’s Richard III is running every evening in New Haven’s Edgerton Park, through September 1, 2024. The play explores “the role […]| News at Southern
THE TRUSTEES OF THE PER AND ASTRID HEIDENREICH FAMILY FOUNDATION UNDERSTOOD THE RESEARCH: when social workers were involved with at-risk children and their families, the children were more likely to succeed. So, it was a natural progression for the foundation — which supports organizations serving young adults ages 14-24 in the areas of education and […]| News at Southern
Click here to read Lucas’ original August 19, 2024, post on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website. I am a Master’s student in Southern Connecticut State University’s Integrative Biological Diversity Program. I have worked at the university’s Werth Center for Coastal and Marine Studies throughout undergraduate and graduate school. I participated in many […]| News at Southern
Exploration is the hallmark of higher education, and the Academic Advising Office wants to ensure all students are able to explore any major they are interested in, or not interested in, during their very first year on campus, with the affirmation that graduating on time is still possible. As part of a years-long revamping of […]| News at Southern
A group of design-minded high school students got a head start on a creative career this summer at Summer Studio, a free graphic design course whose goal is to provide opportunity while diversifying the creative industry of tomorrow. Meeting on Southern’s campus for the first time this year, Summer Studio explores design challenges like typography, […]| News at Southern
SOMETIMES TIMING IS EVERYTHING. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, after more than 118,000 cases were reported in 114 countries. Three months later, Cephas Ayellakai, ’20, a recent graduate of Southern’s School of Nursing, was a newly hired critical care nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital’s […]| News at Southern
Each year, Southern faculty members are invited to share their research through a campus photo competition, which was organized this year by university photographer Isabel Chenoweth. It’s a challenging but powerful task for the researchers: to spotlight months, often years, of scholarship in a single image. The six winning photographs included in these pages have […]| News at Southern
LONNIE GARRIS III’S EDUCATION AT SOUTHERN started long before he matriculated as a student. He frequented the campus as a child with his mother, the late Delores Garris. She was a librarian at the university in the ’70s and ’80s, and sometimes took him with her to work during his summer vacations. His father — […]| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), under the leadership of Dr. Colleen Bielitz, vice president of strategic initiatives and outreach, has launched two transformative initiatives aimed at empowering women in the manufacturing industry. This effort, in collaboration with the Connecticut Office of Manufacturing (OOM) and the Million Women Mentors Connecticut Chapter, underscores SCSU’s role as a […]| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new STEM Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), the only one currently offered in the state university system. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced business resiliency and leadership education. Enrollment is now open for fall 2024. “We are pleased to […]| News at Southern
For students from Southern Connecticut State University’s Biology Department, a recent study abroad trip to Belize offered more than just an educational experience — it was a journey of personal and professional transformation. Led by Dr. Miranda Dunbar, assistant professor of biology, the course, BIO 327: Natural Field History, aimed to provide students with an […]| News at Southern
We have recently returned from a month-long study abroad experience in Paris, one of the most fascinating European cities and host to the 2024 Summer Olympics. This year’s student-scholars forged new friendships while learning about the language, history, and culture of the City of Light. We in the French section here at Southern hope that […]| News at Southern
The Arts Council of Greater New Haven is all about building “a strong, diverse, and united creative community in Greater New Haven,” and over the past year it initiated a new program to encourage local artists to create projects that directly impact the city of New Haven. The New Haven Artist Corps, funded by the […]| News at Southern
Following the 2020 deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville at the hands of police officers, the Connecticut legislature responded by passing a sweeping law on police accountability. This legislation — Connecticut’s Public Act 20-1 “An Act Concerning Police Accountability” — encourages police to use social workers on calls for assistance, […]| News at Southern
