Patricia Bode, associate professor of art and coordinator of art education at Southern Connecticut State University, is leading a powerful, arts-based response to the opioid crisis through the Remember Love Recovery Project—an initiative born from personal loss and driven by community healing. Founded in memory of her son, Ryan Bode Moriarty, who died of an […] The post Recovery Flags Project Aims for National Impact appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University once again has cause to celebrate Britt Conroy, coordinator of veteran, military, and adult learner services. Earlier this year, Conroy was named Connecticut’s 2025 Veteran of the Year for Higher Education, and she has now been named National Veteran of the Year for Air Force for 2025. Conroy’s recognition is part […] The post Britt Conroy Named National Veteran of the Year for Air Force appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University hosted the inaugural observance of Varian Fry Day on Wednesday, October 15, 2025—what would have been the American journalist’s 118th birthday. The event, held in Engleman Hall, commemorated Fry’s heroic efforts to rescue more than 2,000 refugees—many of them Jewish—from Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Fry’s legacy was honored through […] The post Connecticut Marks First Varian Fry Day at Southern Connecticut State University appea...| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University has received a $398,176 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program. The three-year award will support the university’s efforts to grow academic-industry partnerships, boost research capacity, and foster workforce development across Connecticut and the region. The EPIIC program was inspired by […] The post NSF Grant Spotlights Southern as Emerging Technologies Leade...| News at Southern
Two Connecticut teachers, both Southern alumni, are among 29 educators throughout the U.S. named 2025 Extraordinary Educators by Curriculum Associates. “We are delighted to celebrate these remarkable educators and the transformative work they do for their students. Our Extraordinary Educators, selected from hundreds of nominations and submissions, embody the profound role education plays in unlocking […] The post Alumni Honored as Extraordinary Educators appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Southern’s Honors College kicked off the 2025-26 academic year in spectacular style, welcoming its largest cohort of new students in recent memory: 75, including 50 first-year students and 25 transfer students. The Honors College — designed for student scholars and leaders — also celebrated the opening of an expansive new home fittingly located in Hilton […] The post Honors College Celebrates New Home and Growing Community appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Alumna and Project Blue affiliate researcher Noelle King, ’23, and C. Patrick Heidkamp, professor in Southern’s Department of Environmental, Geographical and Marine Sciences, were recently featured in Austurfrétt, an Eastern Icelandic news outlet, for their collaborative research on the Blue Economy in the region. Conducted in partnership with Project Blue and the Skálanes Nature and […] The post Researchers Help Ignite Conversation on Iceland’s Blue Economy appeared first on News a...| News at Southern
A new weekly program, the Memory Café, is designed to provide a welcoming space for individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers to enjoy social interaction and support. Developed by professors Mary Jo Archambault and Tarah Loy-Ashe, who lead Southern’s recreation therapy program, the café is designed to foster connection, ease the […] The post New Memory Café at Southern Builds Community for Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers appeared firs...| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University is taking center stage in a dynamic new partnership with the historic Shubert Theatre, helping to create original children’s theater for New Haven Public Schools—while offering students hands-on, real‑world experience in arts education and performance. The collaboration launched during the final dress rehearsal of the critically acclaimed musical SIX, which is […] The post All the Stage’s a Classroom: Southern and Shubert Hit a High Note appeare...| News at Southern
From October 3-5, Southern Connecticut State University welcomed more than 4,200 students, alumni, families, faculty, and staff back to campus for a Homecoming & Family Weekend that blended tradition, recognition, and celebration. The three-day celebration showcased the best of Southern pride — culminating in two marquee moments: the Alumni Association’s 100th Anniversary and Awards Celebration […] The post Honoring A Century of Alumni Impact During Homecoming and Family Weekend appeare...| News at Southern
While the summer months are relatively quiet on Southern’s campus, many Owls take advantage of this time away from classes to delve into research, collaborate with colleagues locally and abroad, or to learn something new. Here is a small sampling of Southern faculty and students’ activities from summer 2025. On Stage and Behind the Scenes […] The post SCSU Summer 2025: Research, Travel, Exploration, and the Arts appeared first on News at Southern.| News at Southern
Southern Connecticut State University graduates Victor A. Gonzalez, ’14, and Katie Barry, ’18, have been named to the Hartford Business Journal’s prestigious “40 Under Forty” list for 2025, recognizing outstanding young professionals making a difference across the region. Gonzalez, branch manager at NBT Bank in West Hartford, was also recently honored as the 2024 Young […]| News at Southern
Wharton Discusses Summer Politics on News 12 and WICC’s “Connecticut Today”| News at Southern
STARTALK Grant Brings Local Students to Campus for Chinese Immersion Program| News at Southern
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
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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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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. […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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 […]| 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
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
(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
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
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
