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The Psychology of Lying
Psychology Professor Kevin Colwell In a world where lying is commonplace, Psychology Professor Kevin Colwell explores the nuanced landscape of deception. In an April 11, 2024 story from Time, Colwell...
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Unlocking Peak Performance: Grand Opening of the CHAMP Center at SCSU
Connecticut’s Morning Buzz host Natasha Lubczenko recently met with Southern’s Dr. Ayanna Walker, associate dean of the College of Health and Human Services, and Dr. William Lunn, professor of health...
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Weinbaum Named Fulbright Specialist
Jonathan Weinbaum, associate professor of biology, is traveling to Argentina in June to share his expertise in paleontology as a Fulbright Specialist. The Fulbright Specialist Program, which is run by...
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Bridging the Political Divide
Political sparks flew – but in a surprising twist, they ignited a blaze of civil discourse. In an April 29, 2024, op-ed, Political Science Professor Jonathan Wharton reflects on a civil and engaging...
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Gloria Estefan Captivates and Inspires
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan delivered the 2024 Mary and Louis Fusco Distinguished Lecture at Lyman Center on April 27, 2024, and her arrival on campus was nothing short of a...
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Honors Convocation Celebrates Outstanding Students
Academic excellence was celebrated at the recent Senior Honors Convocation, the annual event that recognizes many of the most accomplished undergraduate students with the traditions of academic pomp...
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Men’s and Women’s Track & Field Win 20th NE10 Outdoor Championship
Owls are the champions — again! The SCSU women’s and men’s track and field teams won their respective Northeast-10 Conference Outdoor Championships on Jess Dow Field on May 4, 2024. For the men, it...
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CT State Transfer Champion Scholarship Initiative to Ease Financial Burden...
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) announced the launch of the CT State Transfer Champion Scholarship last week at the inauguration of John Maduko, M.D., CT State Community College’s first...
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2024 Commencement Speakers Announced
Corbin Bleu, an accomplished screen and stage actor, will be the keynote speaker at the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, Conn. The...
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“I Came This Far with Just a Dream”
Things are happening for Jonah Craggett, MFA ’24. A creative writer and public speaker from New Haven, Craggett is graduating from Southern this month with his MFA in creative writing, and his thesis...
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Digging Into The Past
Embarking on a journey of archaeological exploration often begins with a spark of curiosity and a mentor’s guiding hand. Thankfully, Charmaine Robichaud, ’24, found a way to travel to Ethiopia to the...
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Blessings in Disguise
When Jordan Davis, ’24, emerged from a serious car crash that resulted in a broken femur, a rod, and 13 screws in his shattered leg seven years ago, it was a turning point that cast doubt on his...
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Graduation at Last: Class of 2024 Graduates from Southern
Southern Connecticut State University celebrated the graduation of 1,200 students during its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17, at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport. In her...
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Blooming Where You’re Planted
Nearly two decades ago in the mountainous city of Medellin, Colombia, three-year-old Sara Bernal-Garcia and her parents left behind the life they knew to pursue their version of the American dream....
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SCSU Earns Recognition as a Military Friendly School
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is proud to have earned a spot on Viqtory Media’s esteemed list of 2024-2025 “Military Friendly Schools.” The university achieved “Silver Status” in the...
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Journalism Professor Presents at Literary Festival
Journalism Professor Frank Harris III recently shared his journey researching the use of the n-word in America with students at Marin Academy in San Rafael, California. His workshop, “Any Other Name:...
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Southern Launches Alliance for Minority Participation Program
The Nutmeg State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program brings together the four regional public comprehensive universities in Connecticut with the primary goal of increasing...
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Alumnus Rob Parker, ’86, Pioneers Sports-Talk Radio Station
Over the course of an illustrious career spanning 37 years, the opportunity to be bold and innovative has always been paramount for Rob Parker, ’86. A journalism major at Southern, as well as a sports...
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Reshaping Health Education at Southern
Sarah Benes, assistant professor and coordinator of the School Health Education program, is determined to make Southern a leader in the health and physical education field. The field has changed...
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National Champion!
At the 2024 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Emporia, Kansas, SCSU men’s track and field standout Jordan Davis, ’24, won his second NCAA Division II National Championship in...
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Uganda: The Pearl of Africa – A Journey to Remember
By Jean Breny, professor of public health Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Uganda, is a country that offers a tapestry of experiences that will leave any traveler in awe. Known as the “Pearl of...
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Two Faculty Receive Board of Regents Awards for Teaching and Research
Southern Connecticut State University proudly announces that two of its faculty members have been honored with the prestigious 2023–2024 Board of Regents Faculty Awards. These awards, presented by the...
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Language Fluency Earns Graduating New Haven Seniors College Credit
Graduating high school seniors who show fluency in more than one language are getting a “seal of approval” from New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) and other districts around the state — and, thanks to a...
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Counseling Leader Earns Doctorate in Inaugural Counselor and Education...
For Rebecca Wilson, Ed.D. ’24, starting her education at a community college placed her on a trajectory in higher education that changed her life. From being a Stamford High School student dreaming of...
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Southern Swears In New Police Chief
In a ceremony marked by warmth and anticipation, Chief Makiem Miller was officially sworn in as Southern’s fourth Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety on Friday, June 7, 2024. The event,...
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Dean’s List and President’s List for Spring 2024
Congratulations to students who have earned a place on the Dean’s List or the President’s List. This honor is reserved for students who have achieved outstanding academic success for the semester in...
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Bringing Educational Leadership to the National Level
Dr. Gladys Labas, a long-time faculty member in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, is a part of the group of educators and policymakers who traveled to the White House in...
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Alumna Named Ansonia Public Schools Teacher of the Year
Ansonia High School’s Christine Davis, ‘96, M.A. ‘05, SYC ‘14, is the school district’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. She’s been a lead English teacher, a master teacher (mentoring other teachers) and...
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Student Awarded Prestigious National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship
Christopher Rosario, ’25, a business administration student with a concentration in marketing, has been awarded the prestigious National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) 2024 Scholarship. This...
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Online Master’s Program in Sport and Entertainment Management Ranked Among...
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is proud to announce that its online Master of Science in Sport and Entertainment Management program has been recognized as one of the Best Online Master’s...
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Advocating for Survivors of Genocide
Each May 31, Bosnia and Herzegovina nationals and human rights advocates worldwide mark “White Armband Day.” This honors the memory of 3,280 individuals, including 102 children, who lost their lives...
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Cultivating Space for Belonging
What was the loneliest you have ever felt? Growing up as a gay kid in the ‘90s, Alex Girard, chair of the Art and Design Department, experienced feelings of isolation and loneliness he would never...
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Alumnus Honored as a Healthcare Leader and Community Contributor
Bryan Bostic, ’16, of Ansonia, was recently named to the 2024 Westfair Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list for his compassion and devotion as a healthcare professional and his commitment to his...
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President Smith Honored by the NAACP as one of the “100 Most Influential...
In recognition of his commitment to fostering an inclusive and thriving academic community, Dr. Dwayne Smith, interim president of Southern Connecticut State University, has been named a recipient of...
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Pioneering Program for Police Social Work is a National Model
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...
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Dr. Julia Irwin Appointed Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic...
With nearly two decades of professional and academic experience at Southern, Dr. Julia Irwin has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Robert Prezant, Southern’s...
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Southern Receives Multiple Awards for 2024-2025 College of Distinction
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) has been honored with several prestigious awards from Colleges of Distinction for the 2024-2025 academic year. The university has been recognized for its...
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Using Philosophy To Guide Contemporary Solutions
As a renowned scholar in Aristotelian philosophy and Confucian thought, Dr. Chelsea Harry, professor and assistant chair of philosophy, was thrilled to receive invitations to speak at two prestigious...
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Elevating Civic Duty and the Law
Southern Connecticut State University’s long-held commitment to social justice is echoed by Neil Thomas Proto, ’67, a celebrated lawyer, author, and teacher. New Haven-born Proto — a first-generation...
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Southern Alumni Magazine
Read the summer 2024 issue online. Spotlighting Southern’s celebrated School of Nursing and the winners of the faculty research photo competition. (Their interests include the 14th century Vietnamese...
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Southern Partners with New Haven Public Schools to Create Career Pathways
Editor’s note: This is the first of a three-part series of articles about Southern’s exciting partnership program with the New Haven public school system to introduce high school students to college...
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Twins Churn Success with Seaside Creamery
In 2021, a pair of enterprising business administration majors saw a sweet opportunity in a gap in Connecticut’s ice cream market. With just a single freezer and a shared dream, Brandon and Benjamin...
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Innovation Hub Receives Insight Into Diversity Magazine’s 2024 Inspiring...
Southern Connecticut State University’s (SCSU) Innovation Hub (i-Hub) received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and...
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Owls Awarded Prestigious Arts Council Grants
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...
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Southern in Paris 2024
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...
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Biology Students Participate in Belize Reforestation Project
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...
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Wharton Reacts to Biden Withdrawal
With President Biden officially dropping out of the presidential race on July 21, 2024, what happens now? Associate Professor of Political Science and Urban Affairs Dr. Jonathan Wharton explains the...
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Building a Legacy
In a recent interview with Ann Nyberg of WTNH, alumnus Neil Thomas Proto, ’67, shared insights into his upbringing, educational journey, and the motivations behind his philanthropic efforts. As a...
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SCSU Launches New STEM Doctorate in Business Administration Program
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....
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SCSU Drives Change in Manufacturing with New Initiatives for Women
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...
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