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Lena Dunham, a writer and director, and Naomi Fry, staff writer at The New Yorker speaking at FAMESICK: An Evening of Stories and Togetherness in the John Lyman Center on Friday, May 1. Photos by Wade Barillaro
05/06/2026

Lena Dunham hosts slumber party at Lyman

The John Lyman Center became the host of a teenage sleepover as Lena Dunham, a writer and director, took the stage on Saturday, May 1, for an evening of storytelling, conversation and
Interim President Sandra Bulmer leading the Town Hall meeting in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom on Friday, May 1. Photo by Victoria Cruz
05/06/2026

Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget

The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
Reusable pads made by students in the Makerspace room that will be sent to communities in Madagascar. Photo by Brianna Wallen
05/06/2026

Students sew reusable pads for girls abroad

Students are creating Reusable Menstrual Pads, RUMPS, to address a critical barrier that prevents many girls in parts of Africa from staying in school: limited access to menstrual products.
A message welcoming students to the OLAS Opportunity Fair. Photos by William Gagné

Students discover Latin focused resources

OLAS hosted eight different campus groups at the event centered around Latino-focused resources.
04/01/2026
Rabia Hos, school of graduate and professional studies dean, Interim President Sandra Bulmer, and Isabel Logan, associate professor of social work, sitting on the panel to speak about their experiences in academia. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Women panelists confront self-doubt in academia

In a powerful session for Women’s History Month on March 24, the university’s interim president, professors and staff, shared how they turned the quiet weight of self-doubt into a shared source of
04/01/2026
Chief Ken Rahn pictured during his tenure as Deputy Chief of the university Police Department.

Campus welcomes Ken Rahn as police chief

“It’s a great place to work,” Rahn said. “Even though there was a transition, I still love coming to work and being part of the community here.”
03/25/2026
Interdisciplinary studies major Justin Farmer, a junior, and students having a conversation. Photos by William Gagné

Candidate sparks campus conversation

Farmer is running for state representative because he believes the issues he works on locally could be more effectively addressed at the state level.
03/25/2026
Hello Connectict Host Renée DiNino after her PEP Talk, standing with K-9 Jules and other attendees of the discussion. Photos by Victoria Cruz

DiNino’s PEP Talk

Hosted by the School of Business, DiNino led her discussion by sharing insights from her decades-long career in broadcasting and community advocacy. 
03/25/2026
An image from a show in the planetarium on March 11. Photos by Victoria Cruz

Planetarium debuts new immersive shows

“The show was spectacular. The visuals of the planets, stars and nebulae were absolutely stunning,” music major Jack Flanagan, a junior, said. 
03/25/2026

Celebrating women’s history

Women’s History Month serves as both a reminder of past struggles and a celebration of present achievements by highlighting how far women have come and the paths they continue to pave.
03/25/2026
Author Assata Michelle speaking at her PEP Talk in the School of Business Case Study Room on March 2. Photos by William Gagné

PEP Talk kicks off Women’s History Month

“Be respectful first and respect the opinions of others. Never disregard other people. Learn about what you are advocating for and why you are advocating for it. Know what you are fighting
03/11/2026

US strikes on Iran escalate Middle East conflict

President Donald Trump said that the military action was necessary, in order to prevent Iran from escalating its nuclear power and threatening other nations at a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich
03/11/2026