Today: Oct 04, 2026

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Western Connecticut State University President Jesse Bernal, presenting at the “Empowering Lives Lecture,” on Sept. 23 in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom. Photo by Lily Rand
09/30/2026

Hispanic Heritage unites campus

Western Connecticut State University President Jesse Bernal speaks at a Hispanic Heritage Month lecture at the university.
Three professionals stand in a medical training facility beside hospital beds, with one patient resting in a bed and educational posters visible on the walls.
Maria Krol, interim executive director of healthcare programs and professor of nursing, Andrea Adimando, chair and associate professor of nursing and Michele Vancour, interim dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Photo by Isabel Chenoweth
09/30/2026

School of Nursing earns national honor

The School of Nursing is recognized as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence.
Students listening to speaker Lamarr Womble lead his seminar, Legendary: How Any Student Can Become a Legendary Leader, in Connecticut Hall Seminar Room on Thursday, April 16. Photo by Victoria Cruz

UAP launches pathways to success series

“If you’re just looking for a place to support you, affirm you and accept you, UAP is it for you,” McGregor said. 
04/22/2026
Biotechnology major Ny’ela Porter, a sophomore, standing outside in the West Campus Quad on Friday, April 17. Photos by Brianna Wallen

Students share their own sustainability initiatives

“We live on this Earth, and we inherited this planet and everything that comes with it,” Marshall said.
04/22/2026
Day of Caring staff participating at the event. Photos by William Gagné

Day of Caring drives campus support

Throughout the day donations climbed as the university’s 11th annual Day of Caring brought a powerful wave of support. By midnight, the numbers told a powerful story: 1,687 donors had raised $692,424.
04/15/2026
The crowd on the day of the protest. Photo by Lily Rand

Campus community responds following peaceful protest

A peaceful protest on April 6 showcased a moving display of solidarity, as roughly 150 students, faculty and local community members gathered in front of Buley Library in response to the recent
04/15/2026
Dr. Marc Potenza, a professor in the Child Study Center and Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine speaking during the digitial addiction discussion on April 7 in the Adanti Student Center Ballroom. Photo by Victoria Cruz

Yale expert discusses digital addiction risks

Problematic Usage of Digital Technologies: Addictive Behaviors Involving Gambling, Gaming, Pornography and Social Media aimed to equip young people with the skills necessary to navigate an increasingly digital world responsibly.
04/15/2026
Wellbeing Specialist Erin Duff leading the QPR training in an Adanti Student Center conference room on Nov. 18. Photo by Mackenzie Byerlee

Students learn suicide prevention

Between 2019 and 2023, the state averaged roughly 370-400 suicide deaths per year compared to about 100 homicides each year.
04/15/2026

U.S. – Iran Ceasefire faces uncertainty

Pressure on the United States to take action towards peace increased after President Trump posted on Truth Social, said “A whole civilization will die tonight” in reference to the Iranian people.
04/15/2026
The flyer that was posted on the Residence Life Instagram on March 27.

University scrubs away laundry fees

“Beginning next year, laundry will be included in the cost of housing, and students living on campus will not have to pay extra to use residence hall washers and dryers,” Residence Life
04/08/2026
Laurie Cirillo from AE Herman Associates leading her presentation. Photos by William Gagné

Students unlock career paths with self-awareness workshop

“This workshop really helped me understand my behavior more and focus on not only my strengths but my weaknesses,” business major Zachary McCarthy, a junior, said.
04/08/2026
Sociology major Nailah Herbert and psychology major Nyenye Herbert, juniors, performing to a crowd on Thursday, April 2. Photo by Victoria Cruz

SINFEST makes a comeback

“I loved the show. The crowd was amazing and matched our energy completely. Shout out to WSIN Radio for having us perform with the other talented artists that we shared the stage
04/08/2026