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
Town Hall meeting confronts growing deficit and budget
The highest cost is expected to be the upcoming faculty raises, estimated at around $6 million.
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.
November breaks the silence on men’s health
“Your mental health does matter, and it’s important to find someone to talk to,” Phillips said. “It can make you realize that you’re not really okay, even when you think you are.”
Hurricane Melissa signals global threat
The Category 5 hurricane flooded streets, triggered hospital evacuations and left fatalities throughout the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and the Turks and Caicos Islands before setting its sights on the Commonwealth of
Women’s leadership is showcased at EmpowerHer!
By Valentina Toro Contributor Women in the fields of business, education and entrepreneurship were celebrated at the university’s School of Business and Women in Leadership Academy EmpowerHer! celebration on Oct. 28. This
Champion Alyssa Naeher returns home
Naeher, a Bridgeport native, made a stop at the university to speak about her career. It was the first leg of a homecoming trip in which Naeher would be honored by the
Dining for a Difference fights food insecurity
The university’s food pantry has become a crucial resource for students who face challenges meeting basic needs. With more students visiting each semester, the need for operational funding and supplies has continued
Interim President announces CPR challenge
“In just a few minutes, you can learn a lifesaving skill and show your Owl pride while doing it,” Bulmer said in a campuswide announcement on Oct. 21.
Clery Report released for 2025
The 2025 annual Jeanne Clery Report provides an overview of campus safety at the university, including all reported crimes from 2022-2024 as well as key statistics, safety programs and prevention efforts.
‘I Stand With Immigrants’ event promotes inclusion
The goal, organizers said, was to create a welcoming space where students could learn about immigration issues and stand in solidarity with those affected.
Recovery project asks people to remember love
As the community observes Substance Use Prevention Month, a message formed from tragedy has grown into a movement of healing, hope and education.
University police urges students to look both ways
Chief of Police Makiem Miller issued a campuswide announcement on behalf of the university police urging students to look both ways before crossing at crosswalks.