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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.
Photo courtesy Tim Witzdam

Academic integrity tested by growing AI presence

As the numbers show, AI is no longer a distant trend but an active presence in classrooms nationwide. For now, students and professors face a rapidly evolving landscape with mixed feelings. 
10/15/2025
Patty Conte, the School of Business internship coordinator and director of PEP Talks, in the Case Study Classroom in the School of Business on Oct. 1 Photo by Brianna Wallen

PEP Talk welcomes Patty Conte as new director

Through this role, Conte has found new ways to connect with students and support their professional growth while collaborating with guest speakers. 
10/15/2025
Union workers and students rallied outside of Buley Library to protest for higher wages and stronger benefits. Photos by Draven Dabrowski

Sodexo workers protest for better pay and benefits

The demonstration at the university was part of collective actions taking place at other Connecticut campuses where Sodexo provides dining services. 
10/08/2025
Business administration major Joel Brown, a sophomore, in front of the Case Study Classroom in the School of Business. Photo by Brianna Wallen

PEP Talk explores integrated supply chain

Students and faculty gathered in the School of Business for this week’s PEP Talk, Adding Value Through an Integrated Supply Chain Today: Macro and Micro Supply Chain Management, on Oct. 1. 
10/08/2025
Her Worth Her Wealth panel featuring successful women Petra-Ann Brown, Alana Dina, Catherine Latoya Grant-Altson and Rosalee Daley in the School of Business on Thursday, Sept. 25. Photo by Brianna Wallen

Panel inspires next generation of women

“You win the morning, you win the day,” Dina said. 
10/01/2025
Students talking at the Soulful Social in the Multicultural Center on Sept. 24. Photos by Valentina Toro

Soulful Social celebrates Black culture

The Black Student Union hosted its annual Soulful Social on Sept. 24, bringing students and faculty together for an evening of culture, food and connection. 
10/01/2025
Robert DeMezzo, the senior director for conferencing, events and student affairs auxiliaries in his office on the second floor of the Adanti Student Center on Sept. 10. Photo by Brianna Wallen

Adanti Student Center dining hours cut short

By Brianna Wallen News Editor For many students, the biggest surprise this semester was not on the syllabus but rather on the menu. With the Adanti Student Center Food Court now closing
09/17/2025
Maduko being inaugurated as president of Connecticut State Community College during a ceremony on April 15, 2024. Photo by Connecticut State Community College

CSCU appoints Interim Chancellor Maduko

By Solé Scott Editor-in-Chief After a spending scandal cast a dark cloud over leadership of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, there has been a new appointed chancellor. On June 26, John Maduko
09/17/2025
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