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The Sankofa Ball brought Chargers together for a fun and elegant evening to show their Charger Pride and to reflect on the important impact the Black Student Union has had on countless students. It was a highlight of the University's recent Black and Latino Alumni Weekend.
As the University's inaugural Smerd Family Professor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Vasiliki Kosmidou, Ph.D., has been educating and mentoring students in the classroom, through the Entrepreneurship Club, and as part of a unique annual pitch competition.
Sarah Middleton ’24 will spend six months in the Republic of Georgia, enhancing her Russian language skills, volunteering, and making important connections that, she believes, would be invaluable.
The Special Agent Talent & Achievement Recruitment (STAR) Program provides opportunities for students to connect with recruiters from the U.S. Secret Service, truncating the recruitment process. The program is offering students exciting opportunities to learn more about the agency and, possibly, begin their careers.
The University recently hosted EntreprenHER, an "empowHERing" women’s business pitch competition that brought entrepreneurs across Connecticut to the University to showcase their businesses, as well as their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
Several Chargers recently helped organize and participated in a “Pinwheels for Prevention” event at the University, bringing together professionals in a variety of fields who are committed to protecting children.
As part of her Bartels Scholarship, Nataly Urgiles ’25, a first-generation student with a passion for conservation, will study at the Isle of Shoals Marine Laboratory in Maine this summer. She’s excited to gain experience in the field that will prepare her to become a scientist and educator.
Developed by a graduate student from India, a new biweekly program unites students for pertinent discussions that create a sense of community and opportunities for Chargers to build important skills together.
As part of the University's annual Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony, Chargers came together to remember the victims of the Holocaust. They learned about one particular family's story of courage and resilience, as well as why it continues to be so critical to learn about the Holocaust.
Meet Josh Carbajal ’18, ’20 M.A., a success advisor in the University’s Center for Student Success, who says working in the center that offered him so much support when he was a student is a “dream come true.”
Passionate about her discipline and committed to engineering education, Elif Kongar, Ph.D., was recently recognized by Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society International for her achievements and service. Grateful for those have inspired her own career, she’s now dedicated to serving as a mentor to her own students.
At recent conference in New York, students on the University’s award-winning Model United Nations Team were not only recognized for their outstanding performance, they also developed their confidence and critical skills that, they believe, they will continue to draw on in their academic and professional careers.
The recent Upstander Walk brought together students, faculty, and staff to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging, while condemning injustice of all kinds.
After receiving exciting internship offers from three leading companies, Rishav Kant ’24 M.S. has accepted an offer from Amazon. He’s excited to build on the hands-on experience he’s already gained at the University.
The members of the band Zion's Blood are all Chargers who are studying in Nashville this semester. They – and their classmates – recently took part in a unique "metal" hands-on learning experience at Blackbird Studio as part of one of their classes.
Designed to be as realistic as possible, the Lee College's recent mass casualty drill was planned by students for students, offering Chargers in a variety of fields an exciting opportunity to collaborate and learn from each other and their professors as they responded to and investigated a mock incident.
As part of their health sciences capstone course, students organized a Fresh Check Day event on campus. It was a fun, interactive, and informative way for students to learn more about the importance of mental health, suicide prevention, and self-care.
For Ryan Bell ’23, a genetics and biotechnology major, member of the Marching Band, and motivational speaker, his time at the University has enabled him to create meaningful relationships with his classmates and faculty mentor. He’s looking forward to heading to Kenya for a research trip after accepting his degree in May.
The University’s Tow Youth Justice Institute recently hosted a conference that brought together innovators and leaders in the field of youth justice from across Connecticut – as well as young people with lived experiences.
During her first semester at the University, Kate Fedirko ’25 has enjoyed getting to know her fellow Chargers, as well as learning about her new home and its culture. She’s already traveled to Washington, D.C. with her classmates, gotten involved with organizations on campus, and become an active member of the University community.
