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Southern Connecticut State University is a top public research institution in the heart of New Haven 🦉💙 #LeadingTheWay
New Haven, Connecticut
Joined June 2009
We’re thrilled to announce Southern Connecticut State University is now recognized as Connecticut’s first and only Research 2 (R2) University, joining an elite group of nationally recognized institutions. This milestone underscores our dedication to academic excellence and
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🗞️ Forty years of bylines, deadlines, and storytelling. At this year’s High School Journalism Day, more than 400 students joined us to sharpen their skills and explore a career in media. Special thanks to keynote speaker @kentpierce8 of @WTNH for reminding us that good
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A hands-on training event helping create positive relationships between police and people with autism was held on Saturday at Southern Connecticut State University.
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A hands-on training event helping create positive relationships between police and people with autism was held on Saturday at Southern Connecticut State University. The ev…
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It’s been a great 50 years coaching the greatest game in the world. I am looking forward to my retirement and spending time with my family. Thank you all who have been part of this great game with me, know you have helped me be the person I am. Love you all and Go Owls 🦉🏈
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We celebrated the excellence of our @SCSU faculty — 24 promoted to professor, 16 awarded tenure, and 13 recognized for research, service, and advising. Their scholarship strengthens our Carnegie R2 distinction and helps every student thrive.
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Dr. George Appleby, former professor and dean at Southern, has been posthumously named a 2025 NASW Social Work Pioneer. His groundbreaking work in HIV/AIDS advocacy, LGBTQ+ inclusion in curriculum, and community-based services has left a lasting mark on social work education in
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Making the grade — and a difference. 🍎 Shoutout to alumnae Shannon Allison, M.S. ’13, and Lauren Dooley, ’22, for being named among the Extraordinary Educators of 2025 by Curriculum Associates! 👏 Learn more: https://t.co/5NSkK5E58b
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🏅 This year’s Promotion & Tenure and Celebration of Excellence honored 24 faculty promotions, 16 tenure recognitions, and 13 university awards — spotlighting the scholars and educators powering Southern’s Carnegie R2 research mission. Learn more: https://t.co/1EUoVApGRb
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The Rita Landino Rotunda honors a lifetime of service, advocacy, and care for the @SCSU community. Her impact lives on in the students she supported and in the welcoming space in Engleman Hall that now carries her name.
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🇧🇷 At COP30 in Belém, Brazil — the United Nations global climate summit — students Aaron Radulski and Daisy Everingham, along with environmental science professor Dr. Miriah Kelly, are representing Southern as official observers. With expertise in ocean-climate policy and
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As more students turn to our campus pantry after SNAP disruptions, Stop & Shop’s $200K donation comes at a critical time. This support helps us provide essential items so students can stay nourished and focused. Thank you! https://t.co/qIbRc3w8F0
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Southern Connecticut State University will benefit from a $200,000 donation made by Stop & Shop to support campus food pantries across the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. ...
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For more than 35 years, Dr. Rita Landino ’64 empowered students through counseling, advocacy, and mentorship. Her legacy continues with the newly named Rita Landino Rotunda in Engleman Hall — a lasting symbol of her commitment to student success. #LeadingTheWay
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With more than 100 high school partners and over 70 courses offered, our Early College program empowers students to earn up to 30 credits before setting foot on campus — saving time, money, and increasing college readiness. #LeadingTheWay Learn more: https://t.co/PAwNZRZOYm
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🇺🇸 On this Veterans Day, we honor those in our Owl community who have served — with courage, dedication, and heart. Our campus is made stronger by their example. Thank you for your service.
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Dr. Jonathan Wharton’s research shows that when local concerns align with broader discontent, voter turnout increases—and power can shift accordingly. His appearance on NBC Connecticut analyzed this very dynamic in the 2025 municipal elections while drawing from his academic
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From pool lanes to the pros — Abbey Piech ’25 has turned her time at Southern into a launchpad for success. A former student-athlete and marketing intern, she now develops fan experiences for one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises: the Chicago Bears. 🏈 💼 Learn more:
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Five players on the Southern Connecticut State roster are Connecticut natives and two have ties with UConn.
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Five players on the Southern Connecticut State roster are Connecticut natives and two have ties with UConn.
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It’s fitting that the Fireplace Lounge—where students come together to learn and connect — will now bear the name of someone who has always put students first. Congratulations and thank you to Neil Thomas Proto ’67 for your generosity and belief in @SCSU.
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Dr. Colleen Bielitz is Southern’s new Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement, building on years of visionary work in philanthropy, immersive learning, and workforce innovation. #LeadingTheWay Learn more: https://t.co/O0i7faAgKM
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