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It was a big day at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. On Sunday, first-year students were welcomed to the campus and got to move into their new homes. The school tells us nearly 1,500 first-year students will live on campus. Most had quick trips here, with 91 percent from Connecticut. Others took a little longer to get here….

Police have charged a 22-year-old man with manslaughter in connection to the February death of a CCSU student.

Want to bring a little joy to your Tuesday? CCSU has got the answer for you. You can now watch a mama duck looking out for her soon-to-be ducklings by nesting in a quaint corner on the Central Connecticut State University campus. The university said a mallard named Stanley chose a secluded spot on campus to set up housekeeping and…

A Central Connecticut State University student has been charged with voyeurism after allegedly watching women shower in the locker rooms on campus. An arrest warrant obtained by NBC Connecticut says that a 25-year-old male student is charged with criminal trespassing and voyeurism after a Jan. 17 incident. Two female students told campus police about a suspicious person in the women’s…

A school community is in mourning after learning that one of their own passed away unexpectedly. A spokesperson for Central Connecticut State University says a student was found unresponsive late Sunday morning and was immediately administered CPR by CCSU Police until medical professionals arrived. The student, who has not been identified at this time, was subsequently rushed to an area…

Dozens of students and staff at Central Connecticut State University protested Thursday about a controversial film being shown there, saying it’s transphobic and insulting.

Dozens of students and staff at Central Connecticut State University protested Thursday about a controversial film being shown there, saying it’s transphobic and insulting. The university said it doesn’t endorse the message of the film, while the leader of a conservative student group says there’s nothing wrong with showing the film. Chants of protest were heard with transgender students...

Central Connecticut State University women’s soccer will open up Northeast Conference play Thursday and they’re looking to five-peat as NEC champs. But while this is all old hat for them, for one player, she helped her home country of Ireland make some history just last month. “To say that I was a part of the team and I was...

One Central Connecticut State University player helped her home country of Ireland make some history just last month.

It’s almost time to vote! Election Day is less than two weeks away and one of the tightest races is in the Fifth Congressional District. That’s where Democrat Jahana Hayes is facing off against Republican challenger George Logan. It’s proving to be surprisingly close considering Hayes has quite a fundraising advantage. Political Science Professor Jerold Duquette from Central Connecticut...

Thursday’s state trooper graduation ceremony was both a celebration and a tribute to the fallen Bristol police officers.

Since 2017, the Beautiful Lives Project has gone around the country, empowering children and adults with disabilities.   On Thursday, the non-profit was on the football field at Central Connecticut State University and it was an opportunity for the campus to connect with the greater community and introduce those with disabilities to brand-new experiences.  “I wanted to allow others with disabilities…

Members of the Central Connecticut State University football team took part in the Beautiful Lives Project, a non-profit that empowers children and adults who have disabilities.

Thousands of college students are facing potentially paying higher costs to go to school in Connecticut. On Thursday, education leaders are set to vote on tuition hikes for four state universities: Central, Eastern, Western and Southern Connecticut State University. That does not include UConn. “It’s frustrating. It’s annoying. It just keeps happening,” said Adriana Mulet, a junior at Central...

Vice President Kamala Harris stopped at CCSU for a conversation on reproductive rights as part of an event hosted by Rep. Jahana Hayes, who is in a tight race to hold onto her 5th District congressional seat.

On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Connecticut. She’s headed to Central Connecticut State University for a conversation about reproductive care.

Central Connecticut State University students held a rally Friday, demanding more action against sexual violence on campus.

Central Connecticut State University students held a rally Friday, demanding more action against sexual violence on campus. “When we all gather together and we are all using our voices together, it is harder to silence us,” said Bria Stanely, a student at CCSU. The student-organized rally was held days after CCSU’s president announced a formal investigation into sexual assault...

There is a warning that students could be scammed out of cash after falling for a fake claim they could be eligible for COVID relief funds. On Facebook, Central Connecticut Police alerted about a scam that it reports at least one university student in the state has already fallen victim to. CCSU says they haven’t had a case of...