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😍 The almost-full moon loomed large over on Friday evening, amid spectacular fall foliage and a colorful autumn sky. (Photo by Shelly Sindland)

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🧐 Do you know a prospective Central Connecticut State University student? Is it time for you to transfer to a four-year school? Come and visit during our annual Undergraduate Open House on Sunday! Faculty and staff will be there ready to answer questions about financial aid, registration, credit transfers, and much more! Register and learn more at https://www.ccsu.edu/openhouse/.

Homecoming! Central Blue Devils 51 DSU 44 🎉🏈 to you!

Today we remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, along with the families, friends, and first responders whose lives were forever changed on that day.

Proud of our team! 💙 logo hadn’t been updated in 20 yrs. Watch ⬇️

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Augmented Virtual Reality is fascinating! Central Connecticut State University has a lab ready for you!

😳 Fear of public speaking is among the most common phobias, and Central is working hard to help students conquer their fear with the app, offered in the campus lab. Learn more about how it works and what it can do for students here ⬇️
https://www.ccsu.edu/article/virtualspeech-offers-safe-space-public-speaking-prep

The blanket of support at Central Connecticut State University IS REAL! 💙

We thank Stop & Shop for its recent donation of much-needed items to Maria's Place Food Pantry. Community partnerships get things done!

Largest class in 5 years! 💙

These kids are gonna rock! 💙🎓🎉

First Commencement in the books! Lots of work behind the scenes. Our team was awesome! 💙🎉🎓

When you pitch your old employer to cover your new employer ✅

New virtual reality technology helps CCSU students prepare for nursing career NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Students at Central Connecticut State University are taking advantages of a Virtual Reality Training Lab. New Virtual reality technology at Central Connecticut State Uni…

In my new job at CCSU we get to highlight Blue Devils 💙

Ever been to Elmer's? Learn more about the family behind the name in our profile on CCSU alumni brothers Fred and Elmer Odell: https://www2.ccsu.edu/news/story/5306

Public servants… leaders to watch…. Connecticut General Assembly 🏛🇺🇸🌎

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Honoring MLK at the State Capitol in person for the first time since the pandemic. Plus, Dr. King's connection to Simsbury.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy celebrated at Connecticut Capitol For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Connecticut Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Commission celebrated in person at the state Capitol in Hartford

Political Round Up! S*x in the City Star shines a light on income gap, US military stockpiles are depleted after helping Ukraine, Cost of Living reimbursements for members of Congress while in D.C.

Here’s what Congress is considering this year: Member reimbursement, depleted military stockpiles, closing the financial gap (WTNH) – Congress finally has a new Speaker of the House and is back doing the work of the nation. Several of those measures are being led by our Connecticut delegation. A report released by …

What ideas will live and which will die in the upcoming legislative session?

Tax cuts, affordable housing, human composting. Here’s what Connecticut’s General Assembly is considering this year HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — As the 2023 legislative session gets underway, state lawmakers are beginning to talk about more than just the budget. Hundreds of bills have already been filed, tackl…

The legislative session is not even a week old and already the work is beginning. CEA asking lawmakers to increase state funding for education including teacher salaries.

CEA survey shows mental health, burnout impacting schools (WTNH) – Connecticut residents think teachers aren’t getting paid enough, and mental health and burnout are major issues impacting schools, according to a new survey released by the state’s l…

Inauguration 2023 :

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont sworn in for second term Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz were sworn in for their second terms.

The sudden and tragic death of a State Lawmaker at the hands of a wrong way driver sends a wave of grief over the Capitol.

Connecticut State Rep. Quentin Williams killed in crash involving wrong-way driver in Cromwell Connecticut State Rep. Quentin “Q” Williams was killed in a crash involving a wrong-way driver on Rt. 9 South in Cromwell early Thursday morning.

A third Candidate in the Race for Mayor of Hartford.

3rd candidate enters Hartford mayoral race In an exclusive interview with News 8’s Chief Political Correspondent Jodi Latina, Democrat Arunan Arulampalam has stepped forward to become the next mayor of Hartford.

Did you get stranded by Southwest?

Southwest Airlines’ meltdown prompts renewed push for Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights Airline travelers have had a rough go of it lately, sparking a renewed push to pass a national Airline Passengers’ Bill of Rights.

Help for families struggling to heat their homes this winter.

Home heating help available in the new year for Conn. families HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — There is hope for struggling Connecticut families in the new year. Additional money is coming to the state for families who qualify for energy assistance. The big spe…

New Britain bringing on more housing options to help in the crunch for affordable living.

Century-old New Britain building comes back to life NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — It’s a labor of love seven years in the making. Originally built in 1915, the Berkowitz is a 25,000-square-foot building that had sat vacant in New Britain f…

Mayoral elections for big cities could include some party primaries. New Haven in focus.

New Haven mayoral race may begin with a primary runoff NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker has a new challenger for the 2023 candidacy. Mayor Justin Elicker is seeking re-election and today his first challenger emerged. With the ci…