Ponce Health Sciences University and University of Bridgeport Announce New Partnership to Expand Healthcare Career Opportunities Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) and University of Bridgeport (UB) are proud to announce an innovative partnership to deliver a Master of Science … Continue reading Announcing a New Partnership With Ponce Health Sciences University
Every student’s journey to higher education is their own, but some stand out for their unique nature. For Fadil Baco, the path to UB wasn’t straightforward. It’s precisely the twists and turns that make his story of resilience, determination, and … Continue reading From Benin to Bridgeport: Fadil’s Story
Universities across the U.S. are facing the potential for significant decreases in domestic enrollment as birth rates have declined since the 2008 recession, and the rollout of the new FAFSA has created unanticipated hurdles for aspiring college students. University of … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Sees Growth in Domestic Enrollment
From modest beginnings in a vocational high school to addressing audiences on global stages, one University of Bridgeport (UB) alum is revolutionizing how we think about dental hygiene. Shavonne Healy grew up just outside of Boston as one of five … Continue reading How One UB Alum is Elevating the Dental Hygiene Profession
Biology professor joins a community of BIPOC educators to help promote equity in education and career growth. The first time Seokyoung Kang visited the United States was just a few days before the 9/11 attacks. Kang later began his Ph.D. … Continue reading UB Faculty Member Honored with North Star Collective Fellowship
UB leadership travels abroad to build better connections at home As we tread through a new technological revolution and on the heels of a global pandemic that forced many to work remotely to keep the world turning, is there still … Continue reading The Value of Meeting Face-to-Face
According to Gallup’s most recent report on the “State of the American Workplace,” only 21% of employees feel strongly that their managers motivate them to do outstanding work. In that same Gallup survey, Americans cited management and leadership as one … Continue reading Unlocking the Leader Within Through Collaborative Learning
Kaite’s story They say that playing a sport builds character, but UB’s Kaite Burawski shows us that sometimes it’s character that builds champions. Her remarkable journey began long before she faced the unimaginable — a battle with ovarian cancer — … Continue reading Softball and Teeth — Surviving Cancer and Getting Back in the Game
Ashley Dunne fell in love with music in elementary school. From a young age, it was in the music classroom that she felt safest and most connected to her educational experiences. “I had a lot of wonderful teachers along the … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Alumna Wins Prestigious Milken Educator Award
When Jani Pallis was 12 years old, she dreamed of earning a degree in aerospace engineering. When she arrived on her college campus in the fall of 1971, she soon found out that women were not allowed to study in … Continue reading Engineering Equality — How a UB Faculty Member Advanced Her Career in a Male-Dominated Field
If you happened to notice small white devices plugged in around UB’s campus this past semester, you might not have had a second thought about what they were or why they were there — you may not have noticed them … Continue reading UB MS Analytics Students Gain Hands-On Experience Working with Local Start-Up
University of Bridgeport has come a long way since being the first two-year junior college in New England. Today, the University is a fully accredited undergraduate and graduate school with accolades like having the first Ph.D. in Computer Science and … Continue reading Becoming a Purple Knight — University of Bridgeport Campus History and Traditions
University of Bridgeport alumna reflects on her journey from being an undocumented immigrant to a Doctor of Health Sciences graduate. Learn more. Continue reading UB Alumna Reflects on her Journey from Undocumented Immigrant to Doctor of Health Sciences
University of Bridgeport graduate Maria Cantito completed the RN to BSN program over 30 years after first becoming an RN. Read her alumni success story. Continue reading UB Alumna Earns BSN More Than 30 Years After First Becoming an RN