By: Eric Lehman As you walk through the lower floor of the John J. Cox Student Center, past familiar landmarks like the bowling alley and Twisted Café, a glow of neon purple lights marks the entrance to UB’s new eSports … Continue reading The Future of eSports is Purple
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
University of Bridgeport Welcomes Peter Del Gallo as Head Coach for Women’s Division II Wrestling University of Bridgeport (UB) proudly announces the expansion of its athletics department with the addition of women’s Division II wrestling and the appointment … Continue reading Welcoming Peter Del Gallo as Head Coach for Women’s Wrestling
In today’s fast-paced academic world, ambitious high schoolers seek ways to stand out on their college applications — striving to gain college credits and save on tuition while getting a head start on their higher education. One increasingly popular avenue … Continue reading Concurrent Undergraduate Enrollment (CUE): A Head Start for High School Students
University of Bridgeport Announces Division II Men’s Wrestling and Appointment of Mario Morgan as Head Coach Two months after announcing the restoration of men’s and women’s swimming, UB is announcing the addition of men’s wrestling as the school’s 19th … Continue reading Announcing the New Division II Men’s Wrestling Program and Head Coach
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
University of Bridgeport and Follett Higher Education Collaboration Saves Students $1.9 Million on Educational Costs A collaboration between Follett Higher Education and University of Bridgeport (UB) has helped students save more than $1.9 million on textbooks and course materials … Continue reading UB and Follett Higher Education Collaboration Saves Students $1.9 Million
Hartford HealthCare Partners with University of Bridgeport to Expand On-Campus Care BRIDGEPORT, CT- Hartford HealthCare and University of Bridgeport announce a partnership that will bring comprehensive healthcare services on campus as part of the health system’s Campus Cares Program. … Continue reading Hartford HealthCare Partners with UB to Expand On-Campus Care
University of Bridgeport Announces Evan Sholudko as Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving University of Bridgeport’s Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Jay Moran is thrilled to announce the appointment of Evan Sholudko as the head … Continue reading Announcing Evan Sholudko as Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving
Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport Issue Tax-Exempt Social Bonds to Improve Access to Education for Underserved and Low-Income Students Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport are proud to announce they have successfully closed the sale of a $47 … Continue reading UB and Goodwin Issue Tax-Exempt Social Bonds to Improve Student Access to Education
By: Yemarah Dallas What makes you happy? Are you happy? What would make you happier? Randye Kaye, a celebrated radio personality, writer, and mental health advocate, recently visited University of Bridgeport to discuss these important questions with UB students. In … Continue reading Writer Randye Kaye Helps UB Students Find their Happy
By Mirofora Paradis, MSPAS, PA-C After months of meticulous preparation, Physician Assistant (PA) students Nicholas Tuttle, Juliana Garofalo, Shelbylayn Montilla, Jessica Maddela, Ayana Jacob, Conrad Poole, and Yashveen Rai, along with their professor, Mirofora Paridis, embarked on a transformative journey … Continue reading Physician Assistant and Nursing Students Volunteer in Peru
Collaboration will yield significant scholarship, covering most of tuition cost for Bridgeport’s 2024 graduates. University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to announce a new scholarship, “Bridgeport’s Brightest,” to support 2024 high school graduates of Bridgeport public high schools as they … Continue reading University of Bridgeport and Bridgeport Public Schools Announce “Bridgeport’s Brightest” Scholarship for Local Graduates
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
To meet the rising demand for healthcare professionals, University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to announce the launch of its new RN program. With core nursing coursework beginning in the spring 2025 semester, UB is currently enrolling students needing prerequisite … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Announces Launch of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program this Fall
This year, in conjunction with National Public Health Week, University of Bridgeport’s annual day of Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Entrepreneurship (UB RISE) illuminated the problems facing — and potential solutions for — global public health. At the event, more than … Continue reading UB RISE Shines a Spotlight on Public Health
POV: Under cloudless spring skies, you sit adorned in robes, cords, and an aesthetic mortar board you’ve meticulously decorated. Both ceremonious and bittersweet, you find yourself in the eleventh hour of your college career, awaiting the limitless possibilities ahead of … Continue reading UB Graduates Pave the Way for Future Purple Knights
UB among 145 campuses honored worldwide University of Bridgeport is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on its campus. … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Recognized by ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine® Program for Creating Culture of Wellness on Campus