For every graduate, commencement marks the completion of this step in one’s undergraduate or graduate academic journey. The student speakers at commencement ceremonies are tasked with putting the day’s sentiments into words — capturing the collective pride everyone feels at … Continue reading Meet the 2024 Commencement Student Speakers
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, University of Bridgeport (UB) hosted its commencement ceremonies at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. The clouds gave way to bright, sunny skies, and the weekend rain held off as UB honored more than … Continue reading Learning to Fly – University of Bridgeport Celebrates Soaring Horizons in 114th Commencement Ceremonies
University of Bridgeport (UB) has signed a partnership agreement with New Haven Promise, a not-for-profit support program for prospective college students, to offer scholarships for incoming New Haven Promise students accepted to UB. New Haven Promise serves low-income students from … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Forms Partnership with New Haven Promise
Applying for college is an equally exciting and challenging time as students and their families prepare their admission applications and financial aid applications. During this time, one of the most common steps students take to help them obtain funding for … Continue reading 5 Tips for Navigating the 2024 FAFSA
College of Health Sciences Dean Michael Ciolfi has lived many lives and has the accomplishments (and the degrees) to show for it. His wide, interesting array of experiences makes him a unique and formidable leader in healthcare education. He has … Continue reading Patient-Centered Care: Dean Michael Ciolfi Brings Strategic Planning to UB Health Sciences
Bridgeport, CT – May 3, 2024 – University of Bridgeport (UB) is proud to announce renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump as the distinguished guest speaker for its 2024 commencement ceremonies. Mr. Crump will be joined by student speakers in … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Announces Inspiring Lineup for 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
University of Bridgeport (UB) is thrilled to announce the addition of men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams for the fall 2025 semester. The return of this program will allow talented student-athletes to compete at the collegiate level while excelling … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Making a Splash with a New Competitive Swimming and Diving Team
By Randy Laist, chair of the English department A dying dog. A falling leaf. Your own image in the mirror. The pain of injustice. The headache that won’t go away. The infinite mysteries of time itself. These are only a … Continue reading Groundswell, UB’s Art & Lit Magazine, Celebrates Student Voices in New Issue
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
When former Georgetown University Hoyas coach James Howard arrived on UB’s campus in 2023, he knew that he had been brought here for a reason. “We are trying to rebuild and restore the young women’s confidence here,” he says. After … Continue reading Next-Play Mentality: James Howard Rebuilds the UB Women’s Basketball Team
In fall 2023, University of Bridgeport’s Dr. Khaled Elleithy was listed as one of the world’s top 2% career-long cited scientists in all fields. This distinction was based on more than 400 research papers published in national and international journals … Continue reading Dean Elleithy Takes UB Engineering onto the Global Stage and into the Future
University of Bridgeport (UB) was proud to host representatives from Connecticut Foodshare and Stop & Shop for the opening of a new location of its campus food pantry, Knight’s Pantry, on February 21, 2024. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Hosts Partners from CT Foodshare and Stop & Shop at Ribbon-Cutting for Renovated Student Food Pantry
Demand for dental services is becoming increasingly important as people understand the value of oral health, overall well-being, and the needs of an aging population. These needs, in turn, boost dental services and dental hygiene fields with fulfilling career opportunities. … Continue reading What to Look for in the Best Dental Hygiene Schools
Nurses make a meaningful difference every day — providing patient-centered care, a comforting bedside manner, and contributing to the success of healthcare teams across all medical settings. At University of Bridgeport, our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is … Continue reading Two Paths to Healing — Unraveling the Differences Between Pre-Nursing and Nursing Majors
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
Coach Kranthi “Krunch” Senadhi sits in his office in Hubbell Gymnasium, talking about the sport he loves. The sound of basketballs bouncing on the polished wood of the gym floor echoes down the halls and through the door. “This was … Continue reading Player-Driven Empowerment: Coach Krunch’s Impact on Decision-Making
In the fast-paced world of finance, real-world experience is the key to success. At University of Bridgeport, students in professor Congsheng Wu’s Financial Derivatives and Risk Management class recently demonstrated their prowess by securing 11th place in the CME Group … Continue reading UB Finance Students Place in the Top 5% of the World in a Global Trading Challenge