By Abigail Giron Marroquin Go Tell It on the Mountain If Beale Street Could Talk Giovanni’s Room All these books are American classics written by the one and only James Baldwin. On Tuesday, Oct 22, I had the privilege of … Continue reading Baldwin and Thorsen: A Life, Legacy, and Literary Journey
By: Yemarah Dallas October serves as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this past October, University of Bridgeport (UB) and the Bridgeport Police Department (BPD) hosted a Domestic Violence Symposium to discuss resources available to support victims of domestic abuse … Continue reading UB and BPD Domestic Violence Symposium Promotes Awareness and Thoughtful Discussion
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
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
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) 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
‘Tis the season for college commencement — at universities across the country, students are walking the stage with their caps and gowns to receive a degree they’ve dedicated years and countless hours of work to complete. It is a moment … Continue reading “Smile on Three!” — The Top Spots for UB Commencement Photos
Read some of the highlights from UB’s 2022 graduation commencement speech delivered by Danny Glover, where he highlights the continuity of education. Continue reading A Simple Equation: Danny Glover Speaks to UB Graduates about the Continuity of Education
On Saturday, May 15, 2021, under a crystal blue sky, University of Bridgeport graduates inaugurated the new Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater and began their own journeys toward success. Continue reading University of Bridgeport Commencement Launches Hundreds of Careers
The President of Bridgeport Hospital, Anne Diamond, will serve as principal speaker for the University of Bridgeport’s May 2021 Graduate and Health Sciences Commencement Ceremony. Continue reading President of Bridgeport Hospital to Speak at UB Graduate Commencement