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Congratulations from the Admissions Office
Read a message from the UB Admissions Office. Continue reading Congratulations from the Admissions Office
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University of Bridgeport Names Anthony Vitti Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations
Kate Smullen takes on new role as Senior Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Women’s Administrator Continue reading University of Bridgeport Names Anthony Vitti Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations
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Keeping up with UB Faculty
UB’s faculty are keeping busy during this time of pandemic, social distancing, and zoom classes. Here are a few of the new projects, books, and presentations our hard-working professors have been engaged in recently. Continue reading Keeping up with UB Faculty
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City’s Premier Vaccine Site Opens at the University of Bridgeport
The University of Bridgeport is continuing the fight against COVID-19 by opening a mass vaccination site on campus. Continue reading City’s Premier Vaccine Site Opens at the University of Bridgeport
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The Centennial of Arnold College
One hundred years ago in 1921, Arnold College was founded in New Haven. Thirty-two years later it would become an integral part of the University of Bridgeport. Continue reading The Centennial of Arnold College
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University of Bridgeport Names Jay Moran Vice President of Athletics
Highly respected leader in collegiate sports rejoins the Purple Knights, solidifying the university’s commitment to athletics Continue reading University of Bridgeport Names Jay Moran Vice President of Athletics
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First Generation Faculty Spotlight: Susan Ferency
Learn about Professor Susan Ferency’s journey to a first-generation teacher, and the advice she has for future first generation students to come. Continue reading First Generation Faculty Spotlight: Susan Ferency
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First Generation College Students Find Homes at UB
Learn how students such as future lawyer, Ashlica Malcolm, have consistently found a place to thrive at University of Bridgeport. Continue reading First Generation College Students Find Homes at UB
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Health Care Heroes
University of Bridgeport students and graduates are on the front lines fighting COVID as essential health care workers. Continue reading Health Care Heroes
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Fones Class of 2020 Achieves 100% Pass Rate on Clinical Practical Board Exams
The Fones School of Dental Hygiene’s Class of 2020 achieved 100% pass rate on their Clinical practical board examination held at the University of Bridgeport on August 5 & 6, 2020. Continue reading Fones Class of 2020 Achieves 100% Pass Rate on Clinical Practical Board Exams
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Serving Up Senior Smiles
The Fones School of Dental Hygiene is expanding its program to offer a fuller range of dental care to people over 65 years old. Continue reading Serving Up Senior Smiles
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2020 Physician Assistant Graduates Earn 100% First-Time Pass Rates on PANCE
The 2020 UB Physician Assistant (PA) cohort is the third graduating class to individually achieve a 100% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Continue reading 2020 Physician Assistant Graduates Earn 100% First-Time Pass Rates on PANCE
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UB Student Wins First Place at Startup Weekend Competition
Necas Collins, a UB Master’s in Business Administration student, won the first-place award at the Virtual Techstars Startup Weekend hosted by Sacred Heart University. Continue reading UB Student Wins First Place at Startup Weekend Competition
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A Model for the Future of Higher Education
Goodwin University and Sacred Heart University, along with Paier College of Art, announced today they intend to work with the University of Bridgeport to create a new model for higher education. Continue reading A Model for the Future of Higher Education
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Introducing UB’s New MPH Degree Program
University of Bridgeport Launches Master of Public Health (MPH) Degree Program Continue reading Introducing UB’s New MPH Degree Program
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University of Bridgeport Appoints New Interim President
Stephen Healey, PhD, has been appointed the Interim President of the University of Bridgeport as a result of the resignation of Laura Skandera Trombley. Continue reading University of Bridgeport Appoints New Interim President
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University of Bridgeport Announces Academic Collaboration with SAS
A collaboration between the University of Bridgeport and analytics leader SAS has resulted in a joint certificate program where students graduate with both the UB degree and a SAS credential. Continue reading University of Bridgeport Announces Academic Collaboration with SAS
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UB Physician Assistant Students Reap the Benefits of Cultural Immersion in Peru
From January 19-26, 10 UB Physician Assistant students traveled to Cusco, Peru for an eye-opening learning experience. Continue reading UB Physician Assistant Students Reap the Benefits of Cultural Immersion in Peru