Goodwin University is proudly recognized as a leading institution for aspiring nurses. With programs ranging from certificates to master’s degrees and Connecticut’s largest Nursing Simulation Center, Goodwin is committed to preparing compassionate, confident healthcare professionals who are ready to make … Continue reading Inside Goodwin’s Nursing Leadership: Meet Assistant Dean Erica Rizzo
The morning began like many others: with a 9:00 a.m. opening shift at Hallmark. Maria Paradis was settling into another day at a job she genuinely enjoyed. The store had its regulars, too. One of them was an older gentleman … Continue reading Finding Her Way as a Medical Assistant: Maria Paradis’ Success Story
Goodwin University is proud to announce its selection to the FirstGen Forward Class of 2026 and is now set to launch its own initiative, the First-Gen Collective. Goodwin’s designation as a FirstGen Forward university reflects the institution’s ongoing commitment to … Continue reading Goodwin Earns FirstGen Forward Designation and Launches First-Gen Collective
For many students, college represents a pathway to professional opportunity. For others, it becomes something deeper: a space for self-exploration, personal discovery, and reclaiming one’s voice. For Shatoya Simmons — a first-generation college student, mother, writer, and advocate — higher … Continue reading Right on Time: Shatoya Simmons’ College Story
Goodwin University’s 2026 Commencement took place at a moment when career-ready, accessible higher education feels not just relevant, but essential. Across industries and communities, students are seeking pathways that honor lived experience, adapt to real life, and lead to meaningful … Continue reading “This is Goodwin” — Welcoming the Class of 2026
Healthcare continues to be one of the fastest-growing industries in Connecticut and across the nation. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the healthcare sector now employs one in eight workers statewide, underscoring both its scale and its sustained demand … Continue reading Goodwin Respiratory Care Students Get Hands-On Training at Cutting-Edge Hartford HealthCare Innovation Center
Staff Sgt. Beth Gilbert’s future is up in the air — and that’s where she prefers it. When first assigned to duty in Ansbach, Germany, more than ten years ago, Beth found her place in the sky. “Being an air … Continue reading Up in the Air, Moving Forward — Meet Staff Sergeant Beth Gilbert, a Respiratory Care Student on the Rise
Goodwin University will welcome award-winning actor, educator, and social justice advocate Dr. Malik Yoba as the keynote speaker for the University’s 2026 Commencement ceremony on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at One Riverside Drive in East Hartford, Connecticut. Yoba will also … Continue reading Goodwin University Announces Dr. Malik Yoba as 2026 Commencement Keynote Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient
Goodwin University is proud to announce that Jesse M. Gomes, MS, CFSP, director of the University’s Funeral Service program, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP). Gomes will serve in … Continue reading Goodwin University Funeral Service Program Director Appointed to National Board
Your education is about more than earning a degree — it’s about preparing for your future career. That’s why Goodwin is excited to offer a new career tool for students and alumni: VMock. VMock is an online resumé and cover … Continue reading Build a Strong Resumé — Anytime, Anywhere — with VMock
On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Goodwin University will host an Advanced Manufacturing Summit on its East Hartford campus in collaboration with the CT NAACP Million Jobs Campaign for the Formerly Incarcerated, part of a national workforce initiative connecting employers with … Continue reading Goodwin University to Host Advanced Manufacturing Summit in Partnership with NAACP Million Jobs Campaign
Diana LaRocco’s path to a career in higher education did not begin with a love of school. Instead, it began with an early understanding that everyone experiences the world differently — and that those differences can be immeasurable sources of … Continue reading Inclusion by Design: Meet Diana LaRocco, Ed.D., Associate Provost for Learning and Teaching
Goodwin University has been named the #1 college for women in the state of Connecticut and #32 in the nation on Newsweek’s America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026 ranking — a national recognition that honors institutions supporting women’s academic success, … Continue reading Goodwin University Named #1 College for Women in Connecticut by Newsweek
History is more than the past. Framing the present and forging the future, the narratives of generations gone by provide not only a window into humanity’s oft-forgotten stories, but also a reflection of who we are today. Take, for instance, … Continue reading When the Past Is Still Present: Tracing Trauma Beyond Time with Dr. Sarah Seiselmyer-Snyder
Goodwin University is proud to announce the launch of its new Radiography associate degree program, designed to help meet the increasing need for skilled medical imaging professionals in the state’s healthcare system, where demand continues to outpace staffing. The on-ground … Continue reading Goodwin University Launches New Radiography Associate Degree Program to Meet Growing Demand in Medical Imaging
Goodwin University President Mark Scheinberg appeared recently on The Wheelhouse, a Connecticut Public Radio program, to discuss how federal caps on financial aid under the Trump administration could affect students pursuing professional degrees — particularly in nursing and other healthcare … Continue reading Goodwin University President Discusses Financial Aid Caps on NPR’s “The Wheelhouse”
Goodwin University is proud to welcome Dr. Scott Fellows, MS, Ed.D., as the new director of the Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) program. With over 35 years of teaching expertise, Dr. Fellows brings practical insights, a wealth of knowledge, and a student-centered … Continue reading Goodwin University Welcomes Dr. Scott Fellows as Program Director of Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.)
The world runs on creativity. From the manufacturing experts designing novel innovations to the public health leaders lighting the way to community wellness, creative thinking is an essential skill in every industry — fueling professional problem-solving and out-of-the-box ingenuity. The … Continue reading Beacons Magazine Ignites Goodwin University’s Creative Spark
