goodwin university susan johnson story

From SNAP Benefits to Valedictorian: Goodwin University Celebrates the Remarkable Journey of Susan Johnson

Goodwin University is proud to shine a spotlight on Susan Johnson, an extraordinary member of the class of 2025 whose perseverance, academic excellence, and personal resilience have earned her not only the title of valedictorian but also the school’s Award … Continue reading From SNAP Benefits to Valedictorian: Goodwin University Celebrates the Remarkable Journey of Susan Johnson

slavic connexion podcast

Dr. Lisa Wiśniewski Shares Eastern European Immigrant Stories on The Slavic Connexion

East Hartford, Connecticut and Austin, Texas, may be hundreds of miles apart, but in higher education, scholars stay closely connected through the critical conversations that shape their fields. On April 19, 2025, Dr. Lisa Wiśniewski, Goodwin University faculty senate president … Continue reading Dr. Lisa Wiśniewski Shares Eastern European Immigrant Stories on The Slavic Connexion

Goodwin University Hosts 11th Annual Summer Clambake to Support Student Scholarships

Goodwin University has announced details for its upcoming 11th Annual Summer Clambake and Auction, one of the school’s signature events for raising scholarship funds for students with demonstrated financial need. On Friday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m., under a party … Continue reading Goodwin University Hosts 11th Annual Summer Clambake to Support Student Scholarships

Goodwin University Celebrates New Nursing Simulation Center “Wall-Breaking”

On April 28, 2025, in an educational space where healthcare students typically learn about repair, Goodwin University faculty, staff, students, and supporters gathered to do some breaking instead. With sledgehammers in hand, school administrators and student representatives took swings at … Continue reading Goodwin University Celebrates New Nursing Simulation Center “Wall-Breaking”

age-friendly university in connecticut

Creating an Age-Inclusive Campus: The Path of Goodwin’s Age-Friendly University Designation

As of 2025, adults 65 and older make up 20% of Connecticut’s population, highlighting a growing demand for accessible lifelong learning. In a world shaped by rapid technological advancements and an evolving workforce, age-friendly education provides older adults with opportunities … Continue reading Creating an Age-Inclusive Campus: The Path of Goodwin’s Age-Friendly University Designation

navigating education as a forgotten immigrant book

Resilience and Representation: Dr. Lisa Wiśniewski Explores Eastern European Identity in American Education

When Americans think of Europe, we often picture the West — gliding through Venice on a gondola, marveling at the Eiffel Tower, or savoring a Bavarian pretzel at Oktoberfest. But, with over 50 countries, Europe is far greater than its … Continue reading Resilience and Representation: Dr. Lisa Wiśniewski Explores Eastern European Identity in American Education