It’s easy to assume that all teachers are leaders. Teachers command attention from students, review pupil performance, and tackle hard conversations with learners and their parents. However, while leadership skills are essential to the teaching job description, teacher leaders have … Continue reading What Can I Do with a Master’s Degree in Teacher Leadership?
East Hartford, CT — Goodwin University has taken another step closer to its goal of reuniting East Hartford and surrounding communities to the Connecticut River. With the recent completion of Phase IV of the University’s walking trail plan, the public … Continue reading Phase IV of Goodwin University trail plan brings residents closer to the beauty of the Connecticut River
“It can happen to anyone.” -Marlene Harris Over 10 million adults experience domestic violence each year in the United States (Source). In 1999, Marlene Harris was one of those people. Today, Marlene considers herself a survivor and a thriver, but … Continue reading Surviving and Thriving: A Goodwin Alumna Shares Her Story of Overcoming Domestic Violence and Finding a Career in Human Services
On September 22, 2022, Goodwin University was awarded a $1,500,000 grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In addition to helping provide equitable health care to people who are geographically isolated … Continue reading $1.5 M HRSA Grant Supports Goodwin Public Health Program
A Metaversity creates an immersive VR experience for students. Learn how Goodwin’s magnet school system is pioneering new technologies to benefit students. Continue reading Metaversity opens new world of learning choices to Goodwin Magnet School System
For the second consecutive year, Goodwin was named a Military Spouse Friendly school for its leading programs and outcomes for military spouses. Read more! Continue reading Goodwin Named Military Spouse Friendly for Second Year
Goodwin University and LEARN have appointed Kayleigh Conrad as the new Assistant Principal of Riverside Magnet School. Read the exciting news! Continue reading LEARN and Goodwin University Announce Kayleigh Conrad as Assistant Principal of Riverside Magnet School
The guest speakers of Goodwin’s 2022 Commencement are voices of inclusion and public service: Brother Carl Hardrick, Robert E. Patricelli, and Anika Noni Rose. Continue reading Voices of inclusion and service to highlight 2022 Commencement
On Thursday, May 19, Goodwin University and the Connecticut Legislative Black & Puerto Rican Caucus (BPRC) will welcome Ambassador Andrew J. Young to East Hartford for a co-hosted, in-person conversation on “Community Activism, Yesterday & Today.” Continue reading Ambassador Andrew Young speaks at Goodwin University on “Community Activism, Yesterday & Today”
Pre-Kindergarten may only be something you think of twice in your life: when you’re four years old, walking into a classroom for the first time, and once again, when you’re a parent, deciding if you’ll place your young one in … Continue reading The Importance of Universal Preschool
Stanley Black & Decker named Goodwin University a Makers Grant Recipient, which will help fund manufacturing training programs in Hartford. Learn more. Continue reading Goodwin University is Named an Inaugural Stanley Black & Decker Makers Grant Recipient
Connecticut River Academy scholars made a great showing at the 2022 Aspirations in Computing (AiC) Awards. Discover the CTRA students who received honors. Continue reading Connecticut River Academy Shines at Aspirations in Computing Awards
Goodwin was named among the top military friendly schools for the 2022-2023 academic year. Discover our services for active military and veteran students Continue reading Goodwin University Honored with 2022-2023 Top Ten Military Designation
Trade jobs are growing in demand. From education requirements to professional certification, learn how to get a trade job in today’s competitive workforce. Continue reading How to Get a Trade Job in a Competitive Workforce
Finding joy in your job can be rare for people just breaking into the workforce, but Jarrell Douglas has found both excitement and potential in his career as a machinist. Even before graduating from Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), Jarrell has … Continue reading A Pathway from High School to Manufacturing
Goodwin faculty published a book about Universal Design for Learning (UDL), confronting assumptions in higher ed learning. Get a copy of UDL University. Continue reading Goodwin University educators’ new book challenges assumptions on higher ed learning
Life is so much more than what you do to make money. This is the notion Generation Z, also known as Gen Z, is selling to the working world. They are graduating high school and college and hitting the corporate ground running. … Continue reading How to Meet the Needs of Gen Z in the Workplace
Article courtesy of Dairy Farmers of America On November 12, 2021, Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt, Connecticut Foodshare President & CEO Jason Jakubowski, and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) cooperative member Jon Hermonot visited Goodwin University’s Ann B. Clark Co-op … Continue reading Dairy Farmers of America “Farmers Feeding Families” Fund Gift Supports Goodwin Community Co-op
