With an average student population age of 30, varying slightly by semester, Goodwin University has long demonstrated its commitment to serving non-traditional learners who may have postponed a college degree to fulfill family commitments, pursued career choices that ultimately proved … Continue reading Donors’ Gift Brings Long-Awaited Veterans OASIS to Life at Goodwin University
For 2021, Goodwin University will return to a live event to participate in Connecticut Foodshare’s Turkey Drive, allowing individuals to support local families in need during the holiday season. A community effort is scheduled for Thursday, November 18, between 8 … Continue reading Goodwin Prepping for Connecticut Foodshare Turkey Drive
On October 28, 2021, Wepco Plastics, Inc. proudly presented Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) at Goodwin University with the Trailblazer STEAM Grant during their Manufacturing Day event in Middlefield, Connecticut. The grand award of $5,000 was sponsored by Progressive Components through … Continue reading Wepco Plastics, Inc. Awards Trailblazer STEAM Grant to Connecticut River Academy
Goodwin University and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Matthew R. Dadona of Avon as Assistant Superintendent of Pathways and Partnerships for the Goodwin University Magnet School System, effective October … Continue reading Matthew Dadona Named Assistant Superintendent of Pathways and Partnerships for Goodwin University Magnet School System
Prior to the arrival of COVID-19, many low-income Black and Latinx students seeking an education were already forced to face unnecessary uphill battles. Once the pandemic took hold, the disproportionate economic and health inequalities of students impacted by the global … Continue reading Supporting Goodwin Students through Postsecondary Persistence
Student Writers Win Awards at Goodwin Humanities Festival by Randy Laist, Professor of English, Goodwin University The act of writing is a powerful thing. It can communicate perspectives, plumb the depths of the human soul, and build new worlds out … Continue reading Student Writers Win Awards at Goodwin Humanities Festival
Bianca Noroñas studied communications in Puerto Rico. She grew up in Hato Rey, and while studying in Santurce, she worked as a freelancer for documentaries, local movies, music videos, and short films. An awarded film editor, producer, costume director, and … Continue reading Bianca’s Story: Braving the Storm and Seeking Success
Goodwin’s Master’s Degree in Public Health: A Graduate’s Letter of Appreciation By J.M. Adams, MPH Dear Prospective Students, If you’re contemplating applying to college to earn a certificate, associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree, please consider my Goodwin experience detailed below. … Continue reading A Graduate’s Letter of Appreciation
Breaking free for a brighter future Once enrolled at Goodwin University, Elizabeth found the MSOL curriculum engaging. “My two favorite classes were Leadership Practices in Organizational Communications and Negotiating and Conflict Response,” she recounted. “If you knew me five years … Continue reading Elizabeth’s Story: Lessons in Leadership and Summoning her Personal Power (Part Two)
Elizabeth Giannetta-Ramos grew up in the south end of Hartford, Connecticut, during the nineties, an era when the state’s capital was riddled with crime, gang wars, and gunfire. With her home in Hartford, Elizabeth attended private school in West Hartford. … Continue reading Elizabeth’s Story: Lessons in Leadership and Summoning her Personal Power
At Goodwin University’s Fall Community Day August 30, 2021, the academic deans — Paula Dowd, School of Health Sciences and Nursing, Diana LaRocco, School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Cliff Thermer, School of Business, Technology, and Advanced … Continue reading Academic Deans’ Community Day Message, Fall 2021
Professional Skills Academy: Advancing Careers for the East Hartford Community The history of how it all started The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, commonly called the Boston Fed, is responsible for the first of 12 districts in the Federal Reserve, … Continue reading Professional Skills Academy: Advancing Careers for the East Hartford Community
Goodwin University and LEARN, a Regional Educational Service Center based in Old Lyme, Connecticut, have announced the appointment of Sheri Tanner as Director of Middle Level Programming at the Connecticut River Academy (CTRA) on the University campus, effective August 30, … Continue reading Goodwin University and LEARN Announce Director of Middle Level Program at Connecticut River Academy
Goodwin University and the University of Bridgeport (UB) announced today they have committed to assisting recent Afghan refugees coming to Connecticut. In a letter sent to President Biden yesterday, the two universities offered support in the form of housing, assistance … Continue reading Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport Commit to Assisting Refugees from Afghanistan
The need for trade workers is on the rise, just in time for more adults to recognize the value of trade jobs. Learn why the demand for trade careers is increasing, and which trade jobs are in high demand. High … Continue reading Trade Jobs are in High Demand, New Study Finds
On July 29, 2021, Goodwin University and the University of Bridgeport (UB) were notified that they are the co-recipients of a $3 million Institutional Resilience and Expanded Postsecondary Opportunity (IREPO) grant. The funds, distributed over a two-year span, will address … Continue reading Goodwin University and University of Bridgeport Celebrate $3 Million Collaborative IREPO Grant
Your Career: Telling Your Story from the Beginning of Your Job Search… to Your Goal! by Marty Levine, MA, SPHR, CPRW Goodwin University Career Specialist When working with our students and alumni, I always emphasize that they have a unique story … Continue reading Your Career: Telling Your Story from the Beginning of Your Job Search… to Your Goal!
The statistical lifespan for a paramedic in a high call area like Hartford, Connecticut, is about three years. The stress is high, the emotional toll wears on the workers’ well-being, and the physical demand can be rigorous beyond repair. At … Continue reading Victoria’s Story: With Perseverance, Former Paramedic Becomes a Proud Nursing Professional
