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In post-pandemic Commencement, Goodwin University grads urged to recognize the needs of others

Even the heat of the sun couldn’t match the warmth of the hearts at Rentschler Field in Pratt & Whitney Stadium when the Goodwin University graduates of 2020 and 2021 celebrated their academic achievements on June 5. For the 2020 … Continue reading In post-pandemic Commencement, Goodwin University grads urged to recognize the needs of others

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Brittany’s Story: Innovative OTA Instills Hope for Mental Health Patients

Brittany’s Story: Innovative OTA Instills Hope for Mental Health Patients Brittany Crockett was working three jobs to pay her bills; her mother needed surgery, and she was helping to put her younger sister through cosmetology school. One day, in between … Continue reading Brittany’s Story: Innovative OTA Instills Hope for Mental Health Patients

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Ambassador Andrew Young, Smokey Robinson To Be Featured at Goodwin University Commencement

Former US Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young and world-renowned entertainer Smokey Robinson will be the featured speakers and honorary degree recipients at Goodwin University’s Commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, at Rentschler Field, Pratt & … Continue reading Ambassador Andrew Young, Smokey Robinson To Be Featured at Goodwin University Commencement

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Goodwin University Preserves Legacy of University of Bridgeport with Completion of Acquisition

The future of the University of Bridgeport began on May 24, 2021, as Goodwin University announced the completion of its acquisition of the majority of academic programs and real estate comprising the University of Bridgeport (UB). UB will function as … Continue reading Goodwin University Preserves Legacy of University of Bridgeport with Completion of Acquisition

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Origins of Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Practices Within the Profession

The Connecticut Occupational Therapy Association defines occupational therapy (OT) as a scientific, evidence-based “skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives.” And while occupational therapy is thought of primarily as a profession involving physical engagement, … Continue reading Origins of Occupational Therapy and Mental Health Practices Within the Profession