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
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
