James Tillman

Goodwin College Class of 2015 Urged to Make a Difference in Their World

College graduates are often urged to move beyond life’s challenges and make a difference in the world. In addressing an estimated 440 fellow graduates and 3,000 faculty, family, and friends at Goodwin College’s June 6 Commencement, student speaker James Tillman moved the audience to silence when he issued a similar challenge, one that he had already embraced on a life-changing scale. Continue reading Goodwin College Class of 2015 Urged to Make a Difference in Their World

Update: Civil Rights Icon Dr. Bob Zellner to Speak at Goodwin Commencement

On Saturday, June 6, Goodwin College will hold its 16th Commencement exercises on the grounds of its main campus at One Riverside Drive in East Hartford. The ceremony will celebrate the accomplishments of the students who worked hard to earn their certificates, associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. An estimated 440 graduates are expected to walk in the June 6 ceremony. This year’s guest speakers include noted Civil Rights activist Dr. Bob Zellner, as well as longtime leader of Riverfront Recapture, Inc., Joseph R. Marfuggi. Zellner was mentored by Dr. Martin Luther King, helped call attention to Civil Rights issues in the deep … Continue reading Update: Civil Rights Icon Dr. Bob Zellner to Speak at Goodwin Commencement