In November, Suzanne Kachmar of City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport curated the second exhibit of the season, Connections, at UB’s newly reopened Schelfhaudt Gallery. This exhibit was co-produced by City Lights, the Bridgeport Art Trail, and the Westport Artists Collective, … Continue reading Bridging Communities Through Art: Inside the Connections Exhibit
University of Bridgeport and the Ernest C. Trefz School of Business are proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Szpryngel, assistant professor of business, has been named the Best of Region 1 Award recipient by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools … Continue reading UB Business Professor Wins ACBSP Best of Region 1 Award
University of Bridgeport is pleased to welcome Dr. Scott Fellows, M.S., Ed.D., as the new director of the Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.) program, a joint graduate offering with Goodwin University designed to prepare educators for leadership roles in today’s evolving schools. … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Welcomes Dr. Scott Fellows as Director of Teacher Leadership (M.Ed.)
One Nation, Many Journeys: UB Students Work with Grammy-nominated Producers to Bring a Commencement Tradition to the National Stage When Lila Pytel left her middle school classroom at noon on a chilly Tuesday to drive straight to Platinum Room Recorders … Continue reading UB Music Students Work with GRAMMY-Nominated Producers
Byline: Smriti Adhikari My decision to choose University of Bridgeport was primarily influenced by its outstanding academic reputation and its active, diverse community. I wanted a place where I could develop personally and as a leader in addition to learning … Continue reading From International Scholarship to Student Leadership
As University of Bridgeport approaches its Centennial, a major effort is underway to discover, preserve, and reimagine its historical archives. Led by Associate Professor of English and Director of Publications Eric Lehman, this ambitious project has evolved into a campus-wide … Continue reading Revitalizing UB’s Archives: A Centennial Project of Preservation, Discovery, and Dedication
When Dr. Spring first stepped onto University of Bridgeport’s campus as a Biology major in 2002, she never imagined her career would lead her to become a leader in public health, a mentor to future changemakers, and now a best-selling … Continue reading From UB Student to Best-Selling Author: Dr. Nadine Spring Empowers Future Clinical Researchers
University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to launch two groundbreaking facilities set to position the school as a regional leader in experiential learning and innovation in the STEM fields. On Friday, October 3, 2025, UB welcomed state representatives, community partners, … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Celebrates the Opening of Cutting-Edge STEM Facilities
On Thursday, October 2, 2025, University of Bridgeport (UB) celebrated the highly anticipated reopening of the Schelfhaudt Gallery in the Arnold Bernhard Center for the Arts and Humanities (ABC Building). The event marked the gallery’s first exhibition since 2019, reflecting … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Reopens Art Gallery with Inaugural Exhibition Highlighting A.I. “Co-Created” Pieces
Change is inevitable, though its pace is often unpredictable — impacting the world around us in ways ranging from the subtle and unseen to the sudden and swift. Dr. Congsheng Wu, professor of finance at University of Bridgeport, understands the … Continue reading Dr. Congsheng Wu and UB Alum Translate China’s Economic Miracle
Each year, University of Bridgeport’s Physician Assistant Institute (PAI) students travel abroad to Cusco, Peru, on a medical outreach mission designed to expand their cultural competence and clinical skills while providing preventive care and health education in underserved communities. This … Continue reading UB Physician Assistant Students Bring Care and Compassion to Peru
University of Bridgeport’s (UB) master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program is entering a new era of growth and impact, marked by three significant developments: a $2.4M grant from the Health and Human Services Administration (HRSA), the addition of an … Continue reading Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Expands Online Program, Announces New Director, Secures $2.4M Grant to Support Students
By: Michael Ciolfi, DC, MBA, Stephanie Staffey As of 2025, adults aged 65 and older make up 20% of Connecticut’s population — a statistic that speaks volumes about the growing demand for inclusive, lifelong learning opportunities. In an era … Continue reading Lifelong Learning, Limitless Possibilities — UB’s Path as an Age-Friendly University
University of Bridgeport’s department of Athletics is proud to announce the selection of three exceptional Purple Knights for induction into UB’s Athletic Hall of Fame this fall. The Class of 2025 is comprised of Annagrazia Bonsanti (Swimming, ’18), Gabrielle Valela … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Announces Class of 2025 Athletics Hall of Fame
University of Bridgeport’s director of athletics, Anthony Vitti, has announced the hiring of Ryan McAleavey as the new head coach of the Purple Knights’ men’s lacrosse program. McAleavey will take over a UB squad that just completed its third season … Continue reading Bridgeport Names Ryan McAleavey to Lead the Men’s Lacrosse Program
University of Bridgeport (UB) men’s basketball legend Lambert Shell (’92, ’96, ’08) was announced as a member of the Small College Basketball’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025. He will officially be inducted on Friday, Oct. 31, inside the Branscomb … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Alum Named to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame
They studied, they struggled, and they succeeded. Then they spoke. Meet University of Bridgeport’s 2025 commencement student speakers. In their own words and in front of their peers, these graduates shared what the moment meant to them — and what’s … Continue reading The Legacy They Begin to Build: UB’s 2025 Student Speakers
2025 Graduates challenged to shape the future and build enduring legacies On Saturday, May 3, University of Bridgeport’s (UB) community gathered at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater for the University’s 115th commencement ceremonies. While grey clouds gradually overtook sunny skies, the … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Celebrates a Day of Triumph and Inspiration at 115th Commencement Ceremonies