Humanitarian, Author Carl Wilkens to Speak at University of Bridgeport Commencement University of Bridgeport (UB) will welcome humanitarian, author, and speaker Carl Wilkens as the keynote speaker for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies, to be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, … Continue reading UB Welcomes Humanitarian Carl Wilkens as 2026 Commencement Speaker
University of Bridgeport (UB) is pleased to announce that Khaled M. Elleithy, Ph.D., dean of the College of Engineering, Business, and Education and distinguished professor of Computer Science and Engineering, has been elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and … Continue reading UB Dean Elected to CASE for Pioneering AI Contributions
University of Bridgeport (UB) has signed a partnership agreement with Waterbury Promise, a not-for-profit college access, success, and career readiness program offering scholarships and ongoing support for Waterbury Promise students accepted to UB beginning this fall. UB will offer students … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Forms Partnership with Waterbury Promise to Expand Opportunities for Waterbury Students
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