Transferring to a new college inevitably brings both excitement and uncertainty. You’ve experienced college life already, but moving into a new academic and social space presents unique challenges. You’re likely to have worries about fitting in, managing academic expectations, or … Continue reading How to Adjust to a New College Environment
University of Bridgeport Announces Division II Men’s Wrestling and Appointment of Mario Morgan as Head Coach Two months after announcing the restoration of men’s and women’s swimming, UB is announcing the addition of men’s wrestling as the school’s 19th … Continue reading Announcing the New Division II Men’s Wrestling Program and Head Coach
A collaboration between Follett Higher Education and University of Bridgeport (UB) has helped undergraduate students save more than $1.9 million on textbooks and course materials over the last year. In summer 2023, UB partnered with Follett to manage its bookstore … Continue reading UB and Follett Higher Education Collaboration Saves Students $1.9 Million
By: Yemarah Dallas What makes you happy? Are you happy? What would make you happier? Randye Kaye, a celebrated radio personality, writer, and mental health advocate, recently visited University of Bridgeport to discuss these important questions with UB students. In … Continue reading Writer Randye Kaye Helps UB Students Find their Happy
By: Yemarah Dallas When it comes to the UB lifestyle, Juan Obispo believes the more, the merrier. Only in his sophomore year at University of Bridgeport, Obispo has achieved several leadership roles, including Vice President of the Student Government Association … Continue reading Purple Knight Perspectives: On Life and Learning at UB
By Mirofora Paradis, MSPAS, PA-C After months of meticulous preparation, Physician Assistant (PA) students Nicholas Tuttle, Juliana Garofalo, Shelbylayn Montilla, Jessica Maddela, Ayana Jacob, Conrad Poole, and Yashveen Rai, along with their professor, Mirofora Paridis, embarked on a transformative journey … Continue reading Physician Assistant and Nursing Students Volunteer in Peru
Collaboration will yield significant scholarship, covering most of tuition cost for Bridgeport’s 2024 graduates. University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to announce a new scholarship, “Bridgeport’s Brightest,” to support 2024 high school graduates of Bridgeport public high schools as they … Continue reading University of Bridgeport and Bridgeport Public Schools Announce “Bridgeport’s Brightest” Scholarship for Local Graduates
UB leadership travels abroad to build better connections at home As we tread through a new technological revolution and on the heels of a global pandemic that forced many to work remotely to keep the world turning, is there still … Continue reading The Value of Meeting Face-to-Face
To meet the rising demand for healthcare professionals, University of Bridgeport (UB) is excited to announce the launch of its new RN program. With core nursing coursework beginning in the spring 2025 semester, UB is currently enrolling students needing prerequisite … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Announces Launch of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program this Fall
POV: Under cloudless spring skies, you sit adorned in robes, cords, and an aesthetic mortar board you’ve meticulously decorated. Both ceremonious and bittersweet, you find yourself in the eleventh hour of your college career, awaiting the limitless possibilities ahead of … Continue reading UB Graduates Pave the Way for Future Purple Knights
UB among 145 campuses honored worldwide University of Bridgeport is one of only 145 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on its campus. … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Recognized by ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine® Program for Creating Culture of Wellness on Campus
For every graduate, commencement marks the completion of this step in one’s undergraduate or graduate academic journey. The student speakers at commencement ceremonies are tasked with putting the day’s sentiments into words — capturing the collective pride everyone feels at … Continue reading Meet the 2024 Commencement Student Speakers
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, University of Bridgeport (UB) hosted its commencement ceremonies at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. The clouds gave way to bright, sunny skies, and the weekend rain held off as UB honored more than … Continue reading Learning to Fly – University of Bridgeport Celebrates Soaring Horizons in 114th Commencement Ceremonies
University of Bridgeport (UB) has signed a partnership agreement with New Haven Promise, a not-for-profit support program for prospective college students, to offer scholarships for incoming New Haven Promise students accepted to UB. New Haven Promise serves low-income students from … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Forms Partnership with New Haven Promise
College of Health Sciences Dean Michael Ciolfi has lived many lives and has the accomplishments (and the degrees) to show for it. His wide, interesting array of experiences makes him a unique and formidable leader in healthcare education. He has … Continue reading Patient-Centered Care: Dean Michael Ciolfi Brings Strategic Planning to UB Health Sciences
Bridgeport, CT – May 3, 2024 – University of Bridgeport (UB) is proud to announce renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump as the distinguished guest speaker for its 2024 commencement ceremonies. Mr. Crump will be joined by student speakers in … Continue reading University of Bridgeport Announces Inspiring Lineup for 2024 Commencement Ceremonies
“Memory is a thing; remembering is an action, ongoing. We pause and reflect, let scenes take shape, then relive them.” Amy Nawrocki, The Comet’s Tail As with many roles in higher education, the exact duties of a dean remain a … Continue reading The Art of Narrative Healing — Dean Amy Nawrocki’s Journey to Inspiring Student Success
By Randy Laist, chair of the English department A dying dog. A falling leaf. Your own image in the mirror. The pain of injustice. The headache that won’t go away. The infinite mysteries of time itself. These are only a … Continue reading Groundswell, UB’s Art & Lit Magazine, Celebrates Student Voices in New Issue