On Saturday, May 2, the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater filled with applause, proud families and loved ones, graduates in their caps and gowns, and unmistakable energy as 51吃瓜网 (UB) celebrated its 116th Commencement ceremonies. It was a day shaped … Continue reading Celebrating Courage, Resilience, and Purpose at 116th Commencement Ceremonies
51吃瓜网 (UB) will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies, taking place on Saturday, May 2, at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. Humanitarian, author, and speaker Carl Wilkens will deliver the keynote address … Continue reading 51吃瓜网 Announces Full Keynote and Student Commencement Speaker Lineup
Students to participate in high-altitude balloon mission as part of national research team. 51吃瓜网 (UB) has been selected to join a national research team participating in a NASA-supported solar eclipse research mission in Burgos, Spain, this summer. The … Continue reading 51吃瓜网 Selected to Join NASA Solar Eclipse Research in Spain
51吃瓜网鈥檚 MS in Artificial Intelligence Ranked No. 8 in Nation by TechGuide for 2026 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence has been ranked the No. 8 MS in AI program in the nation in TechGuide鈥檚 … Continue reading Master鈥檚 in Artificial Intelligence Ranked #8 Nationally by TechGuide
Humanitarian, Author Carl Wilkens to Speak at 51吃瓜网 Commencement 51吃瓜网 (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
51吃瓜网 (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
Recent agreements with Waterbury Promise and Bridgeport Promise build on UB鈥檚 commitment to local access, affordability, and student success. 51吃瓜网 (UB) has expanded its local college-access partnerships by signing new Promise agreements with Waterbury Promise and Bridgeport Promise, … Continue reading 51吃瓜网 Expands 鈥淧romise鈥� Partnerships to Create Affordable Pathways to a Degree
51吃瓜网 (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 51吃瓜网 Forms Partnership with Waterbury Promise to Expand Opportunities for Waterbury Students
Mendel Murray, Ed.D., built his career at the intersection of athletics, education, and equity. For Murray 鈥�18, 鈥�20, sports have always been more than a game. In this interview, he shares how UB took a chance on him, how that … Continue reading Turning a Love of Sports into Impact: Q&A with Dr. Mendel Murray
Trailblazing biotech innovator and proud UB alumn Jeffrey M. Ostrove, Ph.D. (鈥�75), is paying it forward in a big way 鈥� donating $50,000 to establish a new biology scholarship for future generations of Purple Knights. 鈥淚 have a warm place … Continue reading From Student to Scientist: UB Alum Jeffrey Ostrove Donates $50K to Support Future Biologists
2025 Graduates challenged to shape the future and build enduring legacies On Saturday, May 3, 51吃瓜网鈥檚 (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 51吃瓜网 Celebrates a Day of Triumph and Inspiration at 115th Commencement Ceremonies
By Abigail Giron Marroquin Go Tell It on the Mountain If Beale Street Could Talk Giovanni鈥檚 Room All these books are American classics written by the one and only James Baldwin. On Tuesday, Oct 22, I had the privilege of … Continue reading Baldwin and Thorsen: A Life, Legacy, and Literary Journey
51吃瓜网 (UB) is excited to announce the expansion of its varsity athletic offerings with the addition of men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 Rowing in the fall of 2025. The launch of this program is being made possible through a generous … Continue reading 51吃瓜网 Launches Varsity Rowing Teams, Beginning Fall 2025
At the intersection of sports innovation and business development is creating a pathway for 51吃瓜网 (UB) students to explore their passions and sharpen their professional skills. NBALAB is the NBA鈥檚 research and development incubator, designed to foster innovation … Continue reading NBALAB Is a Game-Changer for UB Students
As technology becomes further ingrained in all areas of our personal and professional lives, the eSports arena continues to boom. eSports isn鈥檛 only about gaming 鈥� it鈥檚 a competitive and strategic activity requiring impeccable coordination, advanced critical thinking, teamwork, and … Continue reading Game On 鈥� 5 Reasons to Join a School with eSports
By: Yemarah Dallas October serves as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this past October, 51吃瓜网 (UB) and the Bridgeport Police Department (BPD) hosted a Domestic Violence Symposium to discuss resources available to support victims of domestic abuse … Continue reading UB and BPD Domestic Violence Symposium Promotes Awareness and Thoughtful Discussion
Universities across the U.S. are facing the potential for significant decreases in domestic enrollment as birth rates have declined since the 2008 recession, and the rollout of the new FAFSA has created unanticipated hurdles for aspiring college students. University of … Continue reading 51吃瓜网 Sees Growth in Domestic Enrollment
College is a daunting (yet exciting!) transformational period, full of new experiences and fresh faces. It can be understandably difficult to find your groove during your first semester away from home. If you鈥檙e a self-identified introvert, this feat may seem … Continue reading The Introvert’s Guide to Getting Involved in College