What these students and alumni have in common is success

Psychology students, alumna present research findings at prestigious Eastern Psychological Association Conference"The faculty are extremely supportive and push their students to be the best versions of themselves. I’ve been able to make the most of my experience as a psychology major by getting heavily involved in the psychology club and taking on Research and Teaching Assistant roles within the department. These experiences set me up to be an excellent Ph.D. candidate, and I have the psychology faculty to thank for that."
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Hunter Merrill named 2024 School Counseling Intern of the Year"I can’t speak more highly of this program and all of the faculty members. I had an amazing undergrad and graduate experience and WCSU is a great university to attend."
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Math enthusiasts Mason Kelsey and Peter Bigica submit, present research at conferences"All of my professors not only knew me by name, but also knew and appreciated me as an individual. I felt appropriately challenged and supported in all of my endeavors; and that while my experience was my own to fashion, my department was always going to have my back."
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Alumna Colleen Mair’s 2016 prediction came true with hard work and dedication"“At WCSU I developed and practiced good habits like communicating effectively and seeking out opportunities like internships. The wide variety of courses allowed me to learn about different subjects so I could learn what interested me. The professors at WCSU have a wealth of knowledge from their own research and their professions outside of their positions at WCSU. The skills I learned helped me prepare for my graduate courses."
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In the classroom and on the soccer field, Andrés Jiménez-Franck developed skills that led to law school"I would 100% recommend a friend to go to WCSU. As an institution, you could not find a better value for your education anywhere in the state. WCSU offers a wide range of studies and has a diverse student population. My college degree from WCSU changed the course of my life and prepared me for my professional career."
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Amity LaFantano’s barrier-breaking law enforcement career began at WCSU"I took classes at night, or any other time I could fit them in, while supporting myself financially and paying my own way through school. It was difficult at the time, but the skills I mastered in time management and finances are invaluable and carry on into all aspects of my life and success."
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Kieran Doolabh’s network at WCSU helped him secure his goals"I got to set up, configure and bring onto the network an all-new access control panel for Newbury Hall, a residence hall. I programmed all the new doors, card readers, and access control devises that will soon be installed and landed on that panel. I’d like to think I helped make a significant impact on the security at my university, and I feel so blessed to be able to work with a system like WCSU’s — it’s so sophisticated."
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Nursing student, soccer player Justin Rivest has his eyes on the goal"I’m really happy to be at WCSU. I’ve had so many great experiences: winning the LEC Championship and participating in volunteer activities with the soccer team and several clubs that included cleaning up the campus, making sandwiches for a shelter, a bake sale and volunteering for the magnet school’s field day on the university’s field."
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WCSU’s 4+1 Cybersecurity M.B.A. welcomes first students in fall 2024; recent bachelor’s degree recipient Tyler Catania is among them"The 4+1 program will enable me to get an M.B.A. in one year if I work hard. The tuition cost was very appealing, and I already know so many people at WCSU. Everyone from the professors to the staff to President Singh have consistently been nice and accommodating since I’ve been a student here, and it’s a very welcoming community."
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Recent graduate Charlotte Bishop embraces family legacy and earns experience and her WCSU degree"I’m grateful I had family members in my corner telling me I would enjoy it. They were right: I felt so at home here. My whole family loves and appreciates WCSU."
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Cyber incident readiness and crisis management professional Gerard Johansen discovered his path at WestConn"It was amazing to me how many different backgrounds the JLA faculty had at WestConn. For a small state school, the professors had had incredible careers in law enforcement, corrections and as attorneys. I was able to receive a lot of insight into what these jobs actually entailed."
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Internship experience launched a decades-long nonprofit career and countless stories for alumna Lindsey Goodwick to share"If you’re looking for a school that feels like home, where you’ll receive personal support from your professors and your community, where you’ll have access to fun activities and extracurricular opportunities, WCSU is the place for you. Go Wolves!"
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Following in her sisters’ footsteps set alumna Nina DiNicola up for success"WCSU is a great, affordable university that will give you the tools you need to succeed and then some. It is all about what you make of it. You get out what you put in."
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Lamar Smith expanded his portfolio of creative outlets at WestConn"College is an important place to help you grow. To be able to live away from home without the finality of moving out. And WestConn provided a nice environment for that; for me to find myself."
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Danbury’s director of Health and Human Services started building her knowledge base at WCSU"My studies at WestConn provided a solid foundation in biology, chemistry, and the medical field, which has been instrumental in my career."
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International student Denise Henzen has found her ‘home’ at WestConn"I knew that WestConn would give me the opportunity to explore my interests, while also preparing me for a wide variety of careers, which is the perfect combination for me. It is also a very affordable university, even for international students, while offering education of great quality.”
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Valerie Massimo’s decision to stay yielded two degrees, a spouse and a great career"I thrived at WestConn because it was a smaller school. My strengths were that much more apparent. For so many reasons, I’m glad that I stayed."
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The journey to medical school has been arduous, but alumnus James Pesantez’s persistence has paid off"I would encourage future students to view WestConn as a profound opportunity for personal and academic growth. The experiences and education offered here can truly transform one’s life."
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Alumna Erin Palomba elevated an MIS degree to an MBA and Certification as an Information Systems Auditor at Carrier Corp."WestConn has a great combination of traditional and non-trad students with opportunities for everyone. If you aren’t 100% sure on what you want to do, just start anyway and your path will find you!"
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A bright future is in the forecast for WestConn Meteorology alumnus Jack Drake"People have told me my weather knowledge is just as good as meteorologists who studied anywhere else. It’s right on track with the more ‘well-known’ schools. I learned so much from professors Rob Eisenson and Jim Boyle about broadcasting and the behind-the-scenes forecasting."
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It’s always been about the music for alumna Jennifer Caraluzzi"At WestConn, there was so much that inspired me. I participated in a Jazz workshop with Cedar Walton, and I was able to attend a singing program in Italy after my sophomore year. The faculty was always advocating for me. My professor, Dr. Margaret Astrup, became both my mentor and a dear friend, and would send me competition information and encouraged me to go to graduate school — and I’m glad I did."
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Abi Walling decided if she was going to study abroad, why not take it to the max"What I thought was really cool about this experience was that you pay your tuition to WestConn, but you get to take your classes somewhere else through ISEP. The whole application process was easier than I expected, and all of the classes I took in Australia transferred to my transcript, so I can still graduate on time."
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At WestConn, Nicole Day found her direction and her true calling"WCSU is a place where opportunities are born. There are so many ways that this school outshines others. For starters, there is a place for everyone. Every single student can find a safe space for themselves that will help them thrive and prosper."
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Kathwari Honors student Maia Quirk sees the world from both sides now"Without the generous funding from the Kathwari Family and the Barden Fund, I would not have been able to learn valuable information to enhance my abilities within the Economics field or experience all that South Korea has to offer. The benefits and opportunities that the program offers have infinite value that will be useful throughout both college and future career life."
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Jonathan Evans is on a fast-track to successCurrently undeclared, Evans decided to take all of his required Gen Ed classes first to get a feel for everything. He’s leaning toward majoring in Justice and Law Administration with a History minor, because he’s interested in attending law school eventually to become a prosecutor.
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