C C S U Blue Devil Journey, Together we Build Tomorrow, News From Central's Institutional Advancement Office

CCSU Annual Appeal, Blue and Bold, State of the art Today, Leaders of Tomorrow

We’re excited to announce the official kickoff of this year’s Annual Fund Campaign:
Blue & Bold – Building the Future Together!

The Annual Fund is the spark that ignites the Central community, driving innovation in our classrooms, transforming our campus, and unlocking opportunities for every student to dream bigger and achieve more. Your generosity empowers excellence today and builds a bold, bright future where every student can thrive. 

You have the power to make your impact personal. Choose to support what inspires you most, from scholarships that open doors, to athletic teams that inspire pride, to programs that lift every student toward success. Together, every gift keeps our community thriving and our spirit proudly
Blue & Bold.

Join us in being Blue & Bold by making your gift today.
Together, we’re building the future.

Be Bold with a Gift Today 

40 Under 40, 2025 Awards

Congratulations to four of Central’s rising young professionals for making their mark and earning Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty honors!  Vivian Pereda '18, Director of CampusCare Operations at Hartford Healthcare, Jacquelyn DeNicola Rose '09, Executive Director of ALS United Connecticut, April Norman '21, Director of Construction for Comcast's New England Region, and Corrianne Gagliardi Chipello '13, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer at Hartford’s Camp Courant.  Learn more about the honorees!

Campus News

The Pulse: Collective Voices marks the launch of a new digital newsletter from the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
Through interactive stories and features, this publication showcases the innovation, compassion, and interprofessional collaboration driving our college forward. In this inaugural edition, we invite you to explore initiatives that come to life through photos, videos, and voices from across our community. From classrooms and clinics to the greater Central community and beyond, these stories highlight how our students, alumni, faculty, are learning, leading, and giving back. Together, these collective voices reflect our ongoing commitment to education, research, partnership, and advancing the health and well-being of the communities we serve. 

The Proscenium at Central  
Experience this exciting new high-tech classroom addition to campus that’s redefining creativity and performance at Central.Watch it through your own lens.

Blue Devil Athletics

Just three more opportunities to enjoy a home football game in the Alumni Pavilion!  
 
November 1: Have you ever wondered who is on the Alumni Association Board, what they do or how you can get involved? Alumni Association Board members will be there to answer all your questions. 

November 8: Veteran’s Appreciation Game – Show your veteran ID at the gate and enter the game for free!  

November 22: Double Devils (alum married-to-alum)  Show up and show double the love! 


Central Basketball Fans
Final reminder to register for the Basketball Tip-Off Event on October 24th!

Enjoy a delicious dinner, an open bar, and an exclusive preview of the season ahead with the men’s coach Pat Sellers ’91 and the women’s coach Kristin Caruso. 

Click here for tickets 

2025 Blue Devil Basketball Tipoff Friday, October 24th, Tunxis Country Club

Save These Dates

October 18 @ 1pm – Women’s Swimming and Diving v. Stonybrook  
October 19 @ 12pm – Women's Soccer v. LIU 
October 19 @ 3pm – Men’s Soccer v. LIU 
October 21 @ 7:30pm - Chorale & University Singers – Welte Auditorium
October 23 @ 7pm - Linda Laurent Memorial Concert – Founders Hall
October 24 all day – Men & Women’s Cross Country CCSU Mini Meet