What these students, faculty and alumni have in common is success

Ismael Ricardo paid forward the good advice he received as a student by becoming a tutor to his peers“What made me decide to go to WCSU was the opportunity to stay local and make an impact in the school that’s in the community I grew up in.”
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Isabelle Molteni earns CTABA Award on way to obtaining her ABA degree“Since there are a handful of professors, they really get to know each of their students, and they want their students to succeed. I also thought the content was very impactful on the clinical side of the field, and I was able to apply a lot of this material when discussing potential interventions with my supervisor."
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Melo Goulbourne found what he was looking for and more at WCSU“Reflecting on my journey, I owe a debt of gratitude to WCSU and, in particular, Dr. Marino, who consistently believed in my potential. WCSU provided me not only with a solid academic foundation, but also the resilience and patience required to navigate the challenges of the law enforcement field.”
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Biology student Michael Tambascio's research is 'for the birds'"I want to make people more aware of bird-building collisions. Not just to point out the problem, but to demonstrate solutions like window covers, blinds, or paint on the windows to break up the reflectivity of the light and clearness of the glass so it isn’t as confusing to birds.”
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From Norwalk to NASA: Emma Dolan’s WCSU degree helps her reach the stars“I only considered graduate school because of my WCSU professors. My family didn’t have higher education beyond a bachelor’s degree, and graduate school didn’t seem realistic, but because of the encouragement of my professors, I ended up in the Ph.D. in Chemistry program at Boston University.”
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Meaghan Canavan is WCSU’s latest Connecticut Poetry Circuit Poet“WCSU’s writing program is why I chose to attend the school. Many universities only offer an English major with some writing classes on the side. But when I saw that Western had a major for it — along with offering New York residents in-state tuition — it really felt like a win-win.”
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A career in Meteorology is on the horizon for Griffin Evans"At Western, I’m taking courses in Meteorology and studying what I’m working toward: my future. I’m good at math, physics and logic, and I’ve always had a fascination with weather. It just makes sense.”
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WCSU’s M.S. in Integrative Biological Diversity program leads to sweet smell of success for Katie CunninghamCunningham said she applied to WCSU because it was in her hometown and familiar to her — only to learn that Professor of Biology Dr. Theodora Pinou, the coordinator of WCSU’s Master of Science in Integrative Biological Diversity degree program, studies epibionts on sea turtles. “That coincidence solidified my interest in WestConn, and it ended up being the only program I applied to."
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Austin Scelzo’s love of music and community leads to recognition as a 2023 Connecticut Arts Hero“WestConn’s Music Ed is a cut above. I’ve met so many people in the field who didn’t have the same opportunities I had for student-teaching. I benefitted from the variety of classes available to me as a classical music student, such as learning jazz improvisation skills in my classes with Jimmy Greene. A standout for me was Dr. Cory Ganschow, who built community and loved her students.”
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Sundance Film Festival winner Phoebe Jane Hart found her passion at WCSUHart said that since her January Sundance win, she’s receiving “tons of emails” from other festivals, producers, agents, PR people and others who want to work with her. “It’s exciting. WestConn really changed my life.”

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JLA student Uche Aja eyes public policy work as a future attorney“I’m proud to have led this initiative on campus. It has inspired me to see things from a different perspective, while enabling me to succeed on behalf of a good cause.”
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Destined to excel: From Eagle Scout to Music Education major, Sarah Seo makes the most of her opportunities“For the first time in my life, I have a private lesson teacher, Belinda Whitney. She’s been on Broadway and in some of the biggest movies I know, and it’s so cool that she’s working with me! Now I’m really learning technique and things I had not learned before.”
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Alumnus George Psarofagis finds recipe for business success at WCSU“The education was worth it. I can have open and competent conversations with my accountant and complete understanding in my interactions with suppliers. I appreciate the way those who came before me ran the business, but you don’t have to do it the hard way. My education at WCSU allows me to take a more refined approach.”
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Tracey Dolan enhances a 30+ year career with the addition of a WCSU M.H.A."This will enhance my ability to understand my role as it relates to every other component of health care. The course work includes strategic planning, financial analysis and more. It helps demonstrate how all the different departments work together at a hospital or in health care in general. Having all these years behind me and my experience combined with the M.H.A. ties it all together nicely. It gives me a deeper dive on how complex our health care system really is."
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‘20 Under 40 Leadership Award’ is latest recognition for Corey Paris“Embracing the role of WCSU student body president allowed me to cultivate resilience, diplomacy and a genuine understanding of the diverse needs within our academic community. Through countless challenges and triumphs, I learned the art of listening, the importance of collaboration, and the power of advocacy."
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WCSU alumnus Efrain Casillas named Arizona Teacher of the Year“My time at WCSU taught me to be passionate about my music and continue my willingness to work hard to be successful. Also, all of the skills that my professors gave me prepared me to do a good job as a teacher.”
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Busy EMT Emily Benson eyes BSN from WCSU“One of the reasons I wanted to come to WCSU was because I had heard its students have good pass rates on the NCLEX. For me, the test will be very similar to the EMT exam. I’m going to do my best and study, and next semester will include a lot of classes to prep for that.”
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Banking executive Stephen Scott considers his WCSU degree a good investment“Even though it had been nearly 15 years since I had graduated from WCSU, the Ancell School of Business has a great reputation and, when coupled with strong work experience, the graduate schools take that into consideration. The advantage is not graduating from either with significant student loan debt so you can enjoy other areas of your life. I hope students can learn from my experience at WCSU and enjoy the same career success.”
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Alumna reflects on importance of WCSU education in her life“I believe my story is proof that WCSU was an important link in my life, and my education there has benefited numerous groups of people, as well as enriched and encouraged my life’s path.”
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Newly seated Connecticut Superior Court Judge Thomas Saadi is a WCSU alumnus"Professionally, I draw from experiences as an Agency Commissioner, former Assistant Attorney General and special prosecutor and as an Army lawyer practicing in both operational and administrative environments."
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Faculty advice, leadership and study-abroad opportunities led to law degree for Shiny Patel"WCSU is highly affordable and also highly underrated. The professors are brilliant, the faculty are kind and approachable, and the students are diligent and human. I felt like I got a real human experience at WCSU. If you want quick access to high-value opportunities, a small school is a great way to do it. The student-teacher ratio provides for a more intimate classroom experience and the ability to get to know your peers better. " Read more

Ernst & Young opportunity awaits 2023 WCSU graduate Daniel Vincent“I initially enrolled at UConn to study engineering, and I didn’t love it. I took some time off and transferred to WCSU and decided to study MIS. What I found when I got here was that WCSU is all about fostering relationships between students and professors. There is a very close connection with the staff, and a lot of people here have helped me.”
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Class of 2023 graduate Angelo Natalie, former ‘Barney’ songwriter, finally attains a bachelor’s degree at age 71"I just keep on learning new things. Not for a single day have I walked away from my classes here without learning something of value. When you stop learning, you start declining. With my amazing professors at WCSU, I have learned so much. I’m sincerely grateful to them.”
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Sandcastle kit creates a kingdom for WCSU alumnus Kevin Lane after ‘Shark Tank’ appearance“The design skills that my WCSU art instructors taught me are the foundation that translated into Create a Castle. Anyone considering college should absolutely save your money and go to WCSU. It’s just as good as any college or rival school in this realm. You don’t have to go to Harvard or Yale — you can accomplish it at WCSU.”

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A chance conversation with a high school administrator brought alumnus Luis Corona to WCSU on the way to a rewarding MIS career"A strong point in WCSU’s MIS program is that many of the professors and adjunct professors have real-world experience and spent time as professionals in the workforce. I think that the real-world experience that they provide really helps put into perspective how the things you are learning will be applicable to a job after you graduate."
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