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

Michael Ferguson grew his passion for politics and teaching at WestConn"The time I was at WestConn made me realize that teaching was something I really wanted to do. My good experiences there pretty much fulfilled what I was looking for. It’s a major university, but also has the hometown feel. You’re never overwhelmed or intimidated, and the faculty and staff just want to help you and see you do well."
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Trusting her instincts and powers of observation adds up to recognition as New Milford’s Teacher of the Year for alumna Colleen Peterson“The Math Department is phenomenal. Dr. David Burns, Dr. Amanda Lubell, Dr. Chuck Rocca — they really helped me become who I am now. The classes were small, I got to know my professors, and all of them went above and beyond to individualize what I needed as a student. I was more than just a face — I was a person. They really helped support me to get to where I am today.”
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A world of opportunities opened for JLA student Paige Muscillo with her participation in ISEP"Not only have I made amazing, lifelong friends, but the professors are great and give really good advice. WestConn, through its membership in ISEP, introduced me to foreign travel, and not every university offers it. I’m excited about the possibility of a career that will provide more opportunities to travel in the future."
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Kathwari Honors Student Andrea Mandujano expanded her knowledge in Costa Rica"Because of the generous funding from the Kathwari Family and Barden Fund, I was able to experience Costa Rica and learn about what clinical experience in a nursing home is like,and it also helped me better my Spanish medical terminology. I wouldn’t have been able to do these things without their generosity."
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Veteran Thomas Simeone looks forward to his second career with his WestConn Nursing degree"Now that I’m at WestConn, the people I have met here have been great and I’ve made lifelong friends. The small campus, small class sizes and great faculty — it just works. It’s a great school that offers a lot and it’s not overwhelming. I’m getting a quality education."
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The freedom to change academic tracks enabled Sorreea Gagnebin to expand her skillset and develop her strengths as SGA president"I really like it here, this smaller community. You know the majority of people you walk past on campus. The quality of the education is really great, and financially it’s cheaper than other options. I got to be at home with my loved ones, too. Plus, the professors here make such a difference."
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Vitoria Vieira expands her ‘little corner’ at WestConn to include the world"I love language, culture, and people who want to learn and explore. You find a lot of people in the same situation when you study abroad. I was definitely inspired by the places I have been and it will expand my horizons when considering where I’m going to study for my graduate degree. I love that I had this opportunity at WestConn."
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Kathwari Honors Student Kylin McMahon starts WestConn Fencing Club"Fencing has taught me patience and discipline, and that’s what academics require, too. For both, I form a goal, I come up with steps for how to move forward in achieving that goal. I feel energized and more motivated to do academic work with the joy I feel from starting and participating in WestConn’s new Fencing Club."
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Hannah Alexander blends interests in music and law to pursue dual degrees at WestConn"I felt very secure in my choice to come here, and I would encourage anyone to consider this option. Meeting with teachers and current students can’t be replicated. WestConn is the most friendly and welcoming place I looked at, and is so different from typical conservatory settings. Here there is camaraderie and everyone lifts each other up."
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Victoria Giraldo sees her 2025 JLA degree as a step toward becoming a Navy JAG officer"WestConn is the best option if you want to stay in Danbury, commute and work at your job(s). It’s a great school with great professors, and I’ve always worked while I have been a student here. My family is very proud of me and think the path I’ve chosen is a smart decision."
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Veteran Malcolm MacKenzie has found his peers — and his flight path — at WestConn"WestConn has top-notch professors. They’ll step back and retrace stuff if they see blank stares, they come in early and stay late. You don’t get that kind of support in huge, auditorium-style situations."
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Adam Psenicnik’s AI-based research seeks to pinpoint toxins in scorpion venom that can aid in medical treatments through their antimicrobial and anticancer properties"I like the fact that the faculty in the sciences and math encourage their students to do hands-on research. If you have a project you want to explore, you’ll probably find a faculty member to help you do it."
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For Emily Kappel, the numbers added up to a WestConn education“WestConn has afforded me so many opportunities. It is a very tight-knit community with so many opportunities to be involved and professors and administrators who go above and beyond for students. I love that since WestConn is a smaller school, I really get to know my professors and have even had many opportunities to meet and work with upper-level admins, which is something that I really appreciate.”
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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