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

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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Strong support system, ‘parking lot talks’ and determination ensured law school success for alumnus Raneil Smith“I talked with Professor Dwyer as much as I could as we walked from class to our cars. He had a huge impact on my life and his belief in me gave me inspiration and kept my dream alive. When I was having a tough day at UConn Law School, he would tell me he wouldn’t allow me to quit. He was just as emotionally invested in my vision as I was.”
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Change in direction brought Rachael Levine to WCSU on road to law school“Take advantage of the opportunities that WCSU provides with the relief of knowing that you won’t come out of college in massive student debt. Don’t believe that being at a smaller state school could possibly prevent you from pursuing your law degree. Quite to the contrary, the support you receive at WCSU could actually be what sets you apart from the masses of applicants to law schools. From the quality of the classes to the encouragement from the faculty, WCSU will get you far.”
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Desire to help others led Elaina Layden to earn B.A. in Psychology and M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis at WCSU“I was able to take the things ABA taught me and apply it to my practice as a licensed trauma therapist working with people with Autism, ADHD, and other mental health disorders. It helps me to better understand the function of the behaviors of my clients, how to improve positive behaviors and decrease maladaptive behaviors, and how to better help my clients express their feelings and behaviors with their parents. It helps me to better understand why clients engage in the behaviors they engage in and how I can best help them.”
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Introduction to JLA class sets Rute Mendes Caetano on path to a law degree“The JLA program was a great preparation for law school. I knew what briefing a case meant, and had a great general understanding of underlying legal concepts from the classes WCSU offered me. All of that, I think, is a testament to the caliber of WCSU’s JLA Division and its professors, which allows for a lot of student connections.”
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Networking skills, trusting his instincts have taken Steve Scebelo to the top of his marketing game“One of the primary reasons I landed at WCSU will sound familiar to a lot of past and present students: cost, and the ability to get a quality education at a fair price. What really sealed the deal was an offer to be part of the Ancell Honors program, which would give me the chance to graduate in three years.”

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Confidence, communication and computer skills gained at WCSU enabled Gizmo Rivera to build an award-winning Visual Effects career in LA“Attending WCSU gave me the foundation to be successful in a very competitive industry, Visual Effects. ... After graduating, I had the confidence and the tools to compete, and build a career in the entertainment and film industry. WCSU and its culture instilled in me a teamwork mentality that allowed me to achieve my dreams and make a living out of it.”
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