What these students and alumni have in common is success
Psychology student Kylie Moody found out at WestConn, you CAN get there from here"What makes WCSU so special is that everyone I have met are all such incredibly hard workers. We take every opportunity to do more and take such pride in our work that it makes this a special place."
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Perseverance pays off for recent Criminology graduate Megan Dingee"WestConn has been a home away from home. I spent many hours on campus and I always felt safe and welcome there. Every person I met was always kind, generous, focused and hardworking. It’s a place where people can be themselves, or discover a new self. WCSU helped me find a new version of myself, giving me hope for future me."
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For Sara Risko, several re-starts have shown that she’s unstoppable"The Oxford Consortium is extremely competitive for students to attend. There are a lot of interdisciplinary students, graduate students and law students there and they have a passion for advocacy and human rights. I met a lot of very cool people and it made me very hopeful. I’m grateful for the funding from the Provost’s Office that helped make this trip a reality."
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By not taking ‘no’ for an answer, Donovan Shaw has learned there is more than one way to succeed — and to lead"There are huge possibilities at WestConn. Coming to campus not as a B.F.A. major like I had hoped and during the pandemic, I wasn’t sure what I was doing. But there are so many opportunities if you’re hungry enough and ask questions, because the faculty will help you find your way."
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Victoria Muscatello’s accomplished collegiate journey was inspired by watching ‘Criminal Minds’"I’ve met great staff, professors and fellow students. Everyone here has open arms and wants to help you. The fact that many of us in the Psychology program end up at really great graduate schools also shows that we’re getting a good education at WestConn."
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Paying it forward: Professor of Music Dr. Kevin Jay Isaacs has found a way to nurture his students that will continue long after his retirement“I taught here for a long time. I’m glad I can help give our students this foundation.”
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Sophia Chiaia found her calling in high school and capitalized on it at WCSU“WCSU’s Biology Department is amazing. Dr. Connally is my adviser and she and the rest of the faculty are so empowering and passionate. You’re going to learn so much and be exposed to some incredible professors. In literally every class, you will learn something interesting that will stay with you. I would highly recommend it.”
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Brian Betesh, Danbury’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, finds life has a funny way of providing “full circle” moments“It’s cool that I started my education here in Danbury and came full circle to get my second master’s degree at WCSU. It was great to be on campus and explore something right in my backyard. I hope to bring my students to check it out next.”
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