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

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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As a student, alumnus Jonathan Dator overcame a serious health setback through resilience, support“Everyone at WCSU wants you to do well. They want you to succeed and everyone is willing to help you because they care. I was so vulnerable at that point in my life, and the faculty gave me so much reassurance. No matter how hard things are, someone at WCSU will help you figure it out.”
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Childhood dream of becoming an educator results in recognition as Seymour Teacher of the Year for alumna Mallory Knutson

Childhood dream results in recognition as Seymour Teacher of the Year for alumna Mallory Knutson“Attending WCSU will change your life, and for the best! It is the perfect place to develop lifelong friendships and relationships, and to challenge yourself academically and gain valuable learning experience. It is a great opportunity for athletes to still play competitively and it is a great place to foster independence and allow you to grow individually. Attending WCSU has really been one of the best decisions I ever made."
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‘Lane change’ leads to selection as a Connecticut Collegiate Poet for student Isabella Bullock“I love where I am now. I didn’t expect to love WCSU as much as I do. I’ve learned so much and I appreciate my school and my professors.”
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Financial accounting career provides its own kind of adrenaline for alumnus Kevin Tirella

Financial accounting career provides its own kind of adrenaline for Kevin Tirella“At a bigger school without the relationships I was able to develop with my professors, I probably never would’ve become a CPA. That’s how I got to where I am.”
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2023 D.C. Teacher of the Year Jermar Rountree found his calling at WCSU“Pay attention to who is pointing you in the right direction and showing you love. There is nothing you can’t reach for if you keep your mind open. Reach for it.”
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The choice to pay it forward came easily to alumnus Renan Max F. Hamoy"I use the skills I was taught at WCSU in my job at Synchrony now. This position requires a technology and business mix."

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First-generation alumna Brittany Baisch takes interest in science to Ph.D. in Toxicology"WCSU was much more affordable, and I could save money by commuting. It was also attractive because it would provide me with access to Ph.D.-level professors teaching both labs and classes, and they hold office hours themselves."
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Alumna Bri-Anna Caberson finds artistic freedom, benefit from WCSU DIMA degree (Photo credit: Alejandro Lazare)

Alumna Bri-Anna Caberson finds artistic freedom, benefit from WCSU DIMA degree"There were no roadblocks, no restrictions. I was able to dive right in and have freedom in my artistic expression. The professors were amazing."
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From WCSU to Chicago’s Wacker Drive: Focus on values directs alumna Alycia Hamilton's Interactive Marketing career"At WCSU, I learned to speak my voice and value the opinions and knowledge of others. I also saw the advantage of nurturing relationships. Both have given me the ability to consistently grow and learn.”
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Olivia Kelly Sosnoski at her White Coat ceremony

Serendipity leads Olivia Kelly Sosnoski to WCSU on first step to fulfilling med school dream“The small student-to-faculty ratio at WCSU was highly influential in my success. I was always asking questions, utilizing the faculty office hours. ... So many professors just go out of their way to be encouraging and make you feel supported.”
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Scott Morrison uses finance studies to fill hearts and stomachs by setting a place at the table for everyone"As a small business owner, you have to wear many hats. WCSU completely prepared me for everything that has come our way in the 28 years we’ve been in business. And to this day, I still do all our accounting."
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Divergent paths lead to Juris Doctors for brothers George and Tony Fernandes“I remember driving by WCSU as a child many times and wondering what people were learning in the buildings and where they would go after they received that education. I wanted to be a part of that, and I have never once regretted my decision to attend WCSU.”
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Service-learning opportunities spark educational, career goals for Ana Mendieta

Service-learning opportunities spark educational, career goals for alumna Ana Mendieta"As a first-generation student, I appreciated the emphasis on the value of getting involved for the greater good. WCSU sparked an interest in service learning in me.”
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‘Magic’ being made in Torrington schools, thanks to Music Education alumnae Ashlee Hyatt and Michelle Castellano“The WCSU [music] program is so good, that we continue to hire WCSU graduates in Torrington." ... “If you want a high-quality education without paying the high cost of a private college, go to WCSU. The quality of the education can’t be matched.”
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Routines, self-reliance led to job at Goldman Sachs for alumnus Chriss Sari"If it weren’t for the experiences I went through and learned from during my years at WCSU, I would never have gotten here. I am where I am today because of my mindset: it is important to believe in yourself because if you don’t, then who will?”
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Alumna Alicia Leite finds bridge to successful CTDOT career“My anthropology and social sciences classes at WCSU opened my eyes to things I had never experienced or learned growing up. Professors like Dr. Stephen Ward, Dr. Averell Manes and Dr. Rob Whittemore expanded my world view significantly.”
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Alumna Monique Daley developed her appetite for advocacy at WCSU“I had immigrated from Jamaica for high school and seeing so many people of color as administrators at a smaller university like WCSU really helped shape some and offset other situations. I could see the years of work by people of color to activate change on campus, which gave me a strong background in advocacy right from the start.”
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Managerial Accounting degree builds foundation for successful career for alumnus Luke Holden“Another thing that separated me from other job candidates upon graduation was my ability to adapt, because at the Ancell School I learned accounting, fraud, business development and marketing as part of my Managerial Accounting degree.”
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Alumnus Jeff DiStasio leads Google's Cloud Security sales team“Those years of hands-on, real-world experience that I acquired as a student worker at WCSU were a huge springboard. It helped me differentiate myself.”
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