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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Acquires Railroad Salvage Building and Land Adjacent to 51¶ºÄÌ Campus
The 130,000 square-foot-building and 12-acre lot will be reimagined to create a pioneering Research and Development Center.
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Longtime Professor, Advocate Receives Prestigious Award for Work on Behalf of LGBTQ+ Community
Michael Lawlor, J.D., associate professor of criminal justice and acting associate dean of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, was honored by Lambda Legal, a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, for his work as an attorney, a legislator, a policy maker, and an educator.
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Engineering Professor Receives Major Grant to Advance Robotics Research
Dr. Shayok Mukhopadhyay and his team were awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to acquire advanced technology that pushes the boundaries of robotic exploration in hazardous environments.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Receives $2.5 Million Grant to Lead Coalition Creating Workforce Development Program for Careers in AI and Cybersecurity
Funding from the National Security Agency supports an alliance that includes colleges and universities in five states nationwide.
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Economics Professor Recognized Among Top 2% Scientists Worldwide
Mehmet Balcilar, Ph.D., is one of several University of New 51¶ºÄÌ faculty members included in the Stanford University/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings, earning a prestigious spot for both his lifetime achievements and single-year impact.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s Master’s Degree in Sport Management Ranked Best in World for Graduate Outcomes
SportBusiness compiled the rankings based on post-graduation employment, job support, career advancement, and a program’s alumni network.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s Prison Education Program Secures $1.2 Million Renewal Grant
A three-year renewal grant from the Mellon Foundation provides additional funding to support a degree-granting partnership first established in 2021 between the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and the Yale Prison Education Initiative. The new funding will expand opportunities for incarcerated students in Connecticut.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ, Stamford Educational Nonprofit Announce Agreement to Enhance College Access
A new collaboration between Future 5 and the University will provide 50 percent tuition scholarships, renewable for up to four years, to support FUTURE 5 student members in achieving their educational and career goals.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Receives Transformational Donation to Support Female Students from Afghanistan
The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ announced the establishment of the Afghan Women’s Scholars program, which will provide scholarship and financial assistance to 10 undergraduate and four graduate Afghan women enrolled in any of the University’s five academic colleges/schools.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Again Featured in Princeton Review's Go-To College Guidebook
As part of the University's profile, students described the Charger community as "caring and considerate" and said among its signature majors are many "amazing programs you cannot get anywhere else."
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Names Major League Soccer VP as Executive in Residence for its Sport Management Department
Matthew Fealey ’08 M.S., vice president of partnership marketing for Major League Soccer and a former member of the Chargers baseball team, will visit campus throughout the 2024-25 academic year to interact with students.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Welcoming One of the Largest Classes in its History
The Class of 2028, the second largest in the University’s history – and one of the most selective – includes 1,400 students hailing from across the country and around the globe.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Names Dynamic Administrator to Lead Charger Athletics
Devin Crosby, who earlier in his career negotiated the most lucrative apparel agreement in the history of NCAA Division II, joins the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ from Oral Roberts University, where he served as deputy athletics director for the Division I program.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s Board of Governors Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
Michael H. Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., a Bridgeport, Conn., native who served as vice chair for the last four years, was elected chair, and David J. Peterson ’88, ’17 Hon., a member of the board for 14 years, was elected vice chair.
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Legendary Connecticut Television Broadcaster to Deliver Commencement Address at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ
Address by Ann Nyberg of WTNH-TV is a highlight of the three-day Commencement celebration from May 9 to 11 on the University’s West 51¶ºÄÌ campus.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Appoints Forward-Looking Leader as Provost
Following a comprehensive national search, Nancy Ortins Savage, Ph.D., was named provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. She was appointed to the role after excelling in an interim capacity for nearly the last two years, distinguishing herself as a collaborative and data-driven leader.
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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ Elects Innovative Higher Education Leader From Fisk University as its Seventh President
Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D., who earned six degrees from Vanderbilt University, joins the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ from Fisk University, an elite HBCU in Nashville, Tennessee, where he served as executive vice president of institutional advancement and enrollment management.
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Celebrating the Empowering Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In a message to the University community, Interim President Sheahon Zenger, Ph.D., encouraged Chargers to embody the values and ideals of Dr. King by speaking out, being advocates, and serving others.