BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Housatonic Museum of Art (HMA), announced on Thursday that it has been nominated for The Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. Rep. Jim Himes submitted the museum for the nation’s highest honor that recognizes outstanding American museums and libraries that have made…
Wilton, CT – With the world experiencing its own version of the Roaring Twenties, Wilton Library is moving ahead with its plan for its Wilton Reads 2020 community-wide reading program based on F. Scott’s Fitzgerald’s Tales of the Jazz Age. With the late jazz legend Dave Brubeck’s centennial birthday this December, the announcement of the…
FAIRFIELD, CT – Sacred Heart University has received nearly $250,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a project that aims to teach advanced skills in cyberinfrastructure security to community-college students. The NSF is an independent federal agency that funds around 25% of all federally supported, basic research conducted by national, higher-education institutions. Its grant…
NORWALK, CT – An invasive jellyfish no bigger than a nickel – but one that has sent people to the hospital in agony – now can be seen in a rare public display in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Clinging jellyfish (Gonionemus vertens) are now clinging and pulsing safely behind glass as The Maritime Aquarium…
STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way is launching an expanded, multi-lingual program for children experiencing, or at risk of, developmental delays. The enhanced program, generously supported in part by The Community Fund of Darien and New Canaan Community Foundation, and other generous grants expands services from birth through age five, with additional service options for children…
Protect Our Power awards SHU $25,000 for creating best practices for electricity utilities against DDoS attack protection FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Sacred Heart University has received a $25,000 grant from Protect Our Power, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institute headed by professionals from the physical and cyber defense communities, as well as finance and government. The organization’s focus is…
Davis Educational Foundation award is funding new pandemic teaching model FAIRFIELD, Conn.—The Davis Educational Foundation has awarded Sacred Heart University a $25,000 grant for new class procedures beginning in the fall semester. The University’s SHU-Flex model will give students the choice to attend live, on-campus classes or live-stream classes from elsewhere. Students also will be…
STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank recently announced this year’s recipients of the Richard E. Taber Citizenship Award scholarships. This annual award honors Fairfield County high school students who consistently demonstrate good citizenship at school, at home and in the community. The program awards scholarships to three deserving students, and is designed to recognize and…
FAIRFIELD, CT – The Western Connecticut Military Officers Association (WCMOA), Quest Diagnostics and Patriot Bank, N.A., are honored to announce the 45th annual Young American Awards. This prestigious program will recognize high school seniors, nominated from over 20 Fairfield County high schools, who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic success and community service at a “virtual” awards…
DANBURY, CT – Western Connecticut State University has been recognized by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine® (EIM) initiative for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. The university is one of only 166 universities and colleges around the world to be recognized for this achievement. WCSU’s efforts…
