University News Archives | Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ News /news/category/university-news/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:12:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/www.bridgeport.edu/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/cropped-pk.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 University News Archives | Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ News /news/category/university-news/ 32 32 199775387 Turning a Love of Sports into Impact: Q&A with Dr. Mendel Murray /news/turning-sports-into-impact/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:10:55 +0000 /news/?p=5110 Mendel Murray, Ed.D., built his career at the intersection of athletics, education, and equity. For Murray ’18, ’20, sports have always been more than a game. In this interview, he shares how UB took a chance on him, how that …

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]]> 5110 From Student to Scientist: UB Alum Jeffrey Ostrove Donates $50K to Support Future Biologists /news/alum-donates-to-support-future-biologists/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:40:04 +0000 /news/?p=4647 Trailblazing biotech innovator and proud UB alumn Jeffrey M. Ostrove, Ph.D. (’75), is paying it forward in a big way — donating $50,000 to establish a new biology scholarship for future generations of Purple Knights. “I have a warm place …

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]]> 4647 Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Celebrates a Day of Triumph and Inspiration at 115th Commencement Ceremonies /news/2025-commencement-recap/ Wed, 07 May 2025 13:32:31 +0000 /news/?p=4458 2025 Graduates challenged to shape the future and build enduring legacies On Saturday, May 3, Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥â€™s (UB) community gathered at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater for the University’s 115th commencement ceremonies. While grey clouds gradually overtook sunny skies, the …

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]]> 4458 Baldwin and Thorsen: A Life, Legacy, and Literary Journey /news/james-baldwin-documentary/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:36:46 +0000 /news/?p=4008 By Abigail Giron Marroquin Go Tell It on the Mountain If Beale Street Could Talk Giovanni’s Room All these books are American classics written by the one and only James Baldwin. On Tuesday, Oct 22, I had the privilege of …

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]]> 4008 Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Launches Varsity Rowing Teams, Beginning Fall 2025 /news/varsity-rowing-teams/ Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:21:38 +0000 /news/?p=4004 Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) is excited to announce the expansion of its varsity athletic offerings with the addition of men’s and women’s Rowing in the fall of 2025. The launch of this program is being made possible through a generous …

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]]> 4004 NBALAB Is a Game-Changer for UB Students /news/nbalab-impact/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:46:28 +0000 /news/?p=3989 At the intersection of sports innovation and business development is creating a pathway for Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) students to explore their passions and sharpen their professional skills. NBALAB is the NBA’s research and development incubator, designed to foster innovation …

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]]> 3989 Game On — 5 Reasons to Join a School with eSports /news/schools-with-esports/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:55:18 +0000 /news/?p=3944 As technology becomes further ingrained in all areas of our personal and professional lives, the eSports arena continues to boom. eSports isn’t only about gaming — it’s a competitive and strategic activity requiring impeccable coordination, advanced critical thinking, teamwork, and …

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]]> 3944 UB and BPD Domestic Violence Symposium Promotes Awareness and Thoughtful Discussion /news/promoting-domestic-violence-awareness/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:47:08 +0000 /news/?p=3941 By: Yemarah Dallas October serves as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this past October, Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ (UB) and the Bridgeport Police Department (BPD) hosted a Domestic Violence Symposium to discuss resources available to support victims of domestic abuse …

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]]> 3941 Ô½ÄÏÖ±²¥ Sees Growth in Domestic Enrollment /news/growth-in-domestic-enrollment/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:56:35 +0000 /news/?p=3922 Universities across the U.S. are facing the potential for significant decreases in domestic enrollment as birth rates have declined since the 2008 recession, and the rollout of the new FAFSA has created unanticipated hurdles for aspiring college students. University of …

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]]> 3922 The Introvert’s Guide to Getting Involved in College /news/college-guide-for-introverts/ Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:30:48 +0000 /news/?p=3900 College is a daunting (yet exciting!) transformational period, full of new experiences and fresh faces. It can be understandably difficult to find your groove during your first semester away from home. If you’re a self-identified introvert, this feat may seem …

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