Our academic community gathered within our events center of CT State Housatonic for a momentous occasion as we celebrated the formal commencement of the academic year. Leading us through this inspiring event was our Interim CEO, Dr. Manuel Gomez, who continued the tradition of uplifting our students and extending a warm welcome to new and familiar faces on our campus.

Interim CEO Dr. Manuel Gomez posed with students in the Textiles Club during Housatonic Club Day. CT State Housatonic hosted Housatonic Club Day on September 12th in the courtyard where students learned about the many student clubs available on campus.

Dr. Maduko discusses the many advantages of the recent merger of the 12 legacy colleges into CT State Community College on CT Style, which airs on WTNH./h2>

On July 27, a remarkable event unfolded as young minds from our Advanced Manufacturing Camp donned their graduation caps! This particular camp, dedicated to fostering skills in advanced manufacturing, witnessed the culmination of hard work and determination from these bright students.

Summer brings a burst of creativity to CT State! The Housatonic Museum of Art (HMA) collaborated with artist Creighton Michael to unveil his captivating wooden sculpture,

Interim CEO Dr. Manuel Gomez with students on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at the Manufacturing Open House. This event was hosted by the Housatonic campus in partnership with Platt Technical High School and ApprenticeshipWorks/The WorkPlace.

Fall 2023 semester credit classes start on August 29 with a mix of on-campus, online, and hybrid course options.

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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) has received its initial accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) to establish a comprehensive and statewide community college with 17 campuses across Connecticut providing quality, accessible, and affordable higher education.

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CT State Community College’s 12 campuses will hold “Enroll in a Day” for new and continuing students on Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can meet with an advisor, finalize their schedules, and register for classes at one of CT State’s 12 locations listed.  

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On Thursday, May 25,in addition to awarding well-earned associate degrees to its hardworking graduates, Housatonic Community College (HCC) will recognize six outstanding community leaders with honorary Associate Science degrees at the college’s 56th commencement ceremony.

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Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) President Terrence Cheng today announced that he is appointing Dr. Dwayne Smith, who has served as CEO of Housatonic Community College since 2020, as interim president of Southern Connecticut State University. Smith, who previously served as interim president of Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Missouri, following his 13-year stint as that institution’s provost, has an extensive academic background at the university level.

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Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) President Terrence Cheng today announced that he is appointing Dr. Dwayne Smith, who has served as CEO of Housatonic Community College since 2020, as interim president of Southern Connecticut State University. Smith, who previously served as interim president of Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Missouri, following his 13-year stint as that institution’s provost, has an extensive academic background at the university level.

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