Tag: University of Bridgeport
Regional college and university roundup
An overview of the latest events and activities in the local schools of higher learning.
University of Bridgeport reports five accreditation updates
The university said two of its programs were recognized by agencies for the first time.
Seven Connecticut colleges launch Tech Talent Accelerator initiative
The University of Bridgeport is the sole Fairfield County school in this endeavor.
William Guerrero named CFO at University of Bridgeport
Guerrero joins UB from Massachusetts’ Springfield College.
Danbury’s Peter Buck, billionaire co-founder of Subway, dies at 90
Peter Buck used much of his fortune for philanthropic endeavors.
3DX Industries chooses Bridgeport for East Coast operations hub
The company is seeking to create an additive manufacturing degree program at the University of Bridgeport.
U. of Bridgeport adding 10 new sports to athletics program
This is the first program expansion since Goodwin University acquired the school in May.
Goodwin University completes acquisition of University of Bridgeport
The acquisition was worth $32 million, and allows UB to retain its name and operate as an independent institution.
Paier College of Art moves to Bridgeport, becomes Paier College
The institution began in 1946 as the Paier School of Applied Arts in West Haven.
Report finds Connecticut’s independent colleges pump $15.4B into the state
The schools collectively employ nearly 30,000 people statewide.
Accreditation board gives initial okay for Goodwin’s takeover of U. of...
The East Hartford-based Goodwin is teaming with Hamden's Paier College of Art on the takeover.
Sacred Heart University withdraws from U. of Bridgeport takeover plan
The decision was not related to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the school.
WPKN-FM relocating studio to downtown Bridgeport
The station began in 1963 as a campus radio station.
University of Bridgeport partners with three CT colleges
The University of Bridgeport will continue to operate as an independent entity.
University of Bridgeport president leaving for Texas job
Trombley took the helm at Bridgeport in July 2018.