CT Community News

Black entrepreneur Jay Norris built Guesst Software to help landlords and tenants share accurate sales data, overcoming challenges in the tech world with innovation and persistence.

As Lenie Urbina graduated from the University of Connecticut, her mind slipped to the Sandy Hook Elementary students and staff members who were killed in 2012 in a tragedy that shocked the nation. Lenie was there that day — a fourth grader hiding in the gym supply closet. The tragedy would follow her for years.

Less than 5% of Connecticut's teachers during the 2023-2024 school year were Black or African American. The number of Black male teachers is even smaller, highlighting a significant gap in representation.

Residents in lower-income areas, often near highways and industrial sites, breathe some of the dirtiest air in Connecticut. An expert says these disparities are rooted in planning decisions made decades ago.

As Connecticut’s landmark transparency law marks its 50th anniversary this year, its legacy as a model for open government continues. The law, established in 1975, guarantees public access to most government records and meetings.

A 2024 report from the Student Experience in the Research University Consortium revealed that the pandemic’s toll on student engagement continues to reverberate across campuses nationwide. Only 44% of students reported a strong sense of belonging on campus.

The job for retirement home staffers is to become like a family to the residents. For some people, coming into a retirement home is their first time living alone.

Through an immersive display, the Bold Beauty Project aims to challenge assumptions, broaden societal definitions of beauty and amplify the voices of disabled individuals within the Yale community.

Lighting the Future, an award ceremony, was held recently to celebrate refugee and immigrant advocates from across Connecticut. Elena’s Light honored four recipients and raised $20,000 in a single night to fund English and driving classes for women rebuilding their lives.