Western Connecticut State University News

Ever since the 1980s people who spend time on Candlewood Lake have had to contend with an invasive plant that clogs up the water.

Brandon von Koschembahr, a descendant of Brooklyn Heights residents, died November 25 of injuries suffered in a Connecticut car accident, the Ridgefield Press reported.

They're both entrepreneurial Greenwich businessmen. They're both politically connected, though neither has held statewide elective office.

For much of its history, downtown Danbury has been home to a diverse group of ethnicities.

Statistics used to determine the graduation rates from Connecticut's state universities not only fail to reveal the whole truth, but can be quite misleading.

Wide-eyed and excited children waited for their chance to meet Santa Claus during the city's annual tree lighting ceremony Tuesday.

Mary Andreotta directs the Newtown Choral Society in this 2006 photo. Ms Andreotta returns after a one-year sabbatical for her tenth season directing the local singing group.

A Ridgefield teen, who died Friday morning from injuries incurred in a car accident, was always willing to extend a helping hand, friends said Saturday.

Bethel High School senior Pete Gallagher has maintained a Facebook page for a couple of years, mainly to communicate with friends and send photos.

The music department at Western Connecticut State University usually concentrates on either the classical or jazz programs offered there.

Juan Roberto Melendez didn't understand what was going when police officers put him in handcuffs.

Jerrod Cattey Trio Launches the 2009-2010 Music Series at Canton Public Library At The Library Submitted by Jane Hoben, Canton Public Library, on 2009-11-20.   Canton Public Library opens its 2009-2010 Music Series with the appearance of the Jerrod Cattey Trio on Sunday, December 6, at 2 p.m. The program coincides with the 10th Anniversary ...

Here are the indisputable facts, according to Berrien Moore III . "The Industrial Revolution happened,'' he said in a Science at Night speech at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury this week.

The Eurasian watermilfoil shouldn't be in Candlewood Lake, or anywhere within thousands of miles.

Mary Edgett isn't shy about her age. At 107, and after a long career as a beloved city teacher, she's got every reason to be appreciative of what five score and seven years of life have brought her.

Juan Melendez was 33 years old when he was charged with murdering and robbing Delbert Baker in Florida.

Nada Takla received her teaching certification from Western Connecticut State University and now teaches at Rogers Park Middle School in the city.

Some stood for "Anchors Aweigh," some for the "Marines' Hymn." Still others waited until they heard the rousing music accompanying "The Air Force Song." "Off we go into the wild blue yonder, climbing high into the sun." Veterans who remembered the battles of Normandy and Iwo Jima and 20-year-olds yet to see action stood when the wind ensemble of ...

EDUCATION: Studied at Old Dominion University and Western Connecticut State University; no degree.

Pianist Xiayin Wang will perform Sunday at 3 p.m. at Ives Concert Hall on the midtown campus of Western Connecticut State University, 181 White St., Danbury.