Attorney General Seeks to Block Trump Administration Cut That Would Eliminate $35 Million in Medical Research at UConn

Attorney General Seeks to Block Trump Administration Cut That Would Eliminate $35 Million in Medical Research at UConn

Attorney General William Tong and 21 other attorneys general sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge, lifesaving medical and public health research at universities and research institutions across the country.

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Charter Oak State College Teams with Google to Launch CT Online AI Academy

Charter Oak State College Teams with Google to Launch CT Online AI Academy

Charter Oak State College, in partnership with Google, is announcing the Connecticut Online AI Academy, a transformative initiative designed to equip Connecticut residents with the foundational skills needed to thrive in an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven workforce.

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Local New Haven Orgs Collaborate to Help Youth Kick-Start Careers in Technology

Local New Haven Orgs Collaborate to Help Youth Kick-Start Careers in Technology

A new program in New Haven, designed in a collaboration of two local organizations, teaches young adults the skills they need to kick start their career working with technology. It covers hardware topics, such as how to build, repair, and troubleshoot computers and peripheral equipment, as well as software topics, such as introductory coding and networking.

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Hartford Foundation Announces $600,000 Grant, Largest Ever Received by Urban League of Greater Hartford

Hartford Foundation Announces $600,000 Grant, Largest Ever Received by Urban League of Greater Hartford

The Urban League of Greater Hartford has addressed economic disparities experienced by Black residents and other marginalized communities in the region since 1964. To help support the organization’s growth and impact, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded the nonprofit a two-year, $600,000 flexible funding grant, the largest ever received by the organization. 

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Connecticut Science Center Recognizes Outstanding STEM Achievement, Leadership

Connecticut Science Center Recognizes Outstanding STEM Achievement, Leadership

The Connecticut Science Center has recognized honorees of the 2024 STEM Achievement Awards and the Petit Family Foundation Women in Science Leadership Awards. All honorees were selected due to their significant contributions and leadership in STEM fields, showcasing their dedication to advancing science and inspiring future innovators.

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