WINDHAM, CT -- Eastern Connecticut State University’s Health Sciences Department recently received a $74,303 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority to construct a new physical therapy laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment.
Higher Education
HARTFORD, CT -- A newly renovated Radiologic Technology Laboratory opened in the fall semester for students enrolled in the nationally accredited health professions program at Capital Community College. The new lab was made posssible by a $75,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Education Facilities Authority (CHEFA).
FARMINGTON, CT -- Asnuntuck and Tunxis Community Colleges have received more than $22,000 in renewed grant support from Aurora Women and Girls Foundation for "Launch Your Leadership Journey" (LYLJ), a tuition-free, experiential leadership development program for female students at both colleges.
HARTFORD, CT -- The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has awarded a two-year, $200,000 grant to enable the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education to offer its Career Beginnings program at all Hartford high schools, with the addition of New Visions High School.
BRIDGEPORT, CT -- The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Housatonic Community College Foundation to support women who are interested in pursuing a career in the manufacturing industry.
WINSTED, CT -- Students at Northwestern Connecticut Community College in need of assistance with the basic needs of life soon will have a bit more help. The institution announced Monday it has received a $6,000 grant from the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, which will go to bolster its Student Emergency Fund.