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2022 Press Releases

December 21, 2022 - Registration Open for Spring Semester at CT's Community Colleges
October 31, 2022 - Tunxis to Hold November Open House
October 17, 2022 - CT State Launches Free Statewide Small Business & Startup Seminars
October 7, 2022 - CT Community Colleges and Xometry Announce Full Tuition Scholarships for Manufacturing Students
September 15, 2022 - Tunxis Foundation Economic Breakfast Presents Panel Discussion on Connecticut Manufacturing
August 25, 2022 - Connecticut Has Best Community College System in U.S.
July 29, 2022 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Events on Campus
June 7, 2022 - Tunxis Announces Spring Semester Dean's List
May 27, 2022 - Tunxis Graduates 472 at 51st Commencement
May 18, 2022 - Tunxis Commencement is May 25
April 28, 2022 - Register for Summer Courses at Tunxis
March 31, 2022 - Tunxis Donates Funds to Assist Ukrainian Refugees
March 30, 2022 - Tunxis Foundation Tasting to Benefit Students
March 24, 2022 - Tunxis Holds Open House & Academic Expo
March 10, 2022 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Event on Campus
February 14, 2022 - Tunxis Student Selected as National 2022 DREAM Scholar
February 8, 2022 - Tunxis Recognized for Three Top Programs
February 1, 2022 - Free Tax Assistance at Tunxis
January 26, 2022 - Tunxis Offers Late-Start Classes
January 14, 2022 - Tunxis Announces Fall Semester Dean's List

2021 Press Releases

December 20, 2021 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Event
December 7, 2021 - Tunxis Adds Cybersecurity Program
November 30, 2021 - Registration Open at Tunxis
November 23, 2021 - Tunxis Foundation Holds Evening of Art and Wine for 50th Anniversary Celebration
November 3, 2021 - Tunxis Announces New Data Science Program
November 1, 2021 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Event on Campus
October 29, 2021 - Governor Lamont, Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, and Google Announce Google Career Certificates Are Now Available Across the Entire CSCU System
October 27, 2021 - Dr. Cathryn Addy Honored with Unveiling of Presidential Portrait at Tunxis
October 20, 2021 - Tunxis Foundation Economic Forum and Breakfast Presents Health Care and Gaming Topics
October 6, 2021 - North-West Region Community Colleges Hold Faculty Job Fair
September 27, 2021 - Tunxis Holds Open House
August 23, 2021 - CSCU Announces Expanded Mental Health Options For Community College Students
July 28, 2021 - Early Childhood Center of Tunxis is Accepting Registrations
July 23, 2021 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Event on Campus
July 20, 2021 - Tunxis Announces Spring Semester Dean's List
July 15, 2021 - Tunxis Foundation Elects New Board Members
July 13, 2021 - Register for Fall Semester at Tunxis
July 7, 2021 - Tunxis Holds Virtual Advanced Manufacturing Information Sessions
June 28, 2021 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Event on Campus
June 24, 2021 - BOR Votes to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for Students
June 16, 2021 - Gov. Lamont Announces Next Generation Manufacturing Technology Center
June 7, 2021 - Tunxis Graduates 590 at 50th Commencement
May 13, 2021 - Tunxis, Asnuntuck, Naugatuck Valley, and Northwestern CT CCs Provide Short-Term Training for In-Demand Careers
May 11, 2021 - Outstanding Tunxis Students Inducted Into PTK Honor Society
May 4, 2021 - Tunxis Offers EMT Training
April 30, 2021 - Tunxis Veterans’ OASIS Receives Donation for Student Veterans
April 26, 2021 - Tunxis Ranks Among Top Military-Friendly Colleges in the U.S.
April 19, 2021 - Register for Summer & Fall Classes at Tunxis
April 7, 2021 - Tunxis Campus CEO Appointed
April 6, 2021 - Tunxis Holds Virtual Open House
April 1, 2021 - Asnuntuck, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern CT and Tunxis CCs Ranked Among Best Colleges in Connecticut
March 25, 2021 - Board of Regents Appoints Five Campus Chief Executive Officers
March 18, 2021 - Tunxis Hosts Virtual Meeting with CT Legislators
March 17, 2021 - Tunxis Holds Virtual Information Sessions
March 4, 2021 - Tunxis Foundation Holds Dueling Pianos Outdoor Performance
February 22, 2021 - Asnuntuck, Tunxis and Northwestern CT CCs Ranked Among Best Community Colleges in Connecticut
February 3, 2021 - Five Community Colleges Receive $3.4 Million in Federal Funding for Health Care Career Training
February 2, 2021 - Tunxis Receives Gene Haas Foundation Donation for Manufacturing Student Scholarships
January 29, 2021 - Tunxis Announces Fall Semester Dean's List
January 26, 2021 - Tunxis Offers Late-Start and Accelerated Online Classes

2020 Press Releases

December 22, 2020 - Tunxis Graduates of Scholarship Program Help Fill In-Demand Health Care Jobs
December 17, 2020 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Online Registration Event
December 11, 2020 - Register for Spring Semester at Tunxis
November 19, 2020 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Online Registration Event
November 19, 2020 - Board of Regents Appoints Dr. Jane Gates as Interim CSCU President
November 10, 2020 - Tunxis Offers Online Winter Session Courses
November 2, 2020 - Tunxis and CT College of Technology Student Receives NSF Award
October 30, 2020 - Tunxis Community College Announces Full Scholarships for Energy Management Studies
October 20, 2020 - Tunxis Voted Among Best Colleges in Best of Hartford Magazine
October 15, 2020 - Tunxis Holds Virtual Information Sessions
October 1, 2020 - Tunxis Holds Virtual Open House
August 26, 2020 - Tunxis Offers Late-Start and Accelerated Online Classes
August 20, 2020 - Tunxis Enrolling Students in Advanced Manufacturing Technology Programs
August 19, 2020 - Tunxis Recognized as One of Best for Online Learning in Connecticut
August 12, 2020 - Tunxis to Hold Virtual Saturday Registration Event
August 4, 2020 - Tunxis Professor Awarded for Innovations in Advanced Technology Education
July 27, 2020 - 2,200 Students Eligible for PACT at Priority Deadline; Funding Remains on a First Come, First Served Basis
July 2, 2020 - Register for Fall Semester at Tunxis
June 26, 2020 - Tunxis Announces Spring Semester Dean's List
June 18, 2020 - Board of Regents Funds Free Community College Program for Fall 2020 Semester
June 17, 2020 - Tunxis Celebrates Class of 2020 Graduates
June 8, 2020 - Tunxis Holds Virtual Information Sessions
June 4, 2020 - Tunxis Students Garner Scholarships and Awards
May 29, 2020 - Tunxis Students Inducted Into EPT Honor Society
May 21, 2020 - Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes Connecticut Community College Chapters With Top Awards
May 20, 2020 - Tunxis Faculty Recognized for Excellence in Teaching and Research
May 12, 2020 - Register for Online Summer Courses at Tunxis
April 28, 2020 - Tunxis Holds Virtual Information Sessions
April 13, 2020 - Donations Help Tunxis Students Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
April 9, 2020 - CSCU Institutions Partner to Create Face Shields and Devices for Connecticut Health Care Providers
April 6, 2020 - Tunxis Campus CEO Receives Paragon Award for New College Presidents
March 30, 2020 - Tunxis Art Students Chosen for Hartford Art School Exhibition
March 26, 2020 - Tunxis Donates Protective Equipment and Supplies to Bristol Hospital During COVID-19 Outbreak
March 5, 2020 - Tunxis Events Scheduled for March & April
February 28, 2020 - New Building at Tunxis to Become Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center
February 21, 2020 - CT Community College Regional President and Dean Represent Connecticut on Capitol Hill
February 13, 2020 - Regional Community Colleges Hold Part-Time Faculty Job Fair
February 12, 2020 - Tunxis Events Scheduled for February & March
February 11, 2020 - Tunxis Holds Kick-off Event for 50th Anniversary Celebrations
February 10, 2020 - Tunxis Hosts Event on Serving Student Veterans
February 7, 2020 - Free Tax Assistance at Tunxis
February 5, 2020 - Tunxis Hosts Mechanical Engineering Technologies Program
February 4, 2020 - Tunxis Business Program Accreditation Reaffirmed by ACBSP
January 30, 2020 - Tunxis Ranks Among Top Military-Friendly Colleges in the U.S.
January 28, 2020 - Legislators Attend Tunxis Breakfast
January 27, 2020 - Tunxis Begins 50th Anniversary Celebrations
January 24, 2020 - Tunxis Offers Late-Start and Accelerated Classes
January 14, 2020 - Tunxis Announces Fall Semester Dean's List

2019 Press Releases

December 19, 2019 - CSCU Officially Launches Pledge to Advance Connecticut
December 18, 2019 - Tunxis to Hold Career Training Open House
December 10, 2019 - Tunxis Art Class Finishes First International Collaboration
December 5, 2019 - Tunxis Hosts Engineering Technology Challenge Program for Hartford High School Students
November 22, 2019 - Register for Spring Semester at Tunxis
November 19, 2019 - Tunxis Offers Free FAFSA Help Sessions
November 5, 2019 - Tunxis Offers Winter Session Courses
October 30, 2019 - Tunxis Gallery Exhibition Features 1960s and 1970s Icons
October 15, 2019 - Tunxis and College of Technology Receive National Science Foundation Award for Manufacturing Resource Center
October 4, 2019 - National Domestic Violence Display Marks 18th Year on View at Tunxis
September 24, 2019 - Tunxis Holds Open House
September 19, 2019 - Tunxis Professor Reaches Final of Seven Summits with Mount Carstensz Pyramid
September 17, 2019 - Tunxis Foundation Networking Breakfast to Feature Panel of Security Experts
August 30, 2019 - Asnuntuck and Tunxis Women’s Leadership Programs Receive Grant from Aurora Women and Girls Foundation
August 15, 2019 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Event on August 24
August 12, 2019 - Tunxis Enrolling Students in Advanced Manufacturing Technology Programs
August 7, 2019 - Tunxis Announces Class of 2019 Graduates
August 2, 2019 - Tunxis CC Foundation Elects New Leadership
August 1, 2019 - Tunxis Holds Health Careers Open House
July 26, 2019 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Event on August 10
July 18, 2019 - Register for Fall Semester at Tunxis
July 12, 2019 - Tunxis Dental Hygiene Students Provide Care to Underserved Children With Help from Henry Schein Cares Foundation Grant
July 11, 2019 - Tunxis Announces Spring Semester Dean's List
June 4, 2019 - Smart Manufacturing Workshop for High School and Community College Educators at Tunxis May 28 & 29
May 30, 2019 - 92-Year-Old Tunxis Student to be Awarded Honorary Degree at 48th Commencement
May 16, 2019 - Epsilon Pi Tau Holds Initiation Ceremony
May 14, 2019 - CSCU Names Interim Campus Chief Executive Officers
May 14, 2019 - Tunxis Holds College Planning Conference for Local High School Students
May 8, 2019 - CT Community Colleges Join Achieving the Dream to Improve Student Success
May 2, 2019 - Tunxis Student Presented With Civic Leadership Award
April 29, 2019 - Tunxis Students Graduate from Women’s Leadership Program
April 22, 2019 - Tunxis Student Selected to Visit NASA in April
April 18, 2019 - Tunxis Joins in Connecticut Science Center STEM Showcase
April 18, 2019 - Board of Regents Appoint Regional Presidents
April 17, 2019 - Tunxis Awards Energy Scholarships to High School Students at CT Science & Engineering Fair
April 13, 2019 - Community College Students Honored by All-Connecticut Academic Team
April 4, 2019 - Register for Summer Courses at Tunxis
April 3, 2019 - Tunxis Holds Advanced Manufacturing Open House
March 27, 2019 - Tunxis Foundation Holds Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Student Scholarships
March 25, 2019 - Tunxis PTK Chapter Receives Awards for Achievements
March 21, 2019 - Tunxis Dental Hygiene Students Serve Student Veterans and Community
March 14, 2019 - Tunxis Holds Health Careers Open House
March 12, 2019 - Tunxis Celebrates New Women’s Leadership Program
March 11, 2019 - Tunxis Events Scheduled for April
February 15, 2019 - CSCU Announces "Team Works" Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Plan
February 6, 2019 - Tunxis Civic Engagement Institute Hosts Talks
February 4, 2019 - Tunxis Events Scheduled for February & March
January 30, 2019 - Free Tax Assistance at Tunxis
January 14, 2019 - Tunxis Offers Saturday and Late Start Courses
January 14, 2019 - Tunxis Announces Fall Semester Dean's List
January 9, 2019 - Tunxis Inducts Business Students into Kappa Beta Delta National Honor Society
January 4, 2019 - Tunxis Holds Health Careers Open House

2018 Press Releases

December 19, 2018 - Register for Spring Semester at Tunxis—Sat. Registration is Jan. 5
December 3, 2018 - Author Discusses Personal Finance with Tunxis Students
November 28, 2018 - Winter Session Courses at Tunxis
November 27, 2018 - Asnuntuck and Tunxis Community Colleges Awarded for Top Online Learning Programs in Connecticut
November 6, 2018 - NBC CT Chief Meteorologist to Speak at Tunxis
October 25, 2018 - Tunxis Student Named Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
October 24, 2018 - Tunxis Executive Director Facilitates National Roundtable on STEM Workforce Needs
October 22, 2018 - Tunxis Holds Grand Opening Celebration of Civic Engagement Institute
October 10, 2018 - Tunxis Offers Free Tuition in Health Careers Programs to Students Who Receive SNAP
October 2, 2018 - CSCU Becomes First in New England to Offer Free Classes to SNAP Enrolled Students at All 12 State Community Collegs
September 27, 2018 - Health and Wellness Fair at Tunxis
September 25, 2018 - CSCU: Follett Agreement Saves Students $4 Million on Text Books in One Year
September 24, 2018 - Tunxis Holds Open House
September 21, 2018 - Tunxis Civic Engagement Institute Hosts Talks
September 12, 2018 - [email protected] Open House Celebrates 18 Years
September 7, 2018 - Tunxis Joins CT State Colleges & Universities to Showcase High-Tech Programs
September 6, 2018 - Stanley Black & Decker CEO to Speak at Tunxis Foundation Networking Breakfast
August 30, 2018 - Tunxis Students Finish Bioscience and Health Research Fellowships
August 24, 2018 - Tunxis Project Awarded Grant for CT Community College Student Study Abroad Experiences
August 9, 2018 - [email protected] Holds Open House
August 8, 2018 - Tunxis to Hold Saturday Registration Event on August 25
July 27, 2018 - Tunxis Announces Spring 2018 Dean's List
July 24, 2018 - Register for Fall Semester at Tunxis
July 16, 2018 - Tunxis Registered Medical Assistant Program Students Volunteer at Yard Goats Blood Drive
July 13, 2018 - Tunxis Holds Health Careers Open House
July 5, 2018 - Tunxis Enrolling Students in New Advanced Manufacturing Technology Programs
June 15, 2018 - Tunxis Students Garner Scholarships and Awards
June 12, 2018 - Tunxis Students May Be Able to Use Federal Pell Grants for Summer Tuition
June 7, 2018 - Tunxis Announces Tuition Match Scholarship Program With Charter Oak
June 4, 2018 - Outstanding Tunxis Students Inducted Into PTK International Honor Society
June 1, 2018 - Tunxis Graduates 645 at 47th Commencement
May 24, 2018 - Tunxis Students Win Contest for Community Service
May 23, 2018 - Tunxis Dental Hygiene Program Celebrates 40th Anniversary
May 22, 2018 - Tunxis Receives Grant for Student Research in Bioscience and Health
May 14, 2018 - Tunxis Commencement is May 30
May 9, 2018 - Tunxis Receives State Grant to Help Assess Connecticut’s Energy Code Compliance
May 8, 2018 - Tunxis Hosts Engineering Technology Challenge Program for New Britain and Hartford High School Students
May 4, 2018 - Tunxis Professor Receives CT Board of Regents Teaching Award
May 3, 2018 - President James Lombella Receives Award at PTK Annual Convention
May 1, 2018 - Tunxis Donates to New Britain’s Holmes Elementary School
April 30, 2018 - Tunxis Offers Free FAFSA Help in May
April 24, 2018 - Tunxis Foundation Hires Keith Madore as Executive Director
April 6, 2018 - Tunxis Professor Receives Women of Innovation Award
April 5, 2018 - Register for Summer Courses at Tunxis
April 4, 2018 - Tunxis Announces New Website for Student Veterans
March 29, 2018 - Tunxis Holds College Planning Conference
March 28, 2018 - Tunxis Offers Free FAFSA Help in April
March 27, 2018 - Tunxis Professor Nominated a Women of Innovation Award Finalist
March 20, 2018 - Tunxis Holds Health Careers Open House
March 12, 2018 - Tunxis Donates to Bristol School's Playscape Fund
March 5, 2018 - Tunxis Events Scheduled for March & April
March 1, 2018 - Tunxis Offers Free FAFSA Help Sessions
February 28, 2018 - Tunxis Employee Organizes Suit Drive
February 20, 2018 - Tunxis Announces New Executive Director
February 14, 2018 - Tunxis Students Save More Than $400,000 on Textbooks
February 1, 2018 - Tunxis Dental Assisting Program Accepting Applications
January 29, 2018 - Tunxis Hosts Mechanical Engineering Technologies Program
January 25, 2018 - Tunxis Civic Engagement Institute Hosts Talks
January 11, 2018 - Tunxis Business Office Technology Medical Program Prepares Students for Careers in Growing Health Information Field
January 10, 2018 - CT Community College Dean Represents Connecticut on Capitol Hill
January 8, 2018 - Tunxis Offers EMT Training

2017 Press Releases

December 21, 2017 - Tunxis Veterans’ OASIS Receives Donation for Student Veterans
December 20, 2017 - Tunxis Student Veterans Get Private Holiday Tour of Governor’s Residence
December 14, 2017 - Tunxis Holds Super Saturday Registration Event
December 12, 2017 - Tunxis Foundation Networking and Fundraising Breakfast Raises Funds for Student Scholarships
December 6, 2017 - Register for Spring Semester at Tunxis
November 29, 2017 - Tunxis Business Students Inducted into Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society
November 28, 2017 - Tunxis Gallery Exhibitions Showcase Student and Faculty Works
November 27, 2017 - Tunxis Hosts Engineering Technology Challenge Program for Hartford High School Students
November 21, 2017 - Winter Session Courses at Tunxis
November 20, 2017 - Tunxis Thanksgiving Gift Bags Benefit Less Fortunate Students and Their Families
November 16, 2017 - Avon Student Donates to Tunxis Food Pantry
November 14, 2017 - Asnuntuck and Tunxis President Speaks at National Conference
November 9, 2017 - Tunxis Hosts 3rd Annual Greater Hartford Mini Maker Faire
October 24, 2017 - Judy Dworin Performance Project Returns to Tunxis
October 23, 2017 - Founder of Executive Coaching Firm to Speak at Tunxis Foundation Networking Breakfast
October 19, 2017 - Tunxis Offers Free FAFSA Help Sessions
October 17, 2017 - Tunxis Holds Business Administration Program Open House
October 13, 2017 - CT Community College Students Receive NASA CT Space Grant Consortium Scholarships
October 10, 2017 - National Domestic Violence Display on View at Tunxis
September 28, 2017 - Tunxis Hosts 3rd Annual Greater Hartford Mini Maker Faire
September 26, 2017 - “A Suspension of Stereotypic Perception” Photographic Exhibition at Tunxis
September 19, 2017 - Tunxis Professor to Give Talk on 2016 Everest Climb
September 19, 2017 - Mood Disorder Screenings at Tunxis
September 12, 2017 - Tunxis Student and Faculty Spin-a-thon Donations Benefit Hurricane Harvey Victims
September 7, 2017 - Free Workshops at Tunxis
September 5, 2017 - CSCU President Ojakian: Eliminating DACA is Heartbreaking and Has a Devastating Impact on Some of Our State's Best Students
August 31, 2017 - Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Students Can Now Purchase New Books at Discounted Rates and Receive Price Matching
August 29, 2017 - Tunxis Energy Management Program Exhibits at Green Expo
August 17, 2017 - Tunxis Awarded Grant to Support Student Study Abroad in France
August 3, 2017 - Register for Fall Semester at Tunxis
July 12, 2017 - Tunxis Announces Class of 2017 Graduates
June 21, 2017 - Tunxis Students Garner Scholarships and Awards
June 16, 2017 - Tunxis Launches the Connecticut Community Colleges’ First International Education Initiative
June 13, 2017 - Tunxis Announces Spring 2017 Dean's List
June 8, 2017 - Outstanding Tunxis Students Inducted Into PTK International Honor Society
May 25, 2017 - "Tunxis Drawing III" Event at West Hartford Art League
May 16, 2017 - Tunxis Commencement is May 25
May 10, 2017 - Tunxis Professor Receives CT Board of Regents Teaching Award
April 28, 2017 - Tunxis Students are Legislative Interns
April 21, 2017 - Register for Summer Courses at Tunxis
March 23, 2017 - Board of Regents Announces Interim Presidents For Gateway and Tunxis Community Colleges
March 22, 2017 - “My Brother’s Keeper” Panel Discussion on Mentoring at Tunxis
March 16, 2017 - Election Panel Discussion at Tunxis
March 9, 2017 - Tunxis Offers Free FAFSA Assistance
March 7, 2017 - Career Fairs at Tunxis
February 22, 2017 - Tunxis Events Scheduled for March
February 16, 2017 - Tunxis Holds College Planning Conference
February 13, 2017 - Farmington Boy Makes Donations to Tunxis Food Pantry
February 7, 2017 - Tunxis Dental Assisting Students Teach Preschoolers About Oral Health
January 27, 2017 - Tunxis Offers Career Focused Workshops
January 17, 2017 - Tunxis Announces Fall 2016 Dean's List
January 12, 2017 - Open House at Early Childhood Center of Tunxis
January 9, 2017 - Spring Semester Registration

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