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Here’s how one CT professor is teaching media literacy amid a chaotic political climate
It's been a dizzying few weeks in politics, and these are truly unprecedented times. We've been speaking with Connecticut educators about this moment in history. David Fink is a journalist and college professor. He's taught journalism and American government at UConn and Central Connecticut State University for more than 20 years. He was also a reporter and editor for several newspapers, including the Hartford Courant, where he covered state government and politics.
$3.34 Million USDA Grant Supports Development of Organic Poultry Industry
Organic poultry farming, an increasingly important part of U.S. agriculture, prioritizes animal welfare, environmental protection, and high-quality products and has seen a significant rise in popularity in the recent past. There are nearly 2,000 organic poultry farms in the U.S. according to 2021 data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture,...
As Tweed New Haven Airport welcomes more flights, neighbors renew concerns over traffic, environment
Tweed New Haven Airport will soon be home to a second airline. Breeze Airways later this year will begin flights to and from Tweed, eventually serving several destinations in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Louisiana. The expansion excites airport officials and business leaders, but not everyone is happy...
Joint Education/Health & Human Services Committee Meeting Agenda — Aug. 22
The New Haven Board of Alders Joint Education/Health & Human Services Committee will meet in person on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:30 P.M, in the Board of Alders Chambers, 165 Church St., New Haven to deliberate and act on:. LM 2024 0502. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S...
At the Movies: ‘Alien Romulus’ & ‘Didi’
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The seventh movie in the “Alien” franchise arrives, because they don’t count “Alien vs Predator,” which is a travesty because it’s excellent. “Alien Romulus” looks pretty good too. Not a follow-up to 2017’s “Alien Covenant,” this is...
Yale Quantum Institute Offers Fellowships to Recent PhD GraduatesYale Quantum Institute Offers Fellowships to Recent PhD GraduatesYale Quantum Institute Offers Fellowships to Recent PhD Graduates
The Yale Quantum Institute, founded in 2014, is a hub for cutting-edge research in quantum information physics, quantum optics, and nanophotonics. As part of its mission to advance quantum science, the institute is now accepting applications for its 2025 postdoctoral fellowships. These two-year fellowships will support research in quantum science for recent PhD recipients, providing a stipend of $80,000 per year, healthcare benefits, and an annual discretionary research fund of $5,000.
Gang member sentenced for 2020 club shooting in Hartford
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for a shooting that happened at a club in Hartford in 2020. Carl Jones, who went by “M.O.B.” learned his fate on Thursday, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Liberty vs. Sun: Affordable WNBA Tickets for August 24 Showdown
The Liberty and Sun meet for the final time this season, potentially previewing a championship showdown. Both teams are currently at the top of the WNBA standings and are vying for playoff positioning. The Sun recently bolstered their roster by acquiring Marina Mabrey while the Liberty seek redemption after last year's finals loss. Historically, the Liberty have dominated the matchup, winning all three games this season. This crucial game takes place on August 24 in Brooklyn.
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