| Central Connecticut State University | |
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| Established | 1849 |
| Type | Public university |
| Endowment | $23 million[1] |
| President | Jack Miller |
| Admin. staff | 416 |
| Undergraduates | 9,678 |
| Postgraduates | 2,637 |
| Location | New Britain, Connecticut, United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 165-acre (0.67 km2) |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I |
| Sports | 18 varsity teams[2] |
| Nickname | Blue Devils |
| Mascot | Blue Devil |
| Affiliations | Northeast Conference |
| Website | www.ccsu.edu |
Central Connecticut State University is a state university in New Britain, Connecticut, United States. The school was moved to its present campus in 1922. The school's slogan is "Start with a dream, finish with a future."
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1849: Founded as New Britain Normal School to train teachers (6th normal school in US)[3]
1867–69: Closed due to opposition in Connecticut General Assembly.[4]
1920s: States begin four year education degrees.
1930: State Board of Education extends normal school curriculum from two to three years
1933: General Assembly creates Teachers College of Connecticut. Last two-year diplomas granted
1934: First bachelor's degrees granted to 61 students[5]
1935: Last three-year diploma awarded
1959: Renamed Central Connecticut State College.
1983: Renamed Central Connecticut State University
CCSU is noteworthy for its politically active student body. The Progressive Student Alliance (PSA) serves students who are left-leaning/liberal, and has been active since 2002 and has hosted dozens of forums, guest speakers, protests and other events. The CCSU College Republicans generally serve the conservative/right-leaning students, hosting events including forums and speeches. Also active are PRIDE (the campus student organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students) and Women Involved Now (WIN) organizations.
The CCSU Student Government Association is made up entirely of undergraduate students, focused on the betterment of campus life and campus issues. The CCSU SGA also funds all undergraduate clubs and organizations, and hosts events on campus for all students to attend.
The Copernican Observatory and Planetarium is located in Copernicus Hall and offers free shows for the general public and school groups.
Connecticut's other three state universities are:
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