Goodwin University

09/02/2026

Back-to-school fun isn’t just for the daytime! 🎉

Join the Goodwin community for a Back-to-School Family Picnic on Thursday, September 10 from 4:30–7 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy an evening filled with back-to-school supply giveaways, bubbles, a bounce house, face painting, ice cream and more! 🍦🎨🫧

We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to the Petit Family Foundation for its continued support of our Dental Hygiene program and the work our students do in the community. 💙🦷

This support helps our students gain valuable hands-on experience while expanding access to oral healthcare for those who need it most.

Thank you for investing in our students, our community, and the future of Connecticut’s healthcare workforce!

We are proud to support Goodwin University Dental Hygiene Program!

As one of only four accredited dental hygiene programs in Connecticut, Goodwin University plays a vital role in preparing skilled, culturally competent dental hygienists to meet the state’s growing healthcare workforce needs.

The Petit Family Foundation’s support helps provide hands-on dental hygiene student training and free oral healthcare to underserved populations through Goodwin’s community-based programs and onsite Dental Clinic.

📸 Pictured:

Dr. Bill Petit, President, Petit Family Foundation
Christine Walsh, Dental Hygiene Program Director, Goodwin University
Amy Rodriguez, Grants Officer, Goodwin University

We are honored to support Goodwin University’s commitment to education, workforce development, and improving access to quality oral healthcare.

08/27/2026

🩺 A milestone worth celebrating!

Congratulations to Goodwin University’s newest Practical Nursing (LPN) and Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) students who recently celebrated their Pinning Ceremonies! 🎓💙

The nursing pin represents more than completing a program — it reflects the dedication, compassion, resilience, and countless hours of hands-on learning that brought our students to this moment.

We’re incredibly proud of everything our newest nursing graduates have accomplished and can’t wait to see the difference they make in the lives of their future patients and communities.

Congratulations, nurses! 👏🩺

To see the full PN photo album, visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3hE1
To see the full ADN photo album, visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3gCu

08/26/2026

We would love to invite you to the 25th Anniversary of the Day That Changed & Shaped Our Nation. On Friday, September 11, 2026, Goodwin University will be hosting "Our Day Of Remembrance" at The Fallen Star Memorial on campus at 10AM.

The program is open to the public and we encourage Goodwin University faculty, staff and students to join us as the Town of East Hartford honors and pays tribute to our First Responders, Military, and those who perished on 9/11/2001.

08/24/2026

Education and workforce development go hand in hand — but cost and flexibility can often stand in the way.

Goodwin University is partnering with 3SquaresVT to offer eligible Vermont residents no-cost, flexible online education and job-skills training, making Goodwin the state’s first collegiate provider through the program. The partnership expands access to education while helping connect Vermont residents with the skills and credentials needed to pursue in-demand career opportunities.

Participants can choose from a range of pathways, including associate degrees in Funeral Service, Human Services, and Business Administration; a certificate in Medical Billing and Coding; and short-term training in areas such as healthcare, manufacturing, entrepreneurship, business administration, and digital skills.

To read “Goodwin University Partners with 3SquaresVT to Offer Exclusive No-Cost Training Programs,” visit:

Explore 3SquaresVT job training programs from Goodwin University, offering eligible Vermont residents no-cost online career training, certificates, and degrees.

08/21/2026

Summer semester: almost complete! ☀️📚

As classes wrap up this Sunday, August 23, we want to congratulate all of our Goodwin students who put in the work, stayed focused, and kept moving forward these past few months. You did it! 👏

Summer Break runs August 24–September 7, so take some well-earned time to relax, recharge, and be proud of everything you accomplished.

Enjoy the break, Goodwin! We’ll see you back in September! 💙💚

08/20/2026

Meet GEARY-Y 🤖🔥 Goodwin’s newest welding ambassador, built to show what can happen when creativity, craftsmanship, and a pile of scrap come together.

First-semester welding student Henry Davis, with help from Instructor Shamus Holcomb, created GEARY-Y using donated automotive parts that once belonged to everything from a Ford pickup truck and Chevy engine to a Kubota tractor, Honda, Dodge, and Cadillac.

What might look like scrap to some became something entirely different in the hands of a welder. GEARY-Y is proof that with the right skills and a little imagination, pieces from completely different places can come together to create something marvelous.

And rumor has it... he never sleeps.

Great work, Henry and Shamus! 👏

08/19/2026

Pumpkin spice may already be making its way back onto coffee menus, but we’re not done soaking up the outdoors just yet.

Just steps from Goodwin’s campus, the Connecticut River and South Meadows River Trail offer the perfect place to step away, get some fresh air, and experience a different side of our neighborhood. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful walk, a little time in nature, or somewhere new to explore between classes, add this spot to your list!

Sometimes a change of scenery is closer than you think. 💚💙

08/14/2026

Sometimes, finding your purpose starts with a single moment. 💙

For Goodwin University Medical Assisting graduate Maria Paradis, that moment came during an ordinary shift at Hallmark, when a longtime customer suddenly collapsed. Drawing on her CPR training, Maria stepped in to help, an experience that showed her just how much of a difference she could make in someone’s life.

That realization eventually brought Maria to Goodwin, where she earned her Medical Assisting certificate and associate degree and completed an externship at Connecticut Children's. More than a decade later, she’s still there, providing compassionate care to children and families while mentoring the next generation of medical assistants.

“I felt like I had found my purpose.”

Read Maria’s story and discover how one unexpected moment helped shape a career dedicated to caring for others. 💙🩺

🔗 https://www.goodwin.edu/enews/maria-paradis-medical-assistant-success-story/

08/13/2026

🩸 Roll up your sleeve and support our students!

Goodwin’s Phlebotomy Excellence Clinic is back! Members of the Goodwin community, including students ages 18+, faculty, and staff, are invited to volunteer as our Advanced Phlebotomy students in the PCA program practice their venipuncture techniques.

Under the supervision of our Phlebotomy Instructor and Program Coordinator, students will gain valuable hands-on experience while building their skills and confidence.

📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Community Room, 211 Riverside Drive

Snacks and refreshments will be provided, and all volunteers will be asked to sign a liability waiver before participating.

🩸 Ready to volunteer? Sign up here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fEu7eFqA4p?origin=lprLink