Ansonia High School marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month with challenges

ANSONIA - Ansonia High School, in partnership with Post University, has developed a Criminal Justice / Homeland Security Pathway for students. Students enrolled in the pathway will receive 15+ college credits and matriculate into Post University. 

To encourage all students to learn more about Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity the Career and Technical Education Department is sponsoring Cybersecurity Awareness Month. 

All AHS students are encouraged to participate in two cybersecurity challenges. 

This is shared from Ansonia Public Schools' Facebook page.

Post U. men's lacrosse team honors Waterbury boy with spot on roster

Congratulations to Waterbury resident Dakota Fortier, 13, who will join Post University men's lacrosse team's roster this afternoon through Team IMPACT at a draft day ceremony.

Team IMPACT is a national nonprofit that has more than 1,000 teams to be matched with children ages 5-16 who have been diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness and who could benefit from being a member of the team.

For information visit www.goteamimpact.org. 

Derby Public Library to offer info on Post University-Derby partnership

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host an information session on the recently announced partnership between Post University and the City of Derby, from 5-7 p.m. May 9.

This partnership provides a 15 percent tuition grant for all city residents and employees.  

Those interested are invited to come and learn more about Post University, the degrees offered, and the tuition grant program.  

For more information on the session stop by the Library at 

313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org. 


This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.  

Derby, Post University to sign agreement today in ceremony at DHS

DERBY - Superintendent of Schools Matthew Conway and Post University President Donald W. Mroz will sign a memorandum of understanding at 9 a.m. today.

According to a release last week from Derby Public Schools, "The intent of this memorandum is to outline the understanding between the Board of Education, acting on behalf of itself and the City of Derby, and Post University is to provide access to educational benefits as a means of improving employee recruitment, retention, and qualifications and affordable access to higher education for all Derby residents."

Conway's office has shared this link to a live stream video of the 9 a.m. signing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gTk1U857Co

Derby, Post University partner to boost higher education opportunities

Signing ceremony slated Feb. 4
DERBY - The Board of Education and the city have entered into a partnership and signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Post University officials.

The intent of this memorandum is to outline the understanding between the Board of Education, acting on behalf of itself and the City of Derby, and Post University is to provide access to educational benefits as a means of improving employee recruitment, retention, and qualifications and affordable access to higher education for all Derby residents.

Post University will provide access to a variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs that meet the needs of residents and employees of the BOE/City and their dependents. 

Individuals will have the flexibility and convenience of taking accelerated degree program courses online, at any of Post University’s Regional Locations in Connecticut or a combination of both; or enrolling at Post University’s traditional, four- year main campus in Waterbury.

Post University will offer a 15 percent tuition grant to individuals taking undergraduate and graduate courses at Post University. 
This offer is extended to employees of the Board of Education, city, immediate family members (including spouses and children) as well as all city residents.


First of its kind
Superintendent of Schools Matthew Conway said, “We are thrilled to partner with Post to provide Higher Education learning opportunities to our employees and residents while promoting the vital importance and need for college education in today’s competitive work environment.” 
This partnership is the first of its kind between Post University and a municipality. 

Mayor Anita Dugatto commented, “This partnership represents the great working relationship we have with our schools and the value we place on higher education for all.”

Post University President Donald W. Mroz said, “I’m thrilled to welcome the residents and employees of the City of Derby into the Post University family! 
"This is a wonderful example of how two institutions can work together to provide students with the education they desire, in the way they need it. Partnerships like this recognize the growing need to offer flexible ways for working professionals to leverage their education and experience and accelerate their path to a college degree.” 

Post University provides students with the knowledge, personal skills, and experience required to be leaders in their chosen fields. 
Located in Waterbury, Post University offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for on- campus and online students of all ages, and is known for its quality, career-driven academic programs, small classes, competitive NCAA Division II athletics, and a growing Honors Program. 
The University’s full-and part-time students come from the United States and abroad, and are supported by faculty whose mission is to prepare students to compete and succeed in today’s global workplace. 

To learn more call 800-345-2562, or visit www.Post.edu or http://blog.post.edu.

This is one of two partnerships Derby Public Schools is entering into with Post University. The other partnership provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits while enrolled at Derby High School.
An official signing ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. Feb. 4 at Derby High School. 


This is a press release from Derby Public Schools.