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Dr. Dwayne Smith

@drdtopowl

Interim President of @SCSU. Proud #FirstGen. Firm believer in the transformative power of #HigherEd.

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linkhttp://southernct.edu/president calendar_today26-05-2023 16:45:26

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Congratulations to the #READSLab undergrad RAs for presenting their poster at Southern Connecticut State University 🦉's 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference. And I'm very proud that they won Outstanding Poster Award for Art's & Sciences! Sorry to miss it for another obligation. But congrats! 👏

Congratulations to the #READSLab undergrad RAs for presenting their poster at <a href="/SCSU/">Southern Connecticut State University 🦉</a>'s 2025 Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference. And I'm very proud that they won Outstanding Poster Award for Art's &amp; Sciences! Sorry to miss it for another obligation. But congrats! 👏
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A HUGE CONGRATS to Dr. Thanh Minnie Hoang! Dr. Hoang received the Southern Connecticut State University 🦉 2025 Outstanding Graduate Mentor/Advisor Award last week! This award recognizes her remarkable dedication, empathy, and mentorship of MPA and MPS students. 👏 Photos by Isabel Chenoweth

A HUGE CONGRATS to Dr. Thanh Minnie Hoang!  
Dr. Hoang received the <a href="/SCSU/">Southern Connecticut State University 🦉</a> 2025 Outstanding Graduate Mentor/Advisor Award last week! This award recognizes her remarkable dedication, empathy, and mentorship of MPA and MPS students. 👏
Photos by Isabel Chenoweth
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Built for the future—and for the industry. Southern’s Energy and Utility Leadership degree is the only one of its kind in New England, crafted with input from Regional Water Authority, Eversource CT, Avangrid, and many more community partners. #LeadingTheWay SCSU School of Business

Built for the future—and for the industry. 

Southern’s Energy and Utility Leadership degree is the only one of its kind in New England, crafted with input from Regional Water Authority, Eversource CT, Avangrid, and many more community partners. #LeadingTheWay <a href="/SCSU_Business/">SCSU School of Business</a>
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Honored to join Dr. Roe, our senior leadership team, and Otus in celebrating the academic achievements of our graduating seniors during honors cord distribution. 🎓💙 #LeadingTheWay #SCSU25

Honored to join Dr. Roe, our senior leadership team, and Otus in celebrating the academic achievements of our graduating seniors during honors cord distribution. 🎓💙 #LeadingTheWay #SCSU25
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At this year’s Senior Honors Convocation, we celebrated more than academic success—we celebrated integrity, growth, and potential. You’ve made us proud, scholars! #SCSU25

At this year’s Senior Honors Convocation, we celebrated more than academic success—we celebrated integrity, growth, and potential. You’ve made us proud, scholars! #SCSU25
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Academic excellence was on full display as our scholars presented at the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference this month! #LeadingTheWay

Academic excellence was on full display as our scholars presented at the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference this month! #LeadingTheWay
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As you take on finals, don’t forget to pause, rest, and ask for support if you need it. You’ve earned this moment—go show what you’re capable of. #LeadingTheWay

As you take on finals, don’t forget to pause, rest, and ask for support if you need it. You’ve earned this moment—go show what you’re capable of. #LeadingTheWay
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Hosting the GEM Conference at Southern Connecticut State University 🦉 was a powerful reminder of our mission here. These young men of color are future scholars, leaders, and change agents. #LeadingTheWay

Hosting the GEM Conference at <a href="/SCSU/">Southern Connecticut State University 🦉</a> was a powerful reminder of our mission here. These young men of color are future scholars, leaders, and change agents. #LeadingTheWay
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💚 🎓 Let us be glad, let us be grateful for this year's Commencement speaker! Marissa Bode — actress, disability rights advocate, and Nessarose in the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, will deliver the undergraduate address to the Class of 2025. Learn more:

💚 🎓 Let us be glad, let us be grateful for this year's Commencement speaker!

Marissa Bode — actress, disability rights advocate, and Nessarose in the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, will deliver the undergraduate address to the Class of 2025. 

Learn more:
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An honor to recognize #SCSU25 nursing graduates — including the inaugural cohort of our 3-year part-time BSN program. Your resilience, your drive, and your heart set you apart. The world needs your care now more than ever. #LeadingTheWay

An honor to recognize #SCSU25 nursing graduates — including the inaugural cohort of our 3-year part-time BSN program. Your resilience, your drive, and your heart set you apart. The world needs your care now more than ever. #LeadingTheWay
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A new chapter begins for SCSU Football! Welcome, Coach Joe Loth — a leader who believes in character, grit, and putting our scholars first. Excited for what’s ahead! 🦉🏈

A new chapter begins for SCSU Football! Welcome, Coach Joe Loth — a leader who believes in character, grit, and putting our scholars first. Excited for what’s ahead! 🦉🏈
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📖 An inspiring day at our College of Education Literacy Conference! Thank you to keynote speaker George Morgan for inspiring us with a bold vision for the future of literacy. We’re working together to reshape literacy for all learners.

📖 An inspiring day at our College of Education Literacy Conference! Thank you to keynote speaker George Morgan for inspiring us with a bold vision for the future of literacy. We’re working together to reshape literacy for all learners.
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Commencement Day is here! 🎓 To our #SCSU25 graduates: today is your moment. You’ve earned every step across that stage, and I couldn’t be prouder. Let’s celebrate everything you’ve overcome and everything you’re becoming. #LeadingTheWay

Commencement Day is here! 🎓

To our #SCSU25 graduates: today is your moment. You’ve earned every step across that stage, and I couldn’t be prouder.

Let’s celebrate everything you’ve overcome and everything you’re becoming. #LeadingTheWay
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What a powerful day with the Class of 2025 — a group of scholars, dreamers, and leaders who reminded us all of the strength it takes to persevere. As I told them today: walk on with hope in your heart, and know that Southern Connecticut State University 🦉 walks with you. You’ll never walk alone. #SCSU25

What a powerful day with the Class of 2025 — a group of scholars, dreamers, and leaders who reminded us all of the strength it takes to persevere. As I told them today: walk on with hope in your heart, and know that <a href="/SCSU/">Southern Connecticut State University 🦉</a> walks with you. You’ll never walk alone. #SCSU25
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After a joyous day of celebration. Congratulations to Kari Swanson and her family on her earning her MBA and some of the fantastic Social Work faculty who stayed until the staff of the arena said to go! #SCSU25

After a joyous day of celebration. Congratulations to Kari Swanson and her family on her earning her MBA and some of the fantastic Social Work faculty who stayed until the staff of the arena said to go! #SCSU25
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🎓💫 What a beautiful day to celebrate culture, identity, and academic triumph. To our intercultural graduates — you did it. You’ve made your mark at Southern, and now it’s time to soar. We are so proud of you! #SCSU25

🎓💫 What a beautiful day to celebrate culture, identity, and academic triumph. To our intercultural graduates — you did it. You’ve made your mark at Southern, and now it’s time to soar. We are so proud of you! #SCSU25