Fairfield University student with autism to run New York City Marathon

FAIRFIELD Conn. (WTNH) — A Fairfield University student is proving that anything is possible. Evan Mansfield, who lives with ...

I struggled to speak because of autism — now I’m finishing my MBA and running the NYC marathon

“I’m always listening to a book. I’ll verbalize my thoughts and talk to myself,” he said. Mansfield ran his first ...

'Unbelievable experience': Fairfield student runs New York City Marathon to help others with autism

Mansfield was diagnosed with autism when he was 2 and was non-verbal until he was 6. Now at 24, he's in the U.S. on a full ...
The Middletown Press

CT researcher creates AI model to detect suicidal ideation in social media posts

Some people said they felt more than just sadness, openly expressing the desire to end their own lives, the researchers found ...
University of Connecticut Athletics

Huskies Secure 3-2 Win over Fairfield

The University of Connecticut field hockey team secured a 3-2 victory over Fairfield University , highlighted by a decisive ...
NBC Connecticut

Students put out fire in Fairfield University student's townhouse

College students in Fairfield put out a fire that started with a candle in another student’s home and fire officials are warning people about leaving candles unattended and near objects that could ...
Hartford Courant

How Fairfield University ended up with few low-income students

FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The first basketball game at Fairfield University’s brand-new, 85,000-square-foot Leo D. Mahoney Arena took place Friday night. The building, which cost $51 million, takes pride of ...
abc7NY

Fairfield University ponders discipline over 'ghetto'-themed party

BRIDGEPORT -- Fairfield University officials are planning a forum to discuss racial issues on campus in the wake of a "ghetto"-themed off-campus party. Saturday's party, at a beach house in the ...