Office of the President

December 16, 2025

Dear Members of the CT State Community,

With classes now completed and faculty preparing to submit final grades, this time of year marks both the end of the fall semester and the close of the calendar year. I want to extend warm wishes to each member of our college community for a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year. In my first semester as president, I am especially grateful for the opportunity to meet so many of you, listen to your stories, experiences and recommendations, and to witness firsthand the impact of our remarkable institution.

This season offers an important opportunity to pause and reflect on the months behind us, especially as recent events have reminded us of the challenges and hard realities we continue to navigate in society. We recognize that this time of year can mean different things to different people — whether celebratory, challenging, or somewhere in between. However you spend the holidays, I hope you find space for rest, joy, and the traditions and moments that are most meaningful to you and your friends, family, and loved ones.

Each of you can take comfort in knowing that, together, we accomplished much this semester and have even more to build upon as we look toward 2026 and set our sights on the many priorities and goals across our campuses and instructional sites. Importantly, I want to acknowledge our talented students, who inspire us with their determination; our faculty, who bring passion and scholarly excellence to their teaching and mentoring; and our staff, who ensure our college operates with steadiness and professionalism.

Please accept my heartfelt appreciation for all you do to make CT State a place of possibility, belonging, and opportunity. I look forward to our return in the New Year with renewed energy, when I will address the college on January 20 during Professional Day, ready to continue our important work and to embrace both the challenges ahead and the many opportunities before us.

Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and hope.

Warmly,

Christina Royal

Interim President