Cambria Hotels—an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)—is adding New Haven, Connecticut to its growing lineup of coast to coast properties following today's opening of the Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area. The opening of the six-story, 130-room hotel is the brand's first property in Connecticut and joins the recently added Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville as well as soon-to-open Cambria Hotel Portland Downtown Old Port and Cambria Hotel Manchester South Windsor to fuel Cambria's rapid expansion across New England this year. Read More

UConn is collaborating with Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) on a program designed to teach critical research skills to college graduates seeking employment in growing fields like genomics and biotechnology.

The universities are partnering through a National Science Foundation–funded initiative called Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates in the Biological Sciences (RaMP). UConn and SCSU were awarded a $3 million grant to implement a program, just one of 12 programs nationally to be funded.

The program is designed to teach research skills to college graduates from underserved and underrepresented communities throughout Connecticut. It will support three 10-member cohorts over a three-year period, with participants receiving stipends of $32,000 for cost of living and other expenses. Read More

AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE:AGR), a leading sustainable energy company, announced today the consolidation of its onshore and offshore renewables businesses. Leading the consolidated business will be Jose Antonio Miranda, who will serve as President and CEO of Avangrid Renewables.

“As we strive to maximize asset value, efficiently execute projects, and manage the changing dynamics of business in the U.S., consolidation of the onshore and offshore businesses will allow AVANGRID to leverage human capital, supply chain synergies, and project execution experience across Renewables,” said Pedro Azagra, AVANGRID CEO. “With critical milestones for our offshore wind projects approaching, Miranda’s key experience in the wind turbine industry, and his successful asset optimization of AVANGRID’s onshore wind business, ensures we have strong consolidated leadership.” Read More