Dr. Richard L. Judd, President Emeritus of Central Connecticut State University, a visionary leader and champion for higher education, passed away on July 15, 2026, leaving a monumental legacy that permanently reshaped his beloved alma mater and the broader Connecticut community. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Alumni Hall/ Student Center at Central CT State University, 105 Ella Grasso Boulevard, New Britain. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM with a memorial service beginning at 1:30 PM. A reception will follow from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Richard L. & Nancy F. Judd Scholarship Fund at CCSU (
https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/d_-XuQ?vid=1rdppr) to continue Dr. Judd's lifelong mission of supporting future generations of students.