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Eastern's 'Earth Day Market' returns with nearly 30 vendors
Eastern Connecticut State University will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with its annual Earth Day Market, an outdoor event featuring nearly 30 vendors, including local businesses and student organizations, all united by a commitment to sustainability...
Apr 28, 2026, 2:52pm EDT
Facility dog 'Goliath' joins Eastern police department
The police department at Eastern Connecticut State University has recently acquired its cutest recruit. Goliath has excitedly begun his Eastern career and can be spotted around campus, tail wagging, during his shifts as an official facility dog. The ...
Apr 28, 2026, 12:24pm EDT
Eastern launches novel simulation for social work and theatre students
An unusual partnership at Eastern Connecticut State University is bringing together theatre and social work students in a novel simulation experience designed to strengthen real-world skills in both fields. Among the first such collaborations in the r...
Apr 21, 2026, 10:33am EDT
Eastern selected for national student success initiative
Eastern Connecticut State University is among 35 colleges and universities across the country selected to participate in a Gates Foundation-backed effort aimed at increasing college student success and persistence. Led by the John N. Gardner Institute...
Apr 20, 2026, 12:14pm EDT
Eastern to host graduate program info session on April 23
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a graduate program information session on Thursday, April 23, from 4-5 p.m. in the Science Building, room 301, offering prospective students an opportunity to explore the University's graduate-level progra...
Apr 17, 2026, 9:01am EDT
Eastern's 'Earth Day Market' returns with nearly 30 vendors
Eastern Connecticut State University will celebrate Earth Day on April 22 with its annual Earth Day Market, an outdoor event featuring nearly 30 vendors, including local businesses and student organizations, all united by a commitment to sustainability...
Apr 15, 2026, 12:40pm EDT
This Week: College student altruism on display in Windham with 2 events
The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at Eastern Connecticut State University will host two events this week highlighting student-driven community service in Windham. On April 16, the CCE will hold its annual Service Expo and Awards Ceremony at 2 ...
Apr 14, 2026, 10:26am EDT
More Connecticut high schoolers taking college classes
A growing number of high school students across Connecticut are earning college credits, exploring new academic interests, and getting a head start on their college plans as the result of an innovative "concurrent enrollment" program offered by Eastern...
Apr 13, 2026, 10:20am EDT
Eastern to host fitness challenge for future first responders
Eastern Connecticut State University's Career Pathways Program will host the "Eastern Fitness Challenge" on April 13 in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP). The event will take place at 1 p.m....
Apr 10, 2026, 12:04pm EDT
College theatre: Youthful tale 'The Burrow' to take audiences underground
Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Communication, Film, and Theatre is proud to present "The Burrow," a new musical written and directed by Lecturer Melanie Guerin, on April 22-26. The mainstage production will be presented in the Fin...
Apr 7, 2026, 11:32am EDT