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This weekend: Eastern to welcome record-breaking incoming class
Eastern Connecticut State University is about to get a lot more vibrant this weekend, as more than one thousand students move into residence halls and the campus bustles with return-to-campus activities. Starting with residential-student move-in on Sat...
Aug 19, 2026, 9:23am EDT
Eastern earns Silver STARS rating for sustainability culture
Eastern Connecticut State University has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessme...
Aug 17, 2026, 12:51pm EDT
Eastern's behavior analysis program earns prestigious ABAI accreditation
Eastern Connecticut State University's behavior analysis concentration in the psychology major has received accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). Eastern has the only ABAI-accredited bachelor's degree program in...
Jul 30, 2026, 12:37pm EDT
Eastern offers emergency services & public safety certificate for fall 2026
Eastern Connecticut State University will offer a new undergraduate certificate program this fall 2026 semester in emergency services & public safety. The 12-credit program prepares students for work in public safety, emergency services, and related pr...
Jul 6, 2026, 10:12am EDT
Eastern adds victim services & advocacy program following student demand
Eastern Connecticut State University will offer a new undergraduate certificate program this fall 2026 semester in victim services & advocacy. Designed to complement a bachelor's degree or serve as a standalone credential for working professionals, the...
Jun 30, 2026, 10:01am EDT
Stop & Shop July fundraiser to support Eastern students
Stop & Shop will support Eastern Connecticut State University students facing food insecurity throughout the month of July through the "Bloomin' 4 Good" program. During the month-long initiative, Stop & Shop will donate $1 to Eastern's on-campus food p...
Jun 23, 2026, 10:13am EDT
Eastern launches geospatial technology certificate for in-demand GIS careers
Eastern Connecticut State University will offer a new undergraduate certificate program this fall 2026 semester in geospatial technology. Designed to complement a bachelor's degree or serve as a standalone credential for working professionals, the new ...
Jun 22, 2026, 11:22am EDT
Eastern launches 3 new undergraduate certificate programs for fall 2026
Eastern Connecticut State University is expanding its academic offerings for fall 2026 with three new undergraduate certificate programs: geospatial technology, emergency services and public safety, and victim services and advocacy. Designed to comple...
Jun 15, 2026, 11:17am EDT
Eastern alum elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences announced its 2026 class of elected members this April, recognizing 252 distinguished leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, public policy, research, and science. Among them was Marc...
Jun 8, 2026, 11:15am EDT
Eastern's Pre-College Summer returns FOR FREE
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a free one-week commuter program this summer for high school students from select towns in eastern Connecticut. Eastern's Pre-College Summer runs from July 13-17, offering high school students an opportuni...
May 22, 2026, 10:42am EDT