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Thursday: Public reception for Prison Arts Program Annual Show
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a major showcase of prison artworks from Dec. 8 through Feb. 28, 2026, in the Art Gallery of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. Organized by Community Partners in Action (CPA), the exhibition marks the 45...
Feb 3, 2026, 11:06am EST
Eastern unveils new athletics logo
Eastern Connecticut State University's campus community came out in full force on Jan. 29 to celebrate an exciting new chapter for Eastern Athletics. Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff packed the Student Center for the unveiling of Eastern's new ...
Feb 2, 2026, 2:03pm EST
Eastern athletic director receives lifetime achievement award at NCAA convention
Lori Runksmeier's tenure as director of athletics at Eastern Connecticut State University has spanned more than 10 years and includes milestones such as the addition of new varsity programs, facilities upgrades, many Little East Conference championship...
Jan 28, 2026, 12:24pm EST
Study reveals scorpion venom is not sterile, opening new paths for antibiotic research
A new study published today by biologists at Eastern Connecticut State University has revealed that scorpion venom contains complex microbial communities, challenging the long-held scientific belief that venom is sterile and opening new pathways for po...
Jan 22, 2026, 3:16pm EST
Tomorrow: Nursing students take oath during White Coat Ceremony
Eastern Connecticut State University will hold its second "white coat ceremony" on Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall. More than 40 nursing students will be honored at the ceremony, which signals the beginnin...
Jan 21, 2026, 9:05am EST
Media Advisory: 40 nursing students to take oath on Jan. 22
Eastern Connecticut State University will hold its second "white coat ceremony" on Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall. More than 40 nursing students will be honored at the ceremony, which signals the beginnin...
Jan 15, 2026, 10:39am EST
Research links short hospital stays to higher readmission rates
Faculty research at Eastern Connecticut State University suggests that keeping patients hospitalized longer - rather than discharging them quickly - may reduce costly and harmful readmissions, challenging prevailing insurance-driven incentives in U.S. ...
Jan 13, 2026, 4:00pm EST
Eastern's nursing 'sim labs' fully equipped thanks to CHEFA grant
Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Health Sciences and Nursing was awarded a $75,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) to benefit the University's nursing program. The grant will be used to...
Jan 9, 2026, 1:03pm EST
Tickets going fast: 'Take Me to the River All-Stars Live' in Eastern's Concert Hall
Eastern Connecticut State University will host "Take Me to the River All-Stars Live" on Jan. 10 for a special evening of funk, soul, and rhythm celebrating the vibrant musical traditions of New Orleans. A limited number of tickets remain for the perfor...
Jan 5, 2026, 12:10pm EST
Eastern and David Foster present 'Take Me to the River All-Stars Live'
Eastern Connecticut State University will host "Take Me to the River All-Stars Live" on Jan. 10 for a special evening of funk, soul, and rhythm celebrating the vibrant musical traditions of New Orleans. The concert will bring an all-star lineup of mu...
Dec 18, 2025, 11:32am EST