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Eastern's 'The College Tour' episode premieres on Amazon Prime Video

Premiering today on Amazon Prime Video, Eastern Connecticut State University is featured in season 14 of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy and Burton Roberts. Streaming on Amazon Prime Vi...
May 27, 2025, 11:42am EDT
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Eastern's Graduate Division confers 100 master's degrees

Eastern Connecticut State University celebrated the graduation of nearly 100 master's degree students at its Graduate Division Commencement on May 17 at the Fine Arts Instructional Center Concert Hall. Degree recipients were spurred by remarks from Con...
May 22, 2025, 4:34pm EDT

'The Future is Bright': Eastern graduates 900 at 135th commencement

More than 900 undergraduate students from Eastern Connecticut State University crossed the stage at the XL Center in Hartford on May 20, celebrating the University's 135th Commencement Exercises. Degrees were conferred from the School of Arts and Scien...
May 20, 2025, 5:21pm EDT
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TOMORROW: 900 Eastern students to receive bachelor's degrees at XL Center, spurred by keynote speaker Dr. Mary Grant

Eastern Connecticut State University will graduate more than 900 undergraduates on May 20 during its 135th Commencement Exercises at the XL Center in Hartford at 3 p.m. Dr. Mary K. Grant, president of Massachusetts College of Art and Design, will be t...
May 19, 2025, 8:56am EDT
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TOMORROW: William Tong to address 100 graduates at Eastern commencement ceremony

Nearly 100 graduate-level students at Eastern Connecticut State University will receive master's degrees Saturday, May 17, at 11 a.m. in the Fine Arts Instructional Center Concert Hall. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong will address the graduat...
May 16, 2025, 9:11am EDT
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Longtime Eastern choral conductor retires, opens martial arts studio in Willimantic

David Belles, professor of music at Eastern Connecticut State University for 23 years and longtime conductor of the Concert Chorale and Chamber Singers, conducted his final concerts this spring 2025 semester. After the academic year, Belles will retire...
May 13, 2025, 9:00am EDT

Eastern to graduate more than 1,000 undergraduates and graduate students this May

Eastern Connecticut State University will graduate more than 900 undergraduates on May 20 in Hartford and upwards of 100 graduate students on May 17 on the Eastern campus. Both ceremonies will stream live on YouTube. Graduate Ceremony On Saturday, Ma...
May 12, 2025, 9:50am EDT
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2 Eastern seniors take home CSCU's top honor: Henry Barnard Award

Eastern Connecticut State University has named its two 2025 recipients of the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award, the most prestigious undergraduate honor given by the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. This year's honore...
May 9, 2025, 9:25am EDT
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Stop & Shop fundraiser supports Eastern's Shawn's Cupboard this May

Eastern Connecticut State University's on-campus food pantry for students, Shawn's Cupboard, is again partnering with the Willimantic Stop & Shop for a fundraiser this May. Throughout the month, the supermarket's Bloomin' 4 Good program will donate $1 ...
May 8, 2025, 8:39am EDT

Eastern names Cheryl A. Wilson new provost, VP of academic affairs

Cheryl A. Wilson, current dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at State University of New York-Old Westbury, has been named the new provost and vice president for academic affairs at Eastern Connecticut State University. Wilson begins her duties on ...
May 1, 2025, 10:20am EDT
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About Eastern Connecticut State University

For a relatively small campus of 4,400 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 90 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.

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