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Media advisory: Corpse flower to bloom this weekend at Eastern
One of the world's most peculiar plants is about to make its triennial resurrection at Eastern Connecticut State University. Corpse flowers (Amorphophallus titanium) are notorious for their noxious odor and massive, short-lived blooms, and one may open...
Aug 27, 2026, 4:54pm EDT
Pierogi and Polish-American identity: Eastern professor emerita's book explores
A new book by Anna D. Jaroszynska-Kirchmann, a retired history professor from Eastern Connecticut State University, explores how pierogi, a hallmark of Polish cuisine, traveled from Poland to the United States and evolved into a symbol of Polish-Americ...
Aug 25, 2026, 9:44am EDT
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