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Media Advisory: Political historian available to press this election season
Tom Balcerski is an acclaimed political historian at Eastern Connecticut State University whose historical perspective brings context to current politics and events. A seasoned media correspondent, Balcerski is available to work with the press and is o...
Oct 22, 2026, 12:00pm EDT
Cindy Blackman Santana Trio to perform benefit concert at Eastern on Oct. 23
Acclaimed drummer Cindy Blackman Santana will bring her trio to Eastern Connecticut State University on Oct. 23 for a benefit concert supporting efforts to address food insecurity in the region. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of ...
Oct 20, 2026, 9:11am EDT
Academy of Arts & Sciences inductee Marc Freeman '93 to return to Eastern
Following his induction into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences this weekend, neuroscientist and Eastern Connecticut State University alumnus Marc R. Freeman '93 will return to his alma mater on Oct. 12 for a special talk: "A Life in Science that ...
Oct 8, 2026, 10:55am EDT
The Last Green Valley establishes headquarters at Eastern's historic Church Farm
The Last Green Valley (TLGV), Eastern Connecticut State University, and the ECSU Foundation, Inc. have announced a collaborative partnership that establishes Church Farm, a historic property in Ashford, as the future headquarters of TLGV. The partnersh...
Oct 8, 2026, 9:42am EDT
Eastern to host Banned Books Week event Oct. 6
The J. Eugene Smith Library at Eastern Connecticut State University will mark Banned Books Week on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with a program exploring censorship, intellectual freedom, and the right to read. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in...
Oct 1, 2026, 12:21pm EDT
Eastern ranked 15th in nation among public liberal arts colleges
Eastern Connecticut State University is the 15th top public liberal arts college in the nation according to the latest 2027 U.S. News and World Report rankings released on Sept. 22. Eastern is one of only two New England schools on the list, joining Ma...
Sep 28, 2026, 12:47pm EDT
Eastern geologist receives $270,000 to study climate-driven coastal erosion
A coastal geologist from Eastern Connecticut State University is a principal investigator on a two-year, $270,000 grant examining climate-driven shoreline erosion. While the findings could inform understanding of shoreline change and coastal vulnerabil...
Sep 24, 2026, 10:54am EDT
Eastern hosting free small-business academy this fall
Eastern Connecticut State University will host Liberty Bank's Academy for Small Business this fall, bringing a tuition-free business education program for local business owners through Eastern's Small Business Resource Center (SBRC), a joint initiative...
Sep 22, 2026, 10:55am EDT
Eastern early childhood experts weigh in on Dolly Parton's literacy legacy
Dolly Parton left behind more than a musical legacy following her passing on Aug. 25. The country music icon was also a philanthropist and a staunch advocate for early childhood literacy. Imagination Library, Dolly Parton's book-giving program, has dis...
Sep 18, 2026, 3:48pm EDT
Eastern announces 2026-27 mainstage theatre season
Eastern Connecticut State University has announced its 2026-27 Mainstage Season, featuring four productions that span comedy, movement, political drama, and musical theatre. Tickets for all four productions are now on sale. Presented by Eastern's Depa...
Sep 15, 2026, 9:55am EDT