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Marc Freeman '93, director of the Vollum Institute at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, OR

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
Church Farm is located in scenic Ashford, CT.

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
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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's main entrance

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
Bryan Oakley walks along the Block Island coast.

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
Participants of the inaugural Academy for Small Business gather for a group photo in fall 2025.

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
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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
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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
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New England's first for D-III women's flag football: Eastern Warriors

Women's flag football is among the fastest-growing collegiate sports in the United States, being named to the NCAA's Emerging Sports for Women program in 2026. This athletic year, more than 100 schools across the country will be fielding varsity teams,...
Sep 14, 2026, 11:42am EDT
Retired fire chief Nick DeLia addressed the crowd.

25 years later: Eastern remembers victims of 9/11

"For those of us who experienced that day, so much of it remains vivid," said Eastern Connecticut State University President Karim Ismaili on the 25th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Eastern hosted a remembrance ceremony at its hillside ...
Sep 11, 2026, 4:52pm EDT
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About Eastern Connecticut State University

Students at Eastern Connecticut State University distinguish themselves through a wide range of achievements. They conduct impactful research, present at national conferences, and shine in theatrical productions and musical performances. They compete on championship athletic teams, contribute to more than 90 student organizations, and broaden their perspectives through internships, study abroad, and community engagement.

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