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Eastern biologists discover microbial life in scorpion venom
In recognition of Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (Nov. 18-24), Eastern Connecticut State University is highlighting a research discovery that could offer new clues in the fight against one of the world's growing public health threats: antibiot...
Nov 13, 2026, 12:01pm EST
'Vice City' frenzy: Eastern perspectives on Grand Theft Auto VI
With the gaming world anxiously awaiting the Nov. 19 release of "Grand Theft Auto VI," three faculty and staff members from Eastern Connecticut State University with video game research and industry experience shared their perspectives on what the rele...
Nov 12, 2026, 12:40pm EST
Eastern honors American heroes on Veterans Day
Eastern Connecticut State University honored the nearly 20 million United States active and retired military personnel during its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11. The event featured remarks from campus dignitaries and a keynote address by Air F...
Nov 11, 2026, 4:04pm EST
Tomorrow: Air Force veteran, entrepreneur to speak at Eastern's Veterans Day ceremony
Eastern Connecticut State University will honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m. in the Student Center. The public is welcome to attend. This year's key...
Nov 10, 2026, 9:10am EST
Eastern to honor veterans at annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11
Eastern Connecticut State University will honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m. in the Student Center. The public is welcome to attend. This year's key...
Nov 5, 2026, 11:50am EST
Theatre: Eastern to present 'Syzygy,' a collaborative celebration of the arts
Eastern Connecticut State University will present "Syzygy" on Nov. 12-15 in the Fine Arts Instructional Center's (FAIC) Delmonte Bernstein Studio Theater. The second mainstage production of the fall 2026 season, "Syzygy" is a choreographed showcase of ...
Nov 4, 2026, 10:04am EST
Eastern joins Age-Friendly University Global Network
Eastern Connecticut State University is expanding its commitment to lifelong learning and being an inclusive campus community by joining the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network, an international consortium dedicated to advancing educational, c...
Nov 3, 2026, 11:19am EST
Eastern Art Gallery to present 'Echoes of the Circle: The Eastern Community Mandala'
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will present "Echoes of the Circle: The Eastern Community Mandala," from Nov. 2 - Dec. 4. The exhibition explores connections between art, everyday rituals, and community. A public reception will ...
Oct 28, 2026, 11:26am EDT
Eastern CT State University to offer in-state tuition to Mass and RI students
Eastern Connecticut State University will offer reduced tuition rates to Massachusetts and Rhode Island residents beginning in the fall 2027 semester, extending access to Connecticut's designated public liberal arts university to its closest neighborin...
Oct 27, 2026, 9:56am EDT
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