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

Eastern takes the spotlight on season 14, episode 7

by Ed Osborn

Willimantic, CT (05/27/2025) — 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 Video and more than a dozen other platforms, Eastern takes the spotlight in episode seven of season 14.

Amazon Prime: https://www.primevideo.com/region/na/detail/0ID09J4OTKRAOY4JLAFYL88SAO/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
The College Tour: https://www.thecollegetour.com/tourcolleges/eastern-connecticut-state-university/
Eastern: https://www.easternct.edu/collegetour/

Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour travels the country telling the story of different colleges and universities through the diverse lens of their students, giving the viewer an intimate portrayal of life on campus. Inspiring and motivating, the ground-breaking show serves as a vehicle to help students across the world connect with higher education, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future without having to travel.

Starting today, trailers for Eastern's episode will be shown at the Mansfield Movieplex and Cinemark Buckland Hills, with additional theaters coming soon. Watch the trailers online:

Trailer #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JfhsQNs2L0
Trailer #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4dx0ls1PXw
Trailer #3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6OQxDRUjg

The College Tour's production crew visited the Eastern campus this past fall over the span of five days to capture Eastern's academics, residential experience, student life, athletics and campus resources.

"We are delighted to be featured in season 14 of The College Tour," said Eastern President Karim Ismaili. "This nationally acclaimed series uses the stories and experiences of 10 Eastern students and alumni to provide a visual narrative of what life is like on our beautiful campus. We are very proud of our 10 star students/alumni and invite viewers to discover on their own what makes Eastern special by scheduling a campus visit."

Shining a spotlight on the diverse landscape of today's colleges, The College Tour offers viewers a comprehensive look at campuses across the country, highlighting the many resources and opportunities that are helping students thrive. The series shows how these institutions are setting students up for success.

"Eastern offers students an extraordinary experience, and we're so excited to share that on The College Tour," said Alex Boylan. "For students, choosing which college to attend is a monumental decision, and this episode gives prospective students a first-hand look at what makes this school so special."

"I am excited to represent Eastern on this show because the Eastern community has really allowed me to grow as a person and take advantage of unique opportunities inside and outside of the classroom," said Ian Valeta, one of the episode's student cast members.

Katherine Escalante, another student cast member, added: "I hope that viewers will get a sense of how Eastern truly fosters excellence among our students. ... I love how Eastern encourages (us) to explore new opportunities, take on leadership roles, and take advantage of all our campus has to offer."

About The College Tour

The College Tour is a groundbreaking TV series that takes the viewer on an intimate journey through campuses across the country, telling each school's story through the diverse lens of its students. Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour brings equity to college readiness by providing a platform to access comprehensive and meaningful information regarding higher education anytime and anywhere, free of charge.

The College Tour has featured more than 175 colleges and universities across the country, including Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University and the University of Connecticut in Connecticut. Other participating schools have included Ohio University, the University of Vermont, the University of Texas at Austin, Iowa State University and the University of Oregon.

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Eastern Connecticut State University is the state of Connecticut's public liberal arts university, serving upwards of 4,000 students annually on its Willimantic campus. A residential campus offering 41 majors and 68 minors, Eastern offers students a strong liberal arts foundation grounded in a variety of applied learning opportunities. Ranked among the top 25 public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024-25 Best Colleges ratings, Eastern has also been awarded 'Green Campus' status by the Princeton Review 15 years in a row. For more information, visit www.easternct.edu.