Media Advisory: Eastern to host 'Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' conference
Willimantic, CT (03/18/2026) — How is artificial intelligence changing the way we learn, work, and think? Eastern Connecticut State University will explore this question during a campus-wide colloquium, "Liberal Arts Education in the Age of AI," on Tuesday, March 24, in the Student Center.
This full-day event will bring together faculty, students, educators, and industry professionals to examine how generative AI is reshaping higher education and the workforce.
Members of the media are invited to attend. RSVP with Michael Rouleau: (860)465-0172; rouleaum@easternct.edu.
- WHAT: Liberal Arts Education in the Age of AI Colloquium
- WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
- WHERE: Student Center, Eastern Connecticut State University
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
- 9:00 a.m., Betty Tipton Room
- Dr. Lewis Ludwig, Professor of Mathematics at Denison University and AI Faculty Educator
- Presentation: "We Didn't Ask for This: A Pragmatist's Guide to AI and Teaching"
Dr. Ludwig will address the challenges and opportunities presented by generative AI in education and offer insight into how students and faculty can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
- Faculty presentations and roundtable discussions
- Student panel on generative AI
- Panels featuring P-12 educators and industry professionals
FULL SCHEDULE:
- https://www.easternct.edu/liberalarts-ai-colloquium/index.html
The colloquium invites attendees of all perspectives - whether enthusiastic, skeptical, or curious about AI - to engage in meaningful dialogue about its impact on education and future careers.
MORE INFORMATION:
- Attendees may participate in individual sessions or attend the full day of programming.
- Admission is free.
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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 2025-26 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.
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