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Eastern ranks among top 25 public universities in the North
Eastern Connecticut State University has once again performed well in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges rankings, released on Sept. 24. In the 2025 report, Eastern ranks among the top 25 public universities in the North in three categories...
Sep 24, 2024, 9:33am EDT
Tuesday: Eastern to host Q&A with 'Poisoned' executive producer on Emmys eve
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a screening of the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" on Sept. 24, followed by a Q&A with executive producer and Eastern alumnus Jeff Benedict '91. The event wil...
Sep 22, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Eastern history professor featured in major documentary about Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Balcerski, associate professor of history at Eastern Connecticut State University, is a featured historian in a new documentary uncovering the truths of President Abraham Lincoln's love life. "Lover of Men: The Untold History of Abraham Lincoln"...
Sep 20, 2024, 10:19am EDT
Eastern announces fall theatre schedule and ticket bundle
The Department of Communication, Film and Theatre at Eastern Connecticut State University recently announced its fall 2024 performance schedule, along with a bulk ticket deal for prospective attendees. This season's schedule includes three performances...
Sep 18, 2024, 11:26am EDT
Eastern to screen Netflix documentary 'Poisoned' and host Q&A with executive producer, alum Jeff Benedict '91
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a screening of the Emmy-nominated Netflix documentary "Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food" on Sept. 24, followed by a Q&A with executive producer and Eastern alumnus Jeff Benedict '91. The event wil...
Sep 17, 2024, 2:53pm EDT
Next week: Eastern Art Gallery opening reception for 'Different Things in Different Amounts'
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University is holding its first exhibition of the fall 2024 semester. "Different Things in Different Amounts" is running Aug. 19 - Oct. 11 with an opening reception Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. "'Different Things and...
Sep 13, 2024, 2:16pm EDT
Eastern's top faculty award goes to Yaw Nsiah, nursing program founder
Yaw Nsiah of Lebanon, chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing, won Eastern's 2024 Award for Exemplary Service, the top faculty award of the academic year. Nsiah was awarded for his vital role in launching the university's nursing program...
Sep 9, 2024, 2:53pm EDT
Eastern to host 4 award-winning authors for children's literacy event
Eastern Connecticut State University invites local children, families and educators to develop their love of literacy on Sept. 17 during an evening featuring four award-winning children's book creators. Titled "Read a Book, Love a Book: Developing Lite...
Sep 6, 2024, 8:37am EDT
Eastern launches new liberal arts core curriculum in fall 2024
Long known as Connecticut's public liberal arts university, Eastern Connecticut State University's trademark curriculum has a new face. Launching this fall 2024, the new Eastern Liberal Arts Core (ELAC) is a more streamlined program aimed at meeting th...
Sep 3, 2024, 11:53am EDT
Stop & Shop fundraiser to benefit Eastern food pantry this September
Eastern Connecticut State University's on-campus food pantry, Shawn's Cupboard, will benefit from a month-long Stop & Shop fundraiser this September. Starting Sept. 1 and lasting all month long, the local grocery store's Community Bags Program will don...
Sep 2, 2024, 7:00am EDT