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Holiday show to benefit Covenant Soup Kitchen, featuring David Foster & The Shaboo All-Stars

David Foster & The Shaboo All-Stars will perform a special holiday concert to benefit Covenant Soup Kitchen on Dec. 15 at Eastern Connecticut State University. Event Details: Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM EST Location: C...

Dec 11, 2024, 11:20am EST

$150K grant launches academic support program at Eastern

Eastern Connecticut State University has received a three-year grant to enhance academic support for students striving to improve their academic standing. The Promoting Academically Successful Students (PASS) grant, funded from 2024-27 at $50,000 annua...

Dec 5, 2024, 12:06pm EST

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Media Advisory: Eastern's Day of Giving to serve hundreds on Thanksgiving Eve

Members of the media are invited to cover Eastern Connecticut State University's 18th annual Day of Giving on Nov. 27 in Hurley Hall. A fixture in the Willimantic community for nearly 20 years, the Day of Giving will provide a traditional Thanksgiving ...

Nov 20, 2024, 4:16pm EST

'Eurydice' reimagines Orpheus myth, concludes Eastern's fall theatre season

The Communications, Film, and Theater Department & Drama Society at Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to present "Eurydice," written by Sarah Ruhl and directed by Tim Golebiewski, lighting technology specialist and lecturer at Eastern. Thi...

Nov 19, 2024, 12:29pm EST

Eastern's dual enrollment grows 60 percent in one year

Eastern Connecticut State University is expanding its dual enrollment program with Connecticut high schools, supported in part by a three-year, $178,000 grant from the Connecticut State Department of Education. The program, which allows students from ...

Nov 13, 2024, 11:11am EST

Eastern to host Veterans Day ceremony with VA Commissioner Ronald Welch

Eastern Connecticut State University invites the public to its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 at 9:00 a.m. in the Student Center Lobby. The event will honor and celebrate the service and sacrifices of veteran students, faculty, staff and famil...

Nov 4, 2024, 10:44am EST

'Diasporican' art exhibition celebrates Puerto Rican culture and identity

The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University, in partnership with the National Puerto Rican Diaspora Museum (NPRDM), debuted the exhibition "Diasporican: From Dispersion to Integration" on Oct. 24, celebrating Puerto Rican heritage and ident...

Oct 31, 2024, 8:00am EDT

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Princeton Review names Eastern a 'Green College' 15 years running

Eastern Connecticut State University is one of 511 institutions to be named to the Princeton Review's 2025 "Guide to Green Colleges." Since the guide was created in 2010, Eastern has been named a Green College 15 times. Among other sustainability init...

Oct 30, 2024, 9:28am EDT

'Diasporican': Eastern to host art exhibition with National Puerto Rican Diaspora Museum

The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University will host an exhibition titled "Diasporican: from Dispersion to Integration" in collaboration with the National Puerto Rican Diaspora Museum (NPRDM). The exhibition will run from Oct. 15 to Feb. 1...

Oct 17, 2024, 11:05am EDT

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Eastern's Music Department announces fall concert schedule

The Department of Music at Eastern Connecticut State University has announced an exciting lineup of live music performances for the fall 2024 semester. Featuring a diverse range of shows, the season calendar promises to engage audiences with a variety ...

Oct 15, 2024, 4:26pm EDT

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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.