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Eastern early childhood research wins 9th Telly Award for video on music development

Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE) recently won a Telly Award for a video involving music development in childhood education. The video, titled "Supporting Music Development in Early Childhood Settings,"...
Jun 13, 2024, 10:51am EDT
An unusual double-stemmed "corpse flower" blooms at Eastern Connecticut State University in the greenhouse of the David G. Carter Science Building.

Corpse Flower In Bloom at Eastern; Public Invited to View

An unusual double-stemmed "corpse flower" at Eastern Connecticut State University is now blooming in the University's greenhouse in the David G. Carter Science Building. To accommodate those interested in viewing the bloom, the greenhouse will be open...
Jun 4, 2024, 3:12pm EDT
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Eastern faculty win Board of Regents teaching and research awards

Three Eastern Connecticut State University faculty members were recognized at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year as part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) annual Board of Regents Faculty Awards. Assistant Professor of ...
Jun 3, 2024, 4:33pm EDT
The mural of Toni Morrison, Elsa Nunez and Ella Grasso is painted by artists Ben Keller and Rene Montalvo.

Mural featuring retiring Eastern President Elsa Nunez to be dedicated in Willimantic on May 30

A massive mural depicting three pioneering women is being painted on a parking garage in downtown Willimantic, with a dedication scheduled on May 30 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The 50-foot painting by renowned muralist Ben Keller, located at 17 Walnut Street, ...
May 29, 2024, 9:23am EDT
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New documentary on Connecticut tobacco history to screen in Westport on June 1

Excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary series "Stepping Into The Shade" will screen at the Westport Library on June 1, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film's producers, host and local historians. The series explores Connecticut's...
May 28, 2024, 3:06pm EDT
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New documentary on Connecticut tobacco history to screen in Westport on June 1

Excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary series "Stepping Into The Shade" will screen at the Westport Library on June 1, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film's producers, host and local historians. The series explores Connecticut's...
May 28, 2024, 2:59pm EDT
A rendering of the mural at 17 Walnut Street in downtown Willimantic, CT.

Massive mural to be dedicated in Willimantic on May 30, featuring Eastern President Elsa Nunez

A massive mural depicting three pioneering women is being painted on a parking garage in downtown Willimantic, with a dedication scheduled on May 30 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The 50-foot painting by renowned muralist Ben Keller, located at 17 Walnut Street, ...
May 24, 2024, 10:29am EDT
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Eastern's Senior Art Exhibition closes May 24

The work of recent graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Art and Art History will remain on display in the Art Gallery until Friday, May 24, in the annual Senior Art Exhibition. The exhibition features senior capstone art ...
May 22, 2024, 4:22pm EDT
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Thousands pack the XL Center for Eastern's 134th Commencement Exercises

900 receive degrees at Eastern's 134th Commencement Exercises

Thousands of people filled the XL Center in Hartford on May 14 to celebrate nearly 900 Eastern Connecticut State University undergraduate students during the University's annual graduation ceremony. The event was a momentous occasion for the newest gra...
May 14, 2024, 8:25pm EDT
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Commencement speaker Joe Lobe

Eastern graduates 70 master's degree candidates

"The world that we live in needs leaders; we have enough followers," said alumnus and keynote speaker Joseph Lobe '03, vice president and deputy general counsel for the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, at Eastern Connecticut State University's Graduate...
May 14, 2024, 10:55am 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.

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