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'Acting is Believing' to immerse audiences in simultaneous theatre/film shows

Eastern Connecticut State University's Theatre & Performance Media Program will present its second main-stage production of the fall semester, "Acting is Believing," on Dec. 1 - 4. Happening simultaneously in two venues within the Fine Arts Instruction...

Nov 17, 2022, 2:59pm EST

Manchester resident Josh Sumrell receives Prospanica Connecticut award

The Prospanica Connecticut Chapter Board of Directors selected Joshua Sumrell of Manchester, coordinator of the Intercultural Center at Eastern Connecticut State University, to receive its 2022 Education Leadership Award. The award recognizes Sumrell's...

Nov 17, 2022, 11:43am EST

Price of freedom invoked at Veterans Day ceremony

The price of freedom and gratitude toward veterans resounded at the annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at Eastern Connecticut State University. "Our veterans served because they know that freedom is not free," said the keynote speaker, retired C...

Nov 11, 2022, 12:02pm EST

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Eastern to hold Veterans Day ceremony

Eastern Connecticut State University will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. in the Student Center Lobby. This year's keynote speaker is retired Command Sergeant Major (CSM) John S. Carragher. Carragher is the manager of the Off...

Nov 8, 2022, 2:27pm EST

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Study finds treadmill desk use improves work performance

Eastern Connecticut State University Psychology Professor Jenna Scisco has completed compelling research that may impact the way people work from home in a post-COVID world. Titled "'It's Been a Game Changer': A Qualitative Study of Treadmill Desk Use ...

Oct 26, 2022, 11:50am EDT

Eastern enhances campus safety with LiveSafe app

Eastern Connecticut State University is enhancing safety precautions on campus with a mobile phone app known as LiveSafe. Designed to connect community members and their local public safety officers, the app allows for a number of functions including a...

Oct 25, 2022, 1:02pm EDT

Media Advisory: 100 college volunteers set to beautify Willimantic for 'Day of Caring' on Oct. 22

Eastern Connecticut State University will host its annual Day of Caring on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at locations throughout Willimantic. The town-wide beautification event will deploy more than 100 student volunteers from Eastern and U...

Oct 20, 2022, 4:57pm EDT

Eastern to announce new cannabis certification at Connecticut's first cannabis academic research conference

Eastern Connecticut State University will announce a certification for environmentally sustainable cannabis businesses at the inaugural New England Cannabis Research and Education Conference (NECREC) on Oct. 21-22. The New England Sustainable Cannabis...

Oct 19, 2022, 4:36pm EDT

Supreme Court to hold 2 cases TOMORROW at Eastern

Eastern Connecticut State University will host the Connecticut Supreme Court on Oct. 19 as it hears two cases at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., respectively. The event marks the resumption of the Court's "On Circuit" program, which has been suspended since 20...

Oct 18, 2022, 9:28am EDT

Eastern to kick off 'Big Read' with book talk by CSCU President Terrence Cheng

Eastern Connecticut State University is one of 62 communities nationwide to receive a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read grant for 2022-23 year. Eastern will host a series of events exploring Charles Yu's book "Interior Chinatown," kicking ...

Oct 18, 2022, 9:05am EDT

About Eastern Connecticut State University

For a relatively small campus of 4,400 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 90 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.