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'The Cigarette Surfboard' kicks off Earth Month at Eastern

Eastern Connecticut State University is kicking off Earth Month on March 31 with a screening of "The Cigarette Surfboard," a documentary about ocean pollution. Filmmaker Ben Judkins will join the audience for a Q&A after the screening, alongside a phys...

Mar 25, 2026, 11:48am EDT

Tomorrow: Eastern to host education in the age of AI conference

Eastern Connecticut State University will explore AI's impact on learning, creativity, and research during a campus-wide conference tomorrow, March 24, in the Student Center. The "Liberal Arts Education in the Age of AI Colloquium" will bring together...

Mar 23, 2026, 12:36pm EDT

Eastern to host traffic stop simulation event for autistic drivers and passengers

Eastern Connecticut State University will host a community event on April 11 designed to support autistic drivers and passengers who may one day encounter a police traffic stop. What: "Traffic Stop Practice: Supporting Autistic Drivers and Passenger...

Mar 20, 2026, 9:54am EDT

Media Advisory: Eastern to host 'Liberal Arts in the Age of AI' conference

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 ...

Mar 18, 2026, 12:30pm EDT

Media Advisory: Lt. Governor to promote free tax services at Eastern

Eastern Connecticut State University will host a press conference on March 13 at 10 a.m. to highlight the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, a free income-tax service run by Eastern students. The event will feature Lt. Governor Susan Bysi...

Mar 11, 2026, 12:27pm EDT

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Theatre: 'Three Sisters' opens spring theatre March 5-8

Eastern Connecticut State University's spring 2026 theatre schedule will open March 5-8 in the Delmonte Bernstein Studio Theater with "Three Sisters," a bittersweet tale of family and homesickness based on Anton Chekhov's classic play. "Three Sisters"...

Feb 25, 2026, 3:24pm EST

Eastern to promote open educational resources during 'OEWeek'

Eastern Connecticut State University will host a series of events for "Open Education Week" (OEWeek) from March 2 to 6. Launched in 2012 by Open Education Global, an organization promoting accessible and affordable educational materials worldwide, OEWe...

Feb 25, 2026, 7:00am EST

Eastern to host annual Eastern Connecticut EMS Council information session

Eastern Connecticut State University will host the annual information session for the Eastern Connecticut Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council on Feb. 28. Titled "Eastern CT EMS - Give It a Try and Discover Your Why," the event will focus on recrui...

Feb 20, 2026, 9:32am EST

Free tax assistance for Willimantic community

Eastern Connecticut State University College of Business students are providing cost-free tax preparation services to local community members through the IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA). The program offers free tax preparation serv...

Feb 19, 2026, 11:44am EST

Prison arts exhibition closing Feb. 28, last public reception Feb. 21

Eastern Connecticut State University's months-long showing of the Prison Arts Program's 45th annual show will conclude on Feb. 28 in the Art Gallery of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. Organized by Community Partners in Action (CPA), the exhibition ...

Feb 17, 2026, 3:54pm EST

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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.