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Willington resident is an actress on the rise

Abigail Donaghy was 13 years old when her father brought her to an open audition in New York City and her life changed forever. Today, at 22, she is a full-time Eastern student who is managing a budding career as an actress. The History major from Will...

Apr 12, 2022, 11:27am EDT

Eastern to hold first community service expo in 3 years

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at Eastern Connecticut State University will hold its Annual Service Expo and Awards Ceremony on April 18 from 2-4 p.m. in the foyer of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. This is the CCE's first in-person expo...

Apr 11, 2022, 1:06pm EDT

Eastern to host virtual CT Poetry Circuit reading

Eastern Connecticut State University will host a virtual poetry reading on April 13 at 7 p.m. for the 2021-22 Connecticut Poetry Circuit. The reading features the four college poets from institutions across Connecticut who were selected by a panel of j...

Apr 7, 2022, 3:16pm EDT

Hartford nonprofit leader Lena Rodriguez named Eastern's commencement speaker

Lena Rodriguez, CEO and president of the Community Renewal Team in Hartford, CT, will give the commencement address at Eastern Connecticut State University's 132nd Commencement Exercises on May 17. The graduation takes place in the XL Center in Hartfor...

Apr 6, 2022, 10:52am EDT

Eastern implements 'open pedagogy' for educational equity

As far back as 2008, Eastern Connecticut State University faculty began helping their students save money on textbooks by adopting Open Education Resources (OER) in their classrooms. Many textbooks cost more than $200, some as high as $400 each. One in...

Mar 24, 2022, 12:28pm EDT

Eastern to present 'Hansel and Gretel' opera April 1-3

The opera studio at Eastern Connecticut State University will present Engelbert Humperdinck's classic fairytale opera "Hansel and Gretel" on April 1-3 in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall. The production is directed by Music Profes...

Mar 22, 2022, 9:40am EDT

Connecticut anthropologist authors book on ancient forgotten city

Sarah Baires of Manchester, associate professor of anthropology at Eastern Connecticut State University, recently authored a new book, "Cahokia and the North American Worlds." Published by Cambridge University Press, the book explores the seemingly for...

Mar 17, 2022, 10:18am EDT

Eastern's 'AccessAbility' office enables learning with smart technology

Students with disabilities face a range of unique challenges in their quest for an education. In addition to physical and mental obstacles, they often lack mentors who understand their challenges. This is especially true with support for adequate readi...

Mar 15, 2022, 9:58am EDT

Eastern launches Paramedic Science program

The Department of Health Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University is among the first higher education institutions in the state to offer a minor in paramedic science. The minor trains non-physicians in the principles of evaluation and resuscita...

Mar 9, 2022, 10:41am EST

Eastern to present Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel'

Mar 8, 2022, 1:43pm EST

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.