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Next week: Eastern Art Gallery opening reception for 'Different Things in Different Amounts'
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University is holding its first exhibition of the fall 2024 semester. "Different Things in Different Amounts" is running Aug. 19 - Oct. 11 with an opening reception Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. "'Different Things and...
Sep 13, 2024, 2:16pm EDT
Eastern's top faculty award goes to Yaw Nsiah, nursing program founder
Yaw Nsiah of Lebanon, chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing, won Eastern's 2024 Award for Exemplary Service, the top faculty award of the academic year. Nsiah was awarded for his vital role in launching the university's nursing program...
Sep 9, 2024, 2:53pm EDT
Eastern to host 4 award-winning authors for children's literacy event
Eastern Connecticut State University invites local children, families and educators to develop their love of literacy on Sept. 17 during an evening featuring four award-winning children's book creators. Titled "Read a Book, Love a Book: Developing Lite...
Sep 6, 2024, 8:37am EDT
Eastern launches new liberal arts core curriculum in fall 2024
Long known as Connecticut's public liberal arts university, Eastern Connecticut State University's trademark curriculum has a new face. Launching this fall 2024, the new Eastern Liberal Arts Core (ELAC) is a more streamlined program aimed at meeting th...
Sep 3, 2024, 11:53am EDT
Stop & Shop fundraiser to benefit Eastern food pantry this September
Eastern Connecticut State University's on-campus food pantry, Shawn's Cupboard, will benefit from a month-long Stop & Shop fundraiser this September. Starting Sept. 1 and lasting all month long, the local grocery store's Community Bags Program will don...
Sep 2, 2024, 7:00am EDT
Eastern Art Gallery opens fall 2024 with 'Different Things in Different Amounts'
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University is holding its first exhibition of the fall 2024 semester. "Different Things in Different Amounts" is running Aug. 19 - Oct. 11 with an opening reception Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. "'Different Things and...
Aug 30, 2024, 2:10pm EDT
Eastern's largest incoming class in years to move in this Saturday
This weekend, Eastern Connecticut State University will welcome its largest class of first-year students since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when more than 700 students will move into campus residence halls this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to ...
Aug 23, 2024, 9:13am EDT
Eastern professor receives grant for 'institutional courage' research
Sarah Nightingale, a social work professor from Eastern Connecticut State University, was awarded a research grant this July from the Center for Institutional Courage, to combat institutional injustices in cases of abuse on college campuses. The Insti...
Aug 14, 2024, 12:07pm EDT
Media Advisory: Presidential historian available to press
Tom Balcerski is an acclaimed presidential historian at Eastern Connecticut State University whose historical perspective brings context to current presidential politics and affairs. A seasoned media correspondent, Balcerski is available to work with t...
Aug 5, 2024, 12:16pm EDT
Former Bridgewater State provost begins presidency at Eastern Connecticut State University
Dr. Karim Ismaili officially began his role as president of Eastern Connecticut State University on July 31, becoming the seventh president in the school's 135-year history. He comes to Eastern from Bridgewater State University (BSU), where he most rec...
Jul 31, 2024, 8:00am EDT