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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
Eastern to present live documentary 'Earth2026'
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a multimedia presentation exploring the state of the environment and the future of the Earth on Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. in the David G. Carter Science Building, room 104. Set to music and narrated live, "Earth2...
Feb 13, 2026, 8:00am EST
'Three Sisters' and 'The Burrow': Eastern announces spring theatre productions
Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Communication, Film, and Theatre is proud to present two theatrical productions in spring 2026, ranging from a bittersweet tale of family and homesickness to a new, dystopian musical. Each will feat...
Feb 12, 2026, 3:30pm EST
Eastern announces spring 2026 music events calendar
The Department of Music at Eastern Connecticut State University is proud to present its spring 2026 events calendar. This semester presents a full slate of performances, recitals, and lectures by students and faculty. All performances, unless otherwis...
Feb 12, 2026, 3:13pm EST
Thursday: Public reception for Prison Arts Program Annual Show
Eastern Connecticut State University will host a major showcase of prison artworks from Dec. 8 through Feb. 28, 2026, in the Art Gallery of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. Organized by Community Partners in Action (CPA), the exhibition marks the 45...
Feb 3, 2026, 11:06am EST
Eastern unveils new athletics logo
Eastern Connecticut State University's campus community came out in full force on Jan. 29 to celebrate an exciting new chapter for Eastern Athletics. Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff packed the Student Center for the unveiling of Eastern's new ...
Feb 2, 2026, 2:03pm EST
Eastern athletic director receives lifetime achievement award at NCAA convention
Lori Runksmeier's tenure as director of athletics at Eastern Connecticut State University has spanned more than 10 years and includes milestones such as the addition of new varsity programs, facilities upgrades, many Little East Conference championship...
Jan 28, 2026, 12:24pm EST
Study reveals scorpion venom is not sterile, opening new paths for antibiotic research
A new study published today by biologists at Eastern Connecticut State University has revealed that scorpion venom contains complex microbial communities, challenging the long-held scientific belief that venom is sterile and opening new pathways for po...
Jan 22, 2026, 3:16pm EST
Tomorrow: Nursing students take oath during White Coat Ceremony
Eastern Connecticut State University will hold its second "white coat ceremony" on Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall. More than 40 nursing students will be honored at the ceremony, which signals the beginnin...
Jan 21, 2026, 9:05am EST