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Eastern to host high school literary festival on April 4

Eastern Connecticut State University will welcome approximately 200 high school students on April 4 for the annual Eastern Literary Festival for high school students. Held in the university's Student Center, the festival invites students from across t...

Apr 1, 2025, 1:35pm EDT

Acclaimed author of 'The Bear' to speak on April 8 at Eastern

Eastern Connecticut State University's 2024-25 Big Read program will conclude on April 8 with a special keynote event featuring Andrew Krivak, acclaimed author of "The Bear"-the novel at the heart of this year's community-reading initiative. The event ...

Apr 1, 2025, 8:00am EDT

Eastern to unveil portrait of former president Nunez

Eastern Connecticut State University will present for the first time the new portrait of recently retired President Elsa M. Nunez from April 7-27 in the Art Gallery as part of "136 Years of Eastern Leadership," an exhibition of Eastern's leaders over ...

Mar 31, 2025, 3:06pm EDT

MassArt president named 2025 commencement speaker at Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University is proud to announce Dr. Mary K. Grant, president of Massachusetts College of Art and Design, as the honorary degree recipient and keynote speaker for its 135th Undergraduate Commencement on May 20 at the XL Center ...

Mar 28, 2025, 11:41am EDT

Media Advisory: 2 big events tomorrow at Eastern

Members of the media are invited to cover two important events taking place tomorrow at Eastern Connecticut State University: the CSU Making History Conference and the Equity and Social Justice Awards Ceremony. Please contact Public Relations Officer M...

Mar 27, 2025, 3:05pm EDT

Eastern names 2025 commencement speakers

Eastern Connecticut State University is proud to announce the keynote speakers for its 2025 commencement ceremonies. At the University's 135th Undergraduate Commencement on May 20 at the XL Center in Hartford, renowned higher education leader Dr. Mary ...

Mar 27, 2025, 2:07pm EDT

Acclaimed author Andrew Krivak to conclude Eastern's Big Read program on April 8

Mar 12, 2025, 10:59am EDT

Wednesday: Eastern to host 'Stepping into the Shade' screening and Q&A

Eastern Connecticut State University is proud to present a screening of the faculty-produced documentary "Stepping into the Shade" on March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. A Q&A with the docuseries' host and producers will follow the screen...

Mar 10, 2025, 8:53am EDT

Eastern to host 'Stepping into the Shade' screening and Q&A

Mar 4, 2025, 12:00pm EST

Eastern advocates for increased state funding at legislative breakfast

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a legislative breakfast on Feb. 20, advocating for increased state funding as lawmakers work to finalize Connecticut's upcoming two-year budget. The ongoing legislative session, which spans five months, will ...

Feb 26, 2025, 1:14pm 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.