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Eastern biologist receives NASA space grant to breed 'micro tomatoes'
Eastern Connecticut State University Biology Professor Bryan Connolly is using funding from the NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium to breed novel varieties of tomatoes that may be suitable for cultivation in outer space. Connolly's grant-funded pr...
Jul 16, 2021, 2:23pm EDT
Eastern is top university for 'Opportunity Scholars'
Since TheDream.US started its groundbreaking scholarship program to support undocumented students in 2016, it has relied on five institutions nationwide to host more than 600 Opportunity Scholars. Eastern Connecticut State University has emerged as the...
Jul 15, 2021, 3:38pm EDT
Eastern named a 2021-22 'College of Distinction'
Colleges of Distinction has recognized Eastern Connecticut State University for a variety of distinctions in its 2021-22 rankings, including badges of distinction for Public Colleges, Connecticut Colleges, Business and Education Programs, Career Develo...
Jul 13, 2021, 8:36am EDT
Eastern offers new concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience
Eastern Connecticut State University will offer a new academic concentration in Cognitive Neuroscience this coming fall 2021 semester as part of the university's Psychology major. Meant to address issues in human cognition, Eastern is the only state un...
Jul 9, 2021, 10:14am EDT
Eastern to launch hemp cultivation program in fall 2021
Beginning this fall semester, Eastern Connecticut State University will offer one of Connecticut's first hemp cultivation minors with an eye toward expansion as an interdisciplinary major in the future. The announcement follows recent state legislation...
Jul 8, 2021, 10:21am EDT
Eastern grad, students pedal 600 miles to raise mental health awareness
Six Eastern Connecticut State University students and alumni recently concluded a 600-mile bike ride to raise awareness of mental health issues. The group, known as "The Valley Boys Ride," concluded their two-week journey in mid-June in the Outer Banks...
Jun 16, 2021, 10:02am EDT
Book examines how Cold War technology propelled Pittsburgh renaissance
Pittsburgh native Patrick Vitale, assistant professor of geography at Eastern Connecticut State University, recently authored "Nuclear Suburbs: Cold War Technoscience and the Pittsburgh Renaissance." The book examines the suburbanization of the Greater...
Jun 7, 2021, 3:15pm EDT
Eastern professor authors 'Nuclear Suburbs'
Manchester resident Patrick Vitale, assistant professor of geography at Eastern Connecticut State University, recently authored "Nuclear Suburbs: Cold War Technoscience and the Pittsburgh Renaissance." The book examines the suburbanization of the Great...
Jun 7, 2021, 3:11pm EDT
Eastern's early childhood center wins 7th Telly Award
The Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE) at Eastern Connecticut State University was recently awarded a "Telly Award" for one of its video productions. The video, "A Study of the Play of Dual Language Learners in an English-Speaking Classroom," ...
Jun 3, 2021, 11:36am EDT
Litchfield achieves 'Sustainable CT' certification
Litchfield is one of the four latest towns to be certified by Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities in becoming more inclusive, resilient, and vibrant. The community met high standards in a broad range of sustain...
Jun 1, 2021, 9:34am EDT