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Ismaili begins presidency at Eastern Connecticut State University
Dr. Karim Ismaili officially began his role as president of Eastern Connecticut State University on July 31. He comes to Eastern from Bridgewater State University (BSU), where he most recently served as Executive Vice President and Provost. During his ...
Jul 31, 2024, 8:00am EDT
Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Community Engagement donates $3,000 to Covenant Soup Kitchen
In its latest charitable collaboration with Willimantic's Covenant Soup Kitchen, Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Community Engagement (CCE) donated $3,000 to the soup kitchen on June 27. The CCE held a series of food drives this past...
Jul 17, 2024, 12:14pm EDT
Eastern Connecticut State University receives Davis Educational Foundation grant for faculty development initiative
Eastern Connecticut State University received a $281,120 grant in spring 2024 to begin a new faculty development initiative, "Empowering Sustainable Pedagogical Innovation." The grant was received from the Davis Educational Foundation, established by ...
Jul 15, 2024, 4:33pm EDT
Eastern Connecticut State University history professor publishes book on legendary Virginia 'witch'
Scott Moore, associate professor of history at Eastern Connecticut State University and a native of Virginia Beach, VA, recently published a book about a legendary accused witch from southeastern Virginia. "The Witch of Pungo," published through the Un...
Jul 11, 2024, 4:06pm EDT
Eastern's upcoming Big Read program aims to connect communities to 'where we live'
Eastern Connecticut State University is the only organization in Connecticut to receive a Big Read award from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for the 2024-25 academic year. Following the theme "Where We Live," Eastern's Big Read grant will su...
Jun 14, 2024, 8:56am EDT
Eastern early childhood research wins 9th Telly Award for video on music development
Eastern Connecticut State University's Center for Early Childhood Education (CECE) recently won a Telly Award for a video involving music development in childhood education. The video, titled "Supporting Music Development in Early Childhood Settings,"...
Jun 13, 2024, 10:51am EDT
Corpse Flower In Bloom at Eastern; Public Invited to View
An unusual double-stemmed "corpse flower" at Eastern Connecticut State University is now blooming in the University's greenhouse in the David G. Carter Science Building. To accommodate those interested in viewing the bloom, the greenhouse will be open...
Jun 4, 2024, 3:12pm EDT
Eastern faculty win Board of Regents teaching and research awards
Three Eastern Connecticut State University faculty members were recognized at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year as part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) annual Board of Regents Faculty Awards. Assistant Professor of ...
Jun 3, 2024, 4:33pm EDT
Mural featuring retiring Eastern President Elsa Nunez to be dedicated in Willimantic on May 30
A massive mural depicting three pioneering women is being painted on a parking garage in downtown Willimantic, with a dedication scheduled on May 30 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The 50-foot painting by renowned muralist Ben Keller, located at 17 Walnut Street, ...
May 29, 2024, 9:23am EDT
New documentary on Connecticut tobacco history to screen in Westport on June 1
Excerpts from the highly anticipated documentary series "Stepping Into The Shade" will screen at the Westport Library on June 1, followed by a panel discussion featuring the film's producers, host and local historians. The series explores Connecticut's...
May 28, 2024, 3:06pm EDT