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Eastern participates in statewide virtual collegiate 5k
On Oct. 22-25, Eastern Connecticut State University joined other colleges and universities across the state of Connecticut to plan and hold the first-ever virtual marathon titled the "Collegiate Virtual 5K." The statewide recreational event took severa...
Nov 2, 2020, 3:31pm EST
Eastern English professor publishes book on Scottish Romantic era
Kenneth McNeil, professor of English at Eastern Connecticut State University, has authored a new book that charts the transatlantic movements of Scottish literature in the Age of Revolution. The book, "Scottish Romanticism and Collective Memory in the ...
Oct 26, 2020, 6:08pm EDT
English Professor Named CSU Professor
Raouf Mama, professor of English at Eastern Connecticut State University, was named a CSU Professor by the Board of Regents of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) System at its Oct. 15 meeting. Mama joins History Professor Anna Kirch...
Oct 26, 2020, 6:04pm EDT
Eastern Professor Edits Award-Winning Journal
"The Leaflet," a journal edited by Eastern Connecticut State University Education Professor Mark A. Fabrizi, has been named a recipient of the 2020 Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Each year N...
Oct 26, 2020, 5:57pm EDT
Accounting majors meet employers virtually
Accounting majors at Eastern Connecticut State University are continuing to find a robust job market for their skills despite the economic impact of COVID-19. Their career aspirations are greatly aided by the faculty in the Accounting program, who cond...
Oct 26, 2020, 7:00am EDT
"Big Read" author visits Eastern virtually
On Oct. 14, more than 500 members of the Eastern Connecticut State University campus community, as well as local Willimantic, CT, residents, enjoyed a virtual lecture by author Luis Alberto Urrea, who discussed his book, "Into the Beautiful North." Urr...
Oct 25, 2020, 6:00pm EDT
Golfers go for the green to support Eastern students
After 14 successful years at Lake of Isles, the annual Eastern Connecticut State University Golf Tournament moved to the beautiful Wethersfield Country Club on Oct. 6 under sunny skies. Despite the uncertain times of COVID-19, 80 golfers participate...
Oct 25, 2020, 4:00pm EDT
Eastern's fourth president Charles Webb passes
Charles Webb, president of Eastern from 1970-1988, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 8. He had recently celebrated his 101st birthday with family and friends on Oct. 4. During his birthday party, Webb was bothered by a pesky fly. Ever the hu...
Oct 24, 2020, 1:08pm EDT
Eastern English professor publishes three new books
Eastern Connecticut State University English Professor English Raouf Mama has recently published three new books. The publications include "Tropical Tales," previously published and updated with new illustrations; "Contes Tropicaux," the French version...
Oct 24, 2020, 12:20pm EDT
Eastern Connecticut State ranked top public regional university in New England two years in a row
Eastern Connecticut State University is the top-ranked public regional university in New England for the second year in a row in this year's U.S. News and World Report's edition of "Best Colleges." Released on Sept. 14, the report also shows that Easte...
Sep 14, 2020, 2:06pm EDT