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"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
Eastern 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, 10:27am EDT
Eastern to host National Endowment for the Arts 'Big Read' extravaganza
Beginning Oct. 7 and running through Dec. 3, Eastern Connecticut University will lead a series of local events as part of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) annual "Big Read" program. Each year, the Big Read program selects a book for communitie...
Sep 8, 2020, 2:00pm EDT
Eastern to host National Endowment for the Arts 'Big Read' extravaganza
Beginning Oct. 7 and running through Dec. 3, Eastern Connecticut University will lead a series of local events as part of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) annual "Big Read" program. Each year, the Big Read program selects a book for communitie...
Sep 8, 2020, 12:38pm EDT
Eastern Art Gallery opens fall 2020 with 'Painting and Drawing Faculty Exhibition'
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University is kicking off its fall 2020 season with an exhibition showcasing the university's painting and drawing faculty. Running until Oct. 1 with the opening reception on Sept. 10 from 4-6 p.m., the exhi...
Sep 1, 2020, 4:16pm EDT
Eastern's Carmen Cid wins CT Science Center 2020 STEM Achievement Award
The Connecticut Science Center has named Wethersfield resident Carmen Cid, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University, recipient of its 2020 STEM Achievement Award. The center will honor Cid and her accomplishments ...
Aug 14, 2020, 11:42am EDT