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22 Communities Statewide Achieve 'Sustainable CT' Certification

Sustainable CT, a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities in becoming efficient, resilient and inclusive, announced its first group of certified towns this week. Twenty-two municipalities met high standards in a broad range of susta...

Oct 3, 2018, 12:53pm EDT

Eastern to Host Third Latin American and Caribbean Conference

Eastern Connecticut State University will host its third Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) Conference on Oct. 12 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. The conference is free and open to the public. Registration will occur at 8:30 ...

Oct 3, 2018, 11:41am EDT

Eastern’s Sarah Baires (left) and Melissa Baltus, professor at the University of Toledo, are experts on the ancient Native American city Cahokia.

Eastern Professor Featured in PBS Series 'Native America'

An advance screening of the new PBS series "Native America" was shown at Eastern Connecticut State University on Sept. 26. While the four-part series will premiere on Oct. 23 on CPTV, Eastern was selected for the screening because Anthropology Professo...

Oct 2, 2018, 4:23pm EDT

Eastern Theatre Presents 'Cabaret' Musical

The Theatre Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will present the Tony Award-winning musical "Cabaret" from Oct. 18 to 29 in the Proscenium Theatre of the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC). Directed by Nichola Johnson with musical direct...

Oct 2, 2018, 10:00am EDT

Eastern Theatre Presents 'Cabaret' Musical

Oct 1, 2018, 2:57pm EDT

The camel spiders being studied at Eastern are preserved in ethanol. This specimen, held by Biology Professor Matthew Graham, has a large chelicerae -- jaw-like appendage used for catching food.

Eastern Receives Major NSF Grant to Study Camel Spiders

Eastern Connecticut State University is the recipient of a major grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to fund research on a little-known type of arachnid known as the camel spider. Led by Biology Professor Matthew Graham, the grant will tot...

Sep 28, 2018, 10:03am EDT

Eastern students volunteered at last year's Day of Caring at locations throughout Windham.

Eastern and UConn to Volunteer at Windham Day of Caring

On Sept. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., upwards of 200 college students from Eastern Connecticut State University and the University of Connecticut will collaborate with United Way to volunteer for the "Day of Caring." This event is a way of giving back ...

Sep 27, 2018, 12:14pm EDT

Eastern Attracts Strong Freshman Class

Eastern Connecticut State University's freshman class this fall is larger than last year's class and has strong academic credentials. The freshman class of 967 full-time students is five percent larger than the freshman class of fall 2017. The acad...

Sep 25, 2018, 9:01am EDT

The Eastern Wind Ensemble with members of the Opera Workshop will have its first performance of the fall semester, "Art of Song," on Oct. 13.

Eastern Music Program to host 6 September-October Concerts

The Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University will hold six concerts in late September and October. From jazz music to opera performances, pieces inspired by famous paintings and a show by the University's premier vocal ensemble, the concer...

Sep 20, 2018, 9:21am EDT

Connecticut State Comptroller Kevin Lembo is a past University Hour guest, who spoke on "being out" in politics as a gay man.

Eastern to host September-October University Hour Events

Eastern Connecticut State University is hosting a variety of University Hour events this fall 2018 semester. This free and open-to-the-public series of guest lectures and performances occurs on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. in locations across campus. Upcom...

Sep 19, 2018, 11:35am EDT

About Eastern Connecticut State University

Students at Eastern Connecticut State University distinguish themselves through a wide range of achievements. They conduct impactful research, present at national conferences, and shine in theatrical productions and musical performances. They compete on championship athletic teams, contribute to more than 90 student organizations, and broaden their perspectives through internships, study abroad, and community engagement.