For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
(see more)For a relatively small campus of 5,300 students, the “Warriors” of Eastern Connecticut State University do a lot. They conduct high-quality research and present in conferences across the country. They perform in stunning theatrical productions and produce award-winning artwork. They compete on championship athletic teams and participate in more than 80 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
1,150 new students enroll at Eastern in fall 2020
More than 1,150 first-time and transfer students enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University for the fall 2020 semester.
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Oct 23
Recent New Media Studies graduate Wasan Hayajneh pursues degree in fine arts
Recent Eastern Connecticut State University alumna Wasan Hayajneh '20 is pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).
Five Eastern students serve as student leaders for Center of Community Engagement
Five Eastern Connecticut State University students have been hired as student leaders for the Center of Community Engagement (CCE) for the fall semester. The CCE coordinates Eastern's volunteer efforts in community service opportunities across Willimantic.
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Sep 30
Eastern business student Hannah Beazoglou receives Delta Mu Delta Award
Eastern Connecticut State University student Hannah Beazoglou, a senior majoring in business administration from West Hartford, has been awarded the Delta Mu Delta (DMD) Board Award. This is the second consecutive year Beazoglou has been recognized by DMD, a national business honors society.
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Sep 22
Fall 2020 Resident Assistants
Eastern Connecticut State University's Office of Housing and Residential Life is employing a fleet of students to serve as resident assistants (RAs) for the fall 2020 semester.
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Sep 15
Eastern Student Victoria Bryer wins Eleanor Rosebush Scholarship
Eastern Connecticut State University senior Victoria Bryer was awarded the Eleanor Rosebush Scholarship from the Brownville Junction High School (BJHS) Alumni Association.
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Sep 8
Eastern Alumna Julia Medina accepted into CT Governor's Innovation Fellowship
Eastern Connecticut State University alumna Julia Medina '20 is one of 19 members of the first cohort of college graduates selected for the Connecticut Governor's Innovation Fellowship (CTGIF) program.
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Sep 8
Eastern student Shai-Lin Gothreau interns at Travelers Insurance
Eastern Connecticut State University senior Shai-Lin Gothreau interned at Travelers Insurance this past summer in its Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP).
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Aug 28
Students complete summer 2020 internships via telecommuting
Several Eastern Connecticut State University students completed atypical internships this summer, working with their companies remotely via telecommuting.
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Aug 19
Current students assist Eastern hopefuls in virtual STEP/CAP
More than 80 prospective students are vying for admission to Eastern Connecticut State University this summer through the alternative admissions program known as "STEP/CAP" - Summer Transition at Eastern Program/Contract Admissions Program. To help facilitate this year's program, 19 current students are working as peer mentors, advisors and writing tutors for STEP/CAP participants.
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Aug 4
Julianna Gray receives Gilman Scholarship to study in Spain
Eastern Connecticut State University student Julianna Gray has been named the recipient of a $4,000 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad in Spain.
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Jul 17
Recent graduate Allison Lundy's honors thesis accepted for publication
Allison Lundy '20, a recent Eastern Connecticut State University graduate, has been notified that her honors thesis, "Effects of Active Outdoor Play on Preschool Children's On-Task Classroom Behavior," will appear in an upcoming edition of "Early Childhood Education Journal."
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Jul 17
Communication major Eric Warner awarded scholarship from CT Broadcasters Association
Eric Warner '21, a Communication major at Eastern Connecticut State University, was awarded the Connecticut Broadcasters Association (CBA) scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year.
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Jul 17
Eastern graduates Class of 2020
Hundreds of students graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University this spring 2020 semester. The University's 130th annual Commencement Exercises occurred via YouTube on May 19 amid the COVID-19 pandemic on the same day the University had planned to hold its graduation ceremony at Hartford's XL Center.
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Jul 1
Students make Spring 2020 Dean's List
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the spring 2020 semester.
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Jun 23
Scholars graduate from Eastern's competitive Honors Program
Eighteen gifted students graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University's prestigious Honors Program this spring 2020 semester. The competitive program provides an academically challenging course of study that culminates in an original research project in the student's senior year known as the "honors thesis."
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Jun 9
Students Inducted into Spanish Honor Society
The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Eastern Connecticut State University inducted three students into the Sigma Delta Pi national honor society for Spanish this spring 2020 semester.
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May 22
Students Inducted into Earth Sciences Honor Society
The Environmental Earth Sciences Department at Eastern Connecticut State University inducted 12 students into the Theta Upsilon chapter of the Sigma Gamma Epsilon National (SGE) Honor Society for Earth Sciences this spring 2020 semester.
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May 8
Eastern Students Inducted into Political Science Honor Society
Eleven Eastern Connecticut State University students were inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society, this spring 2020 semester.
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May 7
Students Inducted into Biology Honor Society
Eastern Connecticut State University's Biology Department inducted 31 students into the Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) National Honor Society this spring 2020 semester.
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May 6
KPE Students Inducted into Honor Society
Five Eastern Connecticut State University students were inducted into Alpha Upsilon Chi (AUC) this spring 2020 semester, the international honor society for health, physical education, recreation, sport and dance.
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May 6
Students Inducted into Mathematics Honor Society
Fifteen Eastern Connecticut State University students were inducted into Kappa Mu Epsilon (KME), the national honor society for mathematics, this spring 2020 semester.
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May 6
Students Inducted into Economics Honor Society
Seven Eastern Connecticut State University students were inducted into Omicron Delta Epsilon (ODE), the international honor society for economics, this spring 2020 semester.
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May 6
Students Inducted into Computing, Information Disciplines Honor Society
Twenty-one Eastern Connecticut State University students were inducted into Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the national honor society for computing and information disciplines, this spring 2020 semester.
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May 6
Students Inducted into Sociology Honor Society
Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology and Social Work inducted 13 students into the Alpha Kappa Delta National Honor Society.
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May 6
Students Produce ETV Pandemic Newscasts
Students in the ETV News club at Eastern Connecticut State University are putting their television production skills to the test during the COVID-19 pandemic by producing its weekly newscast remotely from home. With limited resources, club members are continuing to provide special coronavirus coverage to the Eastern community every Thursday night on their YouTube channel, "Eastern CT Television - ETV News."
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May 1
Pandemic-Inspired Student Artwork Featured in Virtual Art Gallery
Eastern Connecticut State University students in the Graphic Design History class have created digital art concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. Their works are on display in a virtual art gallery on Eastern's website.
Students Inducted into History Honor Society
Eastern Connecticut State University's History Department inducted 16 students into the Phi Alpha Theta national honor society and awarded graduating senior Jacob Avery the Victoria Leigh Soto '08 Memorial Fund Award.
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Apr 30
Eastern Students Inducted into Business Honor Society
Ten Eastern Connecticut State University students were inducted into Delta Mu Delta (DMD), the international honor society for accounting, business administration, business information systems and finance majors.
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Apr 30
Eastern Students Inducted into Marketing Honor Society
Eight Eastern Connecticut State University students were recently inducted into Alpha Mu Alpha (AMA), the national marketing honor society.
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Apr 30