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.
The Men's track and field team at Eastern Connecticut State University is amid its indoor season of competition, with four new freshmen and 22 returning athletes.
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Feb 13
Students studying theatre and new media studies at Eastern Connecticut State University attended the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) at Cape Cod Community College from Jan. 28-Feb. 1.
Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed 150 new students to campus this spring 2020 semester. The new students include first-time and transfer students who are enrolled in full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate programs.
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Feb 6
"Lulu," a new experimental opera performed at Eastern Connecticut State University from Jan. 24-26, offered a provocative multi-media treatment of the timeless issue of mistreatment of women.
Several Eastern Connecticut State University students are participating in a unique internship with Cigna through the health services company's on-campus Technology Early Career Development Program (TECDP).
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Feb 3
Eastern Connecticut State University recently announced its 2020 winter-session Dean's List.
Honors List -
Jan 31
Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its fall 2019 Dean's List for full-time and part-time students.
Honors List -
Jan 31
Eastern Connecticut State University graduated 227 undergraduate and graduate students at the conclusion of the fall 2019 semester.
Graduation -
Jan 31
Eastern Connecticut State University student John Ferrara studied abroad in the Czech Republic last fall 2019 semester.
Study Abroad -
Jan 29
Eastern Connecticut State University student Lauren Knowles studied abroad in London, England, during the recent 2019-20 winter session.
Study Abroad -
Jan 29
Eastern Connecticut State University student Natalie Devlin completed a study abroad trip in Townsville, Australia, where she attended James Cook University from July 16 until Nov. 23.
Study Abroad -
Jan 29
The competitive dance team at Eastern Connecticut State University performed at the prestigious Universal Dance Alliance College Nationals (UDA) on Jan. 17-19 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The team qualified for finals at the UDA for the first time in Eastern's history, where they finished eighth place in the Open Hip-Hop Division.
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Jan 29
A group of Eastern Connecticut State University student leaders served as student orientation counselors (SOCs) for the spring SOAR program. SOAR stands for Student Orientation, Advising and Registration and is designed to welcome new students and acclimate them to life on Eastern's campus.
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Jan 29
Forty-three students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research at the fifth annual Psychological Science Night on Dec. 4.
Research / Grant -
2019 Dec 12
Eastern students recently participated in the the Center for Early Childhood Education's (CECE) annual TIMPANI toy study--Toys that Inspire Mindful Play and Nurture Imagination.
Research / Grant -
2019 Dec 11
New research into antifungal resistance, conducted by Eastern Connecticut State University student Stefanos Stravoravdis '20 and mentored by Biology Professor Jonathan Hulvey, was recently accepted for publication in an international science journal.
Research / Grant -
2019 Dec 11
Four Eastern Connecticut State University History majors presented their projects at the history honor society's Phi Alpha Theta New England regional conference on Nov. 23. The Phi Alpha Theta conference highlighted research on topics ranging from gender and power to colonial and imperial legacies, and was held at Salem State University in Salem, MA.
Honor Society -
2019 Dec 6
Eastern Connecticut State University Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) students won the Dee Perrelli College Bowl on Nov. 21. In its 10th year, the bowl is hosted by the Connecticut Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (CTAHPERD) at its yearly conference in Cromwell. This is the fourth year in a row Eastern students have won the competition.
Academic competition -
2019 Dec 6
Eastern Connecticut State University's English department held its annual English Honors Society Induction ceremony on Dec. 4.
Honor Society -
2019 Dec 6
Two biology students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research at the recent Waterbird Society meeting in Maryland this past November.
Research / Grant -
2019 Dec 6
Digital art & design students in Eastern Connecticut State University's Art 335: Graphic Design course collaborated with Windham Hospital's Auxiliary to enhance the theme of the hospital's 2019 fundraising gala. Held at Horizon's in South Windham, the gala's theme this year was "Sous La Mer" (Under the Sea).
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Dec 6
Early childhood education students Allison Lundy and Alyssa Barry presented research at the annual National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) conference in Nashville, TN, from Nov. 20-23.
Research / Grant -
2019 Dec 4
The Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Our Town" was presented at Eastern Connecticut State University from Nov. 19-24. Produced by Eastern's Performing Arts Department and the Drama Society, the play was written by Thornton Wilder and directed by Tim Golebiewski.
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement -
2019 Dec 4
Eastern Connecticut State University student Michael Tuttle presented his research at the Psychonomic Society's 60th Annual Meeting on Nov. 14-17 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Research / Grant -
2019 Nov 25
Eastern students Allison Lundy and Jenna Mazza have been awarded the Jeffrey and Nancy Trawick-Smith Early Childhood Undergraduate Research Fund.
Research / Grant -
2019 Nov 25
The women's rugby club at Eastern Connecticut State University claimed the New England Collegiate Cup (NECC) championship on Nov. 9 at the 2019 Plymouth Rock Bowl, capping off their undefeated season.
Sports -
2019 Nov 22
Eastern Connecticut State University is home to 55 Hartford and New Haven Promise scholars this 2019-20 academic year.
Scholarship -
2019 Nov 20