For a relatively small campus of 4,400 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 90 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
(see more)For a relatively small campus of 4,400 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 90 clubs. They broaden their perspectives through internships, studying abroad, and engaging in the wider community.
Aicha Ly receives Gilman Scholarship to study in Costa Rica
Eastern Connecticut State University student Aicha Ly has been named a recipient of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the competitive scholarship will fund Ly's field studies in Costa Rica in the winter of 2022.
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Jun 8
Inclusive Excellence Awards recognize achievements of students of color
Eastern Connecticut State University held its Eighth Annual Inclusive Excellence Student Awards Ceremony on May 6. The ceremony honors the academic achievements of African, Latino, Asian and Native American students, and also presents 11 special awards to students who have demonstrated excellence in community, volunteering, social justice and more.
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May 14
Two physical education students receive SHAPE America awards
Two students and one faculty member from Eastern's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) received awards at the Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) Eastern District Awards this April.
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May 13
2 students receive President's Award for undergraduate research
Eastern Connecticut State University has awarded two students with the annual President's Award as part of the CREATE (Celebrating Research Excellence and Artistic Talent at Eastern) Conference. Each year, two students are given this award for outstanding scholarly work, such as research or performance.
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May 4
Gomez-Stafford receives Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award
Two graduating seniors from Eastern Connecticut State University are recipients of the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards this 2020-21 academic year. The award is the highest undergraduate distinction presented by the Connecticut State Universities (CSU) system, which annually honors 12 students from the four state universities--Eastern, Central, Southern and Western.
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Apr 8
Beazoglou receives Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award
Two graduating seniors from Eastern Connecticut State University are recipients of the Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards this 2020-21 academic year. The award is the highest undergraduate distinction presented by the Connecticut State Universities (CSU) system, which annually honors 12 students from the four state universities.
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Apr 8
Eastern alumna receives Delta Mu Delta award
Eastern Connecticut State University alumna Melat Assefa recently received the Past Presidential Award from Delta Mu Delta (DMD), the national business honors society. Assefa, who majored in finance, graduated in spring 2020 and was a member of the University's honors program. She is now attending the University of Denver to continue her studies in quantitative finance.
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2020 Nov 12
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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2020 Sep 22
Biology Major Chris Shimwell Awarded for Novel Scorpion Research
Christopher Shimwell, a senior biology major at Eastern Connecticut State University, received an excellence award from the Eastern Colleges Science Conference (ECSC) for his manuscript titled "Molecular Characterization of the Scorpion Telson."
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2020 Apr 13
2 Seniors Win Henry Barnard Awards
Eastern Connecticut State University students Stefanos Stravoravdis '20 of Colchester and Evelyn Lemus Silva '20 of Burnsville, NC, have been named recipients of the 2020 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award. The Barnard Award is the premier academic recognition program of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System (CSCU) and is sponsored by the CSCU Foundation.
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2020 Apr 13
Eastern ALANA Students Honored at 2019 Inclusive Excellence Awards
More than 200 Eastern Connecticut State University students of African, Latino, Asian and Native American (ALANA) descent were honored on May 9 at the 2019 Inclusive Excellence Awards. All students who were honored achieved an overall GPA of at least 3.5. An additional 11 students were recognized for demonstrating exemplary co-curricular engagement at Eastern.
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2019 Jun 18
Eastern Student Hannah Beazoglou Awarded DMD Regional Award
Eastern Connecticut State University student Hannah Beazoglou '20 was recently selected as one of 25 scholars nationwide to receive a regional award from Delta Mu Delta, the international honor society for business.
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2019 Sep 19
Eastern Students Honored at the Fourth Annual Health Sciences Award Ceremony
Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Health Sciences held its fourth annual award ceremony on April 25. Sixteen students were inducted into the Phi Theta Delta Health Sciences Honor Society and 27 students were awarded for their academic achievements in the major.
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2019 Jun 11
Eastern Students Honored at History Senior Reception, Award Ceremony
Eastern Connecticut State University's History Department held an award ceremony for its graduating seniors on May 8. Students were awarded for their academic achievements in the history major.
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2019 Jun 11
Eastern Students Honored at the Annual Biology Award Ceremony
Eastern Connecticut State University's Biology Department hosted its annual honor society induction and award ceremony on April 26. At the event 33 new members were inducted into the Tri-Beta National Biological Honor Society and 12 students were awarded for their outstanding accomplishments in the department.
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2019 Jun 5
Eastern Students Honored at Year-End Kinesiology and Physical Education Award Ceremony
Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education held its annual year-end award ceremony and Alpha Upsilon Chi honor society induction ceremony on May 2.
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2019 Jun 4
English Students Recognized at 2019 English Night
Eastern Connecticut State University's English Department held its annual English Night on May 7. English Night is an event put on by the English Department to honor outstanding student work and act as a platform for seniors to present their Capstone Projects.
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2019 Jun 3
Haley Knox and Jacob Dayton Win Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Awards
Eastern Connecticut State University students Haley Knox '19 and Jacob Dayton '19 have been named recipients of the 2019 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award. The 31st annual Henry Barnard Awards Banquet, held on April 23 at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT, recognized 12 outstanding undergraduates from Connecticut's four state universities - Central, Eastern, Southern and Western.
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2019 Apr 25
Eastern Students Awarded at the Environmental Earth Science Awards
Eastern Connecticut State University's Department of Environmental Earth Science held is annual year-end celebration in the Science Building on May 6. At the event, 13 students were awarded for their work and excellence in the environmental earth science program.
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2019 Jun 3
Students Recognized at Finance Banquet
Eastern Connecticut State University's Finance Program held its year-end banquet on March 26 in the Paul E. Johnson Room of the J. Eugene Smith Library. The event featured remarks by university dignitaries; a keynote address by Eastern alumnus Andrew Simmons '06; presentations by current students as well as representatives of Travelers Insurance; and an awards ceremony.
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2019 Apr 4
Eastern Sport-Management Students Win Case Study Competition
Four sport and leisure management students from Eastern Connecticut State University won the 2019 New England Sport Management Case Study Competition on Feb. 28 at Nichols College. Eastern competed against eight other teams and won first place for the second year in a row.
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2019 Mar 15
Eastern Student Makayla Mowel Named IMPACT Student-of-the-Year
Eastern Connecticut State University student Makayla Mowel won the Student-of-the-Year award at the 2019 Impact Conference in Charlottesville, VA, on Feb. 23. This award recognizes a current undergraduate student who demonstrates significant and sustained service and leadership.
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2019 Mar 13
Eastern Student Roshani Budhathoki of Mansfield Center Selected as 2018 ASPB-Conviron Scholar
Roshani Budhathoki '19, a Biology major at Eastern Connecticut State University, has been named a 2018-19 ASPB-Conviron Scholar.
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2018 Oct 22
Two Eastern Students Win Library Research Awards
Two students at Eastern Connecticut State University won Library Research Awards at the conclusion of the 2017-18 academic year. The awards are given based on a student's ability to conduct academic research and reflect on the process.
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2018 Jun 4
Eastern's Environmental Earth Science Department Recognizes Students at Awards Ceremony
Eastern Environmental Earth Science (EES) students were honored at the department's annual awards ceremony on May 3. Students were recognized for research or academic excellence.
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2018 May 15
Eastern Students Recognized at Inclusive Excellence Awards
Eastern Connecticut State University recognized the academic achievements of African, Latino, Asian and Native American students on May 5 during its sixth annual Inclusive Excellence Awards ceremony. Award were given out and more than 200 students were recognized for achieving GPAs of 3.5 or higher.
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2018 May 4
Eastern Students Honored at English Night
The English Department at Eastern Connecticut State University hosted English Night on May 1. The event featured an awards ceremony and five student presentations from graduating seniors.
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2018 May 3
Eastern Aspiring Teachers Receive Education Awards
Four aspiring teachers from Eastern Connecticut State University's Education Department were recognized at the Education Unit Awards Ceremony on April 21.
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2018 Apr 30
Eastern Student Freddy Cruz Wins Cesar Chavez Award
Eastern Connecticut State University student Freddy Cruz was among the honorees at Eastern's 2018 Cesar Chavez Distinguised Service Awards ceremony on April 18.
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2018 Apr 26
Eastern Student Yuberki Delgadillo Wins Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award
Yuberki Delgadillo '18 of Quaker Hill, CT, was named a recipient of the 2018 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award on April 17. The 30th annual Henry Barnard Awards Banquet, held at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT, recognized 12 outstanding undergraduates from Connecticut's four state universities - Central, Eastern, Southern and Western.
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2018 Apr 24