Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University recently announced its 2020 winter-session Dean's List.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its fall 2019 Dean's List for full-time and part-time students.

Eastern Connecticut State University student John Ferrara studied abroad in the Czech Republic last fall 2019 semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Lauren Knowles studied abroad in London, England, during the recent 2019-20 winter session.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Forty-three students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research at the fifth annual Psychological Science Night on Dec. 4.

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.

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.

Two biology students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented research at the recent Waterbird Society meeting in Maryland this past November.

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.

Eastern Connecticut State University's English department held its annual English Honors Society Induction ceremony on Dec. 4.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Eastern students Allison Lundy and Jenna Mazza have been awarded the Jeffrey and Nancy Trawick-Smith Early Childhood Undergraduate Research Fund.

The women's basketball team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its 2019-20 season, with five new players and 11 returning players.

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.

The men's basketball team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its fall 2019 season, with six new players and nine returning players.

Eastern Connecticut State University is home to 55 Hartford and New Haven Promise scholars this 2019-20 academic year.

Seven Eastern Connecticut State University students presented research projects at the Northeast regional conference for the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) on Nov. 8-9 at Keene State College in New Hampshire.

Eastern Connecticut State University's "WUMALA" dance club performed at the University of Saint Joseph on Nov. 2 at the 5x5 Dance Festival.

Eastern Connecticut State University's Theatre Program showcased "Convergence" on Oct. 24-27 in the Proscenium Theatre as the first in this year's dance concert series. With four performances, "Convergence" was a dramatic performance by Eastern students and alumni who used their dance skills to pay homage to the influences that have moved them.

The women's swimming team at Eastern Connecticut State University began its 24th season of competition this fall 2019 semester.

The men's swimming team at Eastern Connecticut State University recently began its inaugural season of competition this fall 2019 semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed 1,200 new students to campus this fall 2019 semester. The new students include first-time and transfer students who are enrolled in full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate programs.

Art history major Lisa Soltren recently completed an internship for the Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University.