Eastern Connecticut State University

Two Eastern Connecticut State University history students presented their research at the 2018 Phi Alpha Theta Biennial Convention Jan. 3-6 in New Orleans. They were accompanied by History Professor Bradley Davis.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its fall 2017 Dean's List for part-time students.

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released the names of full-time students who were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2017 semester.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Lynda Petrides presented her research on the usefulness of learning management systems at the Education Special Interest Group (EDSIG) Conference on Information Systems and Computing Education. The conference took place from Nov. 5-8 in Austin, TX.

Eastern Connecticut State University student-athlete Tarchee Brown '18 has become the all-time leading scorer for the men's basketball team.

Eastern Connecticut State University student-athlete Mya Villard '20 of Cromwell has been named to the weekly New England Women's Basketball Association Honor Roll for the week ending Jan. 7.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Julissa Martinez '18, a Communication major, recently completed an internship with the Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Taylor Coutant '18, a Business Administration major, recently completed an internship with Allstate Exclusive Agency.

Four political science majors from Eastern Connecticut State University presented original research at the Northeastern Political Science Association meeting this past November in Philadelphia.

Eastern Connecticut State University was one of only two institutions in the country to have its men's and women's soccer programs qualify for a 2017 United Soccer Coaches (USC) Team Ethics and Sportsmanship Award.

Eastern Connecticut State University Alex Zachary '18 of Somers has been named the 2017 Connecticut Male Athlete-of-the-Year by the Connecticut Sports Writer's Alliance.

The Little East Conference (LEC) All-Academic Team for the fall 2017 semester has been announced, and Eastern Connecticut State University is well represented. With 35 student-athletes named to the team this semester, including a record 13 members of the women's soccer team (the most by any institution in any sport), Eastern ranks second among conference institutions in honorees.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Craig Cyr '18 of Tolland, a Finance major, recently completed an internship with Wellstone Insurance.

Eastern Connecticut State University student Mayra Perry, a Spanish major, recently completed an internship with the Office for U.S. Senator Chris Murphy.

Eastern Connecticut State University senior basketball player Tarchee Brown was named Player-of-the-Week by the Little East Conference (LEC) for the week ending on Dec. 10.

Eastern Connecticut State University senior JD Stearns has been selected to the 2017 United Soccer Coaches (USC) Division III Men's Scholar All-East Region Team.

In early November a group of eight Eastern Connecticut State University students participated in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Connecticut Chapter competition in Storrs. More than 100 singers from across Connecticut participated in this year's event.

The Eastern Connecticut State University men's and women's track and field teams are amid their indoor seasons, which run from December 2017 to February 2018.

The Eastern Connecticut State University men's and women's soccer teams both had fall 2017 seasons to remember.

Eastern Connecticut State University English enthusiasts gathered on Dec. 6 for English Night, an event that showcases student excellence in the English Department. Hosted by Department Chair Professor Barbara Liu, the event featured a scholarship awards ceremony, the Sigma Tau Delta induction and three Capstone Seminar presentations. and three Capstone Seminar presentations.

The Eastern Connecticut State University men's and women's basketball teams are looking to extend their domination of the Little East Conference (LEC) in the 2017-18 season. Despite the LEC growing more and more competitive each season, both teams believe they have the talent and leadership needed to bring home a championship.

The Eastern Connecticut State University women's swim team has the Little East Conference (LEC) on high alert this season. Thanks to a plethora of new talent, as well as a core of returning veterans, the team is building on last season's success in a big way. There is very good reason to believe the 2017-18 season could end in gold for this group of Warriors.

The Eastern Connecticut State University men's and women's cross country teams both had seasons to remember in fall 2017. For the women, this was the first season in 25 years they placed in the top half of the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championship. The program also won its first LEC Championship this year. For the men, this was their fourth season in a row competing in the regionals, where the team put together a formidable performance.

Music students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented "Sounds of the Season" on Dec. 6, a concert designed to capture the beauty of the winter season. The instrumental performance featured the Eastern Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, and occured in the Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Instructional Center.

The Eastern Connecticut State University women's volleyball team enjoyed another great season in the fall 2017 semester, advancing to the Little East Conference (LEC) semifinals for the third time in four years. The team concluded with a winning record of 18-9.

The Center for Early Childhood Education at Eastern Connecticut State University announced this December that "Animal Kingdom Mega Pack" by Animal Planet has been named the 2017 TIMPANI (Toys that Inspire Mindful Play and Nurture Imagination) Toy. Six Eastern students fulfilled integral roles for the nationally acclaimed study.

Talented percussionists at Eastern Connecticut State University recently entertained audiences that included Eastern students, faculty, staff and local community members at Eastern's state-of-the-art Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall. The concerts included performances by Eastern's Percussion Ensemble, Percussion Group, World Percussion Ensemble, Korean Samul Ensemble and students in the Music Cultures of the World class. The concerts, which were presented on Dec. 3 and 7, were comprised of diverse and entertaining musical selections that featured timpani, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, triangle and tambourine.

Jazz music is in the air at Eastern Connecticut State University. Two concerts featuring student performers hit the main stage this December, including the Jazz Ensemble and 3 O'Clock Band, which performed on Dec. 1 and Dec. 4 respectively. Both concerts took place in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) Concert Hall.

A talented cast of Eastern Connecticut State University students, alumni, faculty and staff recently performed in "Amahl and the Night Visitors" on Dec. 2 to celebrate the holiday season. Composed by Gian Carlo Menotti in 1951, the opera tells the story of the Magi from the point of view of a young disabled boy named Amahl and his widowed mother.

The theatre program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented the holiday classic "Little Women" from Nov. 28-Dec. 3. The play took place in the intimate venue of Eastern's DelMonte Bernstein Studio Theatre, with a special emphasis on being "sensory-friendly" for audience members with spectrum disorders.