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Students at Eastern Connecticut State University distinguish themselves through a wide range of achievements. They conduct impactful research, present at national conferences, and shine in theatrical productions and musical performances. They compete on championship athletic teams, contribute to more than 90 student organizations, and broaden their perspectives through internships, study abroad, and community engagement.

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Students at Eastern Connecticut State University distinguish themselves through a wide range of achievements. They conduct impactful research, present at national conferences, and shine in theatrical productions and musical performances. They compete on championship athletic teams, contribute to more than 90 student organizations, and broaden their perspectives through internships, study abroad, and community engagement.

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Eastern's STEP/CAP program leaders foster opportunity for high schoolers

This summer, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted more than 60 high school students for its annual Summer Transition at Eastern Program/Contract Admissions Program, better known as STEP/CAP. The six-week program was administered by Christina Irizarry, director of opportunity programs for the Academic Success Center, and accustoms incoming Eastern students to a college lifestyle through intensive classes, administrative seminars and activities outside of the classroom.
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Community Service - 2024 Aug 15

Eastern student goes on archeological dig in ancient Native American city

An anthropology major with an archaeology concentration and a history minor, Eric Hohenthal '25 has long known of his interest in his chosen field. Ever since he was a child, Hohenthal has been "obsessed with the ancient world. I was naturally drawn to archaeology."
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Study Abroad - 2024 Aug 5

Students gain field experience in spring 2024 internships

Students from a broad selection of disciplines at Eastern Connecticut State University gained valuable professional experience through internships during the spring 2024 semester. Internships ranged from live sound engineering to hospitality and criminal justice services.
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Internship - 2024 Jul 29

8 Eastern students study ecology in Costa Rica

In late May, eight students from the Department of Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University went on a 12-day tropical excursion in Costa Rica. The trip, led by biology Professors Brett Mattingly and Matthew Graham, guided students through the ecosystem's natural history and ecology.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Jul 29

Eastern students explore geology and culture in Spain

Two students from the Department of Environmental Earth Science (EES) at Eastern Connecticut State University joined Professor Peter Drzewiecki on a nine-day trip to the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain to examine the development of the area's geological features in late May.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Jul 22

800 graduate from Eastern in 2023-24 academic year

More than 800 Eastern Connecticut State University students graduated in the 2023-24 academic year, which culminated with two commencement ceremonies at the conclusion of the spring 2024 semester. The University's undergraduate ceremony occurred May 14 at the XL Center in Hartford, CT, and the graduate-level ceremony occurred May 11 on Eastern's campus.
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Graduation - 2024 Jul 2

Eastern welcomes Class of 2028 during summer orientation program

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed its newest Warriors to campus this June during the annual Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) program. Through the guidance of student orientation counselors (SOCs), hundreds of incoming students from the Class of 2028 acquainted themselves with Eastern's campus and pondered their collegiate aspirations during four separate two-day orientation sessions.
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Student Orientation - 2024 Jun 27

Psychology students study mental health in Iceland

Psychology students at Eastern Connecticut State University traversed the tundra of the human psyche on a 10-day field course in Iceland this May. Sponsored by the Department of Psychological Science as part of Professor Peter Bachiochi's field course "Cross-Cultural Well-Being," the trip gave students a look at the mental health of a foreign country.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Jun 24

Earth science students journey through northern New England

Twelve students from Eastern Connecticut State University beheld many environments on a 12-day scientific excursion through New Hampshire and Maine in late May. Sponsored by the Department of Environmental Earth Science (EES), Professors Dickson Cunningham, Bryan Oakley and Drew Hyatt guided students through high mountains, deep caves and sprawling coastlines as a part of their "Summits and Seashores" course.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Jun 27

Students gain field experience in spring 2024 internships

Students from a broad selection of disciplines at Eastern Connecticut State University gained valuable professional experience through internships during the spring 2024 semester. Internships ranged from live sound engineering to hospitality and criminal justice services.
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Internship - 2024 Jun 11

Eastern students experience music history in Vienna

This May, students from the Department of Music at Eastern Connecticut State University explored the history of classical music in Vienna, Austria. The 10-day trip was conducted by music Professor Emily Riggs and Lecturer David Ballena as a part of Riggs' "City of Song" global field study course.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2024 Jun 10

Eastern students present geology research at New Hampshire conference

Four environmental earth science students at Eastern Connecticut State University presented their research at the Northeast Section meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA) in Manchester, NH, on March 18.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Jun 10

Eastern releases spring 2024 Dean's List

Eastern Connecticut State University recently released its Dean's List for the spring 2024 semester, in which more than 1,200 students were recognized for maintaining high GPAs.
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Dean's List - 2024 Jun 10

Graduates of color honored at Intercultural Graduation

Students of color gathered in the Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University on April 18 to celebrate Intercultural Graduation. Organized by the Intercultural Center on campus, the event recognized the efforts of minority students, who often face systemic barriers before, during and after college.
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Graduation - 2024 Jun 10

Student work celebrated at 10th annual CREATE Conference

More than 250 students from Eastern Connecticut State University showcased their academic and creative achievements at Eastern's annual CREATE Conference on April 19. They shared their work with friends, family and faculty. During the conference, two students and one faculty member received awards.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jun 10

Pride Center honors LGBTQ seniors at Lavender Graduation

With the largest graduating cohort ever of queer students, the Pride Center at Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its seventh Lavender Graduation. President Elsa Nunez and awardees Billi Kozak and Arden Parzych were honored during the ceremony.
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Graduation - 2024 Jun 10

Mathematics major presents at regional consortium

Undergraduate students, staff and faculty from the Northeast traveled to The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, for the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Northeast Region (CCSCNE) on April 12-13. Among them was mathematics major Carter Kelly from Eastern Connecticut State University.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Jun 10

9 students travel to California for NCUR conference

Nine students from Eastern Connecticut State University presented research projects at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) this April in Long Beach, CA. NCUR provides collegiate scholars across the country with an opportunity to showcase their creative talents and undergraduate research.
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Research / Grant - 2024 Jun 10

Education students visit schools in Puerto Rico

The Department of Education at Eastern sponsored a trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico, this past spring semester to expose students to the different educational environments between the island and the mainland United States. The trip was led by education Professor David Stoloff as a part of his course titled "Intercultural Connections among Universities."
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Study Abroad - 2024 Jun 6

Students expand horizons by studying abroad in spring 2024

Each semester, students travel from Eastern Connecticut State University to study at various universities across the world. This semester, 12 students studied in Europe, South America, Asia and Australia.
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Study Abroad - 2024 Jun 6

BIS students win top awards in national competitions

Students from the Business Information Systems - Information Technology Students of America (BIS-ITSA) Club at Eastern Connecticut State University won top awards at the recent U.S. IT Collegiate Conference in Louisiana.
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Academic Award - 2024 Jun 10

Recent graduates prepared for advanced degree programs

With the Class of 2024 recently graduated, many of Eastern's newest alumni are beginning their careers while others are choosing to continue their studies. Here are a few of the graduates pursuing advanced degree programs.
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Alumni - 2024 Jun 6

2 Eastern students win Barnard Award, CSCU's highest academic honor

Two recent graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University each received the 2024 Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award, the top academic honor for undergraduates in the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system. The award is given annually to 12 graduating seniors from Connecticut's four state universities.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 21

3 students honored for social justice efforts

Three Eastern Connecticut State University students were presented with awards this spring 2024 semester for their commitment to promoting equity and social justice on campus and in the community.
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Academic Award - 2024 May 21

16 Eastern students graduate from University Honors Program

The Honors Program at Eastern Connecticut State University recognized 16 graduating seniors on May 11 for completing honors theses, the program's capstone requirement.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 16

English Night honors graduating seniors

The Department of English at Eastern Connecticut State University honored graduating seniors at its spring semester English Night on May 1. The event featured awards and student presentations.
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Academic Excellence - 2024 May 16

Eastern inducts 16 students into political science honor society

Eastern Connecticut State University inducted 16 students into the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society for political science on April 17.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 16

Eastern inducts 7 students into mathematics honor society

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Eastern Connecticut State University held its annual Kappa Mu Epsilon honor society induction on April 26 in the J. Eugene Smith Library.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 16

Eastern inducts 4 students into philosophy honor society

The Department of Political Science, Philosophy and Geography at Eastern Connecticut State University inducted four students into the Phi Sigma Tau honor society for philosophy on April 25.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 16

Eastern recognizes 20 at biology honors ceremony

Eastern Connecticut State University held its annual induction for Beta Beta Beta (Tribeta), the international honor society for biology, on April 26. The ceremony inducted 11 students and recognized 13 for outstanding academic achievement.
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Honor Society - 2024 May 16
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