Eastern’s deepest roots are in education. Since opening its doors in 1889 as the Willimantic State Normal School, preparing skilled and compassionate teachers has been a pillar of Eastern’s mission. Today’s alumni continue that legacy, with several earning recognition this past academic year as top teachers in their respective districts and across the state at large.
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Savannah Striano ’25 was excited for her first full-time job interview. To her surprise, when she logged in to the virtual interview, she wasn’t greeted by a person, but by a series of fast-moving minigames. … “School prepared me with interpersonal skills for interviews with humans,” she said, “not robots.”
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If there was an epicenter of the American Revolution in Connecticut, it may well have been eastern Connecticut. In the years before and during the Revolutionary War, the region produced numerous revolutionaries and soldiers who helped turn colonial resistance into a fight for independence. As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding in 1776, it is fitting to revisit eastern Connecticut’s many contributions to the American Revolution.
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When a group of toddlers walks into the playroom at the Margaret S. Wilson Child and Family Development Resource Center (CFDRC), they seem like typical preschoolers — curious, noisy, and busy. But in the sandbox and dramatic-play corners, their make-believe worlds are helping them develop the crucial thinking, language, and problem-solving skills that form the foundation of early learning.
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Eastern Connecticut State University is committed to being an environment where students from all backgrounds gather. It is that commitment that led the University to join the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network this fall. The organization, which began in Dublin in 2012, describes itself as “a consortium of higher education institutions committed to promoting positive and healthy aging and enhancing the lives of older members of the global community.”
The first game is still months away, but Eastern Connecticut State University’s women’s flag football program is already taking shape. There is a coach. There is a roster. There is a field — among the first in the country dedicated to the rising NCAA sport.
Since its inception on March 1, 1961, in the weeks following John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, the Peace Corps has inspired 250,000 Americans to volunteer their time and skills across 144 countries. This legacy includes a dedicated group of Eastern alumni, faculty, and staff.
There is an unmistakable energy at Eastern right now. This fall, we welcomed the largest incoming class in the University’s history. Seeing these students arrive was a powerful reminder of the confidence students and families place in Eastern and the enduring appeal of the distinctive education we provide. Helping us steer their experience is the University’s new Strategic Compass.
The name “Occum” is familiar to generations of Eastern alumni. Since the 1980s, the monolithic Occum Hall has been a cornerstone of the University’s north campus.
Eastern’s deepest roots are in education. Since opening its doors in 1889 as the Willimantic State Normal School, preparing skilled and compassionate teachers has been a pillar of Eastern’s mission. Today’s alumni continue that legacy, with several earning recognition this past academic year as top teachers in their respective districts and across the state at large.
Did you know that animals are the one of the most illegally traded goods in the world, with reptiles being among the most trafficked? Millions of the scaly creatures are smuggled globally each year, with the United States being a top destination.
For over 8,000 years of recorded history, wine has held a place of significance in human ritual, socialization, and celebration. Today, while many consumers enjoy a wide variety of the fermented fruit of the vine at a multitude of occasions, few understand the existential threats facing by the hundred-billion-dollar industry. The industry, on the other hand, is all too aware.
Two dozen local small business owners discussed their economic challenges during a roundtable discussion at Eastern Connecticut State University on Oct. 13. Sponsored by the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (CTDECD) and the Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC), the event featured a lively discussion with business owners from a variety of northeastern Connecticut businesses.
A recent Youth Poll from the Harvard Institute of Politics found that only 33% of voters between 18 and 29 expect the 2026 election to be conducted fairly, suggesting faith in voting is at a nadir among a cohort already known for low participation. As part of Eastern’s efforts to promote civic involvement, the University hosted members of the American Civil Liberties Union Oct. 14 to discuss how to register and vote in Connecticut.
