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May 16, 2026

Eastern graduates 900 at 136th commencement Messages of hope and resilience propel the Class of 2026

More than 900 undergraduate students from Eastern Connecticut State University received their diplomas on May 16 at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford during the University's 136th Commencement Exercises. Degrees were conferred from the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education and Professional Studies, recognizing a diverse graduating class whose accomplishments reflect Eastern's mission as Connecticut's only public liberal arts university.

May 14, 2026

Education alumni awarded for teaching excellence Jake Paciotti ‘21 and Laina Rivers M‘18 recognized

What does it mean to be an outstanding teacher? For Eastern alumni Jake Paciotti ‘21 and Laina Rivers M‘18, it means going above and beyond both inside and outside of the classroom. This spring, the two K-12 educators earned major accolades for their work.

May 13, 2026

Beludji Narcisse's ’25 journey from Haiti to law school

A recent alumnus of Eastern Connecticut State University has been accepted into the University of Connecticut School of Law after a tumultuous journey from Haiti to the United States. Beludji Narcisse ‘25 shared his story as an immigrant trying to establish a better life for himself, his family, and his community.

May 12, 2026

Students take studies around the globe in spring 2026

Ten Eastern students studied around the globe during the spring 2026 semester, from the hills of Scotland to the coasts of New Zealand.

May 06, 2026

‘Warriors Give’ raises $200,000 Online giving campaign supports student success

Eastern alumni and friends raised more than $200,000 to directly benefit students, multidisciplinary initiatives, athletics, and scholarships during Eastern’s 10th annual “Warriors Give” campaign. The online giving campaign, held April 28-30, encouraged Eastern supporters to invest in student success through a wide variety of categories and donation challenges.

May 06, 2026

Spring Fest sends off semester with week of festivities

Pancakes, calligraphy, and Shakespeare – the common denominator among these was their presence at Eastern Connecticut State University’s annual “Spring Fest” celebration. Hundreds of Warriors said their goodbyes to the academic year through an eclectic mix of activities from April 28 to May 3.

May 05, 2026

VETS Center offers resources to military Warriors Meet Eastern's National Guard recruiter

For more than 15 years, the Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) Center at Eastern Connecticut State University has been a vital resource to military personnel across campus.

May 05, 2026

Eastern hosts housing-justice series Alumna speaks on housing insecurity, advocacy

Eastern hosted the Housing Justice Brown Bag Lunch Series this spring 2026 semester, presented by the Center for Housing Equity & Opportunity (CHEO). The final session was held on April 29, when faculty members, housing advocates, and nonprofit leaders gathered in the Paul E. Johnson, Sr. Community Conference Room.

May 05, 2026

2 alumni actors appear in TheaterWorks play ‘Circus Fire’ Debut play remembers Ringling Bros. fire of 1944

The great Ringling Bros. Circus fire of 1944 is the subject of a TheaterWorks play this spring, and two Eastern Connecticut State University alumni are among the ensemble cast of actors who are bringing the historic fire and its aftermath to the stage. The world premiere of “Circus Fire” includes runs from April 16 to May 23 in the First Company Governor’s Foot Guard building in Hartford.

May 04, 2026

VIDEO: Eastern joins global effort to find new antibiotics Tiny Earth Day contributes to 'desperate' need

Biology Professor Jonathan Hulvey recently involved his students in an event meant to educate students at Norwich Free Academy (NFA) about the growing problem of antibiotic resistance, as well as to pique high schoolers’ interest in science careers and student research at Eastern.