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The Office of University Communications and Marketing is the storytelling engine of Eastern Connecticut State University. Through compelling narratives, creative strategy, and bold visuals, we bring to life the experiences, achievements, and values that define our campus community. From media relations to digital marketing, publications to social content, we amplify the voices of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni—strengthening Eastern’s reputation and advancing its mission.
We partner with departments across the University to produce high-impact communications that inform, inspire, and connect—on campus, across Connecticut, and beyond.
Copy Center Print with purpose.
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Design & Creative Services Bring your vision to life.
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Marketing & Digital Strategy Reach your audience.
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News & Media Tell your story.
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Photography Capture the moment.
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Website Design & Support Build your web presence.
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| Director Ryan Quigley Gelsi-Young, Room 129 (860) 465-5735 (860) 465-4518 quigleyry@easternct.edu |
Business and Communications Coordinator Ashley Orcutt Gelsi-Young, Room 128 (860) 465-5735 (860) 465-4518 orcutta@easternct.edu |
When was the last time you saw a mushroom — not just noticed one, but really looked at it? Junior biology and history major Deana Tempest Thomas believes that fungi are often seen as the black sheep of the biosphere: overlooked, underappreciated, and unfairly judged, despite being a core part of the biological world.
Nearly 70 Eastern students began their summer immersed in research. This June, the University expanded its Summer Research Institute (SRI) program from three to seven faculty-led institutes, providing opportunities for students to investigate a wide range of topics, from poetry and filmmaking to healthcare data analytics and molecular biology.
Eastern Connecticut State University is expanding its academic offerings for fall 2026 with three new undergraduate certificate programs: geospatial technology, emergency services and public safety, and victim services and advocacy.