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Eastern proudly hosted the Inauguration of the University’s Seventh President, Dr. Karim Ismaili.
This significant occasion marked the formal start of Dr. Ismaili’s presidency and affirmed our shared commitment to Eastern’s mission and future.
The inauguration celebrated the University’s mission, values, and the outstanding contributions of its faculty, staff, and students as we embark on a new chapter in Eastern’s 136-year history.
We hope everyone enjoyed coming together as a community to honor this momentous occasion and celebrating Eastern’s bright future under Dr. Ismaili’s leadership.
Join us in shaping the future of Eastern Connecticut State University by contributing to the Presidential Inauguration Fund. Your generosity helps support student scholarships, enhance academic programs, invest in faculty and staff development, and strengthen student services. Gifts to this fund empower President Ismaili to advance initiatives that uphold Eastern’s mission and values.
As part of the inauguration festivities for President Karim Ismaili, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a Faculty Symposium that spotlighted the depth and diversity of faculty expertise across disciplines. The symposium featured engaging presentations that showcased Eastern’s academic excellence and underscored the institution’s commitment to student success, liberal arts learning, and community engagement.
Each faculty presenter brought forward ideas rooted in research, creativity, and critical inquiry. From scientific breakthroughs to cultural analyses, the symposium reaffirmed the vital role that faculty scholarship plays in shaping Eastern’s mission and inspiring the next generation of learners.
Watch the faculty presentations now and experience the bold thinking and meaningful scholarship that define Eastern Connecticut State University.
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