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Meet Eastern’s newest varsity team — and one of the first in New England — women’s flag football; remember eastern Connecticut’s impact on the American Revolution; read the story behind Occum Hall’s namesake; meet the remarkable individuals with an honorary degree from Eastern; learn how new AI technologies are impacting the job hunt; celebrate 20 years of learning and discovery at Eastern’s on-campus preschool.
On Their Own TurfEastern’s first women’s flag football team is ready to make history
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.
Eastern Connecticut’s role in the founding of America
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.
A Hotbed of Patriotism
Samson Occom, a pillar of Mohegan history
Since the 1980s, the monolithic Occum Hall has been a cornerstone of the University’s north campus. What most people don’t know, however, is the historic figure the residence hall is named after: Samson Occom, a prominent 18th-century Mohegan tribal leader, author, and minister from eastern Connecticut.
The Man Behind Occum Hall
In Good CompanyThe remarkable individuals with an Eastern honorary degree
For more than three decades, Eastern has recognized many extraordinary leaders, innovators, and artists with honorary degrees. From civil rights icon Jesse Jackson to Sesame Street performer Caroll Spinney, recipients of Eastern’s Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters embody the ideals of the University’s public liberal arts mission.
AI and Your Job HuntHow new HR technologies impact the recruitment process
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.”
Eastern’s tradition of preparing exceptional educators continues
Eastern’s deepest roots are in education, having first opened its doors in 1889 as the Willimantic State Normal School. Today’s alumni continue that legacy, with several earning recognition this past academic year as top teachers in their respective districts.
The Teachers Among Us
Eastern alumni serve around the world through Peace Corps
Since its inception in 1961, 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. We caught up with several of them to learn about their unique stories of service and adventure.
Beyond Borders
Where Play Meets Purpose20 years of the Child and Family Development Resource Center
When a group of toddlers walks into the playroom at the Margaret S. Wilson Child and Family Development Resource Center (CFDRC), they may seem like typical preschoolers — curious, noisy, and busy — but the CFDRC is no ordinary preschool. It functions as an early learning center, a launchpad for future teachers, and a laboratory where researchers capture insights that could change how educators understand early learning.
Nursing “sim lab” opens in Windham Hospital; Eastern Passport draws students to downtown Willimantic; Eastern PD’s cutest recruit, Goliath; Eastern adopts land acknowledgment statement; The evidence the liberal arts needs; Research yields surprising discoveries about scorpion venom; and more.
Campus Briefs
President's MessageNavigating Our Journey Ahead
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.
