An unusual partnership at Eastern Connecticut State University is bringing together theatre and social work students in a novel simulation experience that prepares both groups for their future careers. The collaboration creates a safe but realistic environment where students can test their skills, make mistakes, and build confidence before working with actual clients.
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Ten business information systems (BIS) students outshined regional competition at the ITSA Midwest Collegiate Computing Conference (MWC3) in Grand Rapids, MI, this past March. Competing against larger universities with nationally recognized BIS programs, seven out of the ten Eastern students brought home two first-place titles, one second-place title, and one third-place title, along with two honorable mentions in competitions throughout the three-day conference.
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Eastern Connecticut State University has announced the commencement speakers, honorary degree recipients, and Distinguished Public Service Award recipient for its annual commencement exercises on May 16 at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. This year’s undergraduate and graduate ceremonies will honor four individuals with deep ties to the University and extensive records of leadership and community service.
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On today’s college campuses, one can hardly go a single day without hearing the letters “AI.” Eastern Connecticut State University recently dedicated a full day to unpacking the impact of artificial intelligence on liberal arts institutions. The colloquium, titled “Liberal Arts Education in the Age of AI,” took place March 24 in the Student Center.
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Over the past five years, Eastern computer science Professors Sarah Tasneem and Kehan Gao have become a force to be reckoned with in computer science research. From analyzing COVID-19 data to advancing computer vision research on Mars, the duo has made several contributions to advancing academia in their field.
Eastern’s Police Department has been recognized by Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) for raising over $2,500 in support of the Special Olympics. The 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Level of Excellence Award was earned largely due in part to the efforts of Officer Nicole Theriault, who served as coordinator for Leg 3 of the statewide event benefiting SOCT.
An unusual partnership at Eastern Connecticut State University is bringing together theatre and social work students in a novel simulation experience that prepares both groups for their future careers. The collaboration creates a safe but realistic environment where students can test their skills, make mistakes, and build confidence before working with actual clients.
What is the purpose of the liberal arts in higher education: to prepare students for their first job, or to shape them into thoughtful, productive citizens in the long term? This question is central to the work of Richard Detweiler, Ph.D., author of “The Evidence Liberal Arts Needs: Lives of Consequence, Inquiry, and Accomplishment,” published in 2021 by the MIT Press. This topic deeply resonates with Eastern Connecticut State University, as President Karim Ismaili has recently been engaging the campus community in conversations about the powerful impact of a liberal arts degree. On April 1, students and faculty gathered in the Student Center Theatre with President Ismaili and Detweiler for a “University Hour” conversation titled “The Future of the Liberal Arts,” where they explored the lasting importance and real-world impact of a liberal arts degree.
Students and faculty in Eastern’s Department of Psychological Science brought a potent presence to the Eastern Psychological Association (EPA) conference in Boston, MA from Feb. 26-28. Professors Theah Vasquez-O'Brien, Jennifer Leszczynski, Stan Kolek, and Phyllis Lee mentored a total of 14 students each of whom gave presentations on various topics in psychology.
Students and faculty in Eastern’s Department of Environmental Earth Science (EES) attended the Northeast Geological Society of America (NE GSA) meeting in Hartford from March 21-24.
A professor in Eastern’s Department of World Languages and Cultures recently authored a book exposing sordid accounts of violence against French women in society. Published this February by Bloomsbury Publishing, French Professor Michèle Bacholle’s “Violence and Rebellion in French Women’s Autofiction” is a breakdown of the various facets of gender-based violence, drawing on accounts from well-established female voices in French literature.
A psychology major at Eastern may be able to help you understand how physical exercise influences your diet and financial decisions. Senior Gabriel Williams earned recognition for his honors thesis research at the Connecticut Association for Behavior Analysis (CTABA) annual conference on Feb. 27 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT.
A growing number of high school students across Connecticut are earning college credits, exploring new academic interests, and getting a head start on their college plans as the result of an innovative “concurrent enrollment” program offered by Eastern Connecticut State University, named the Eastern Early College (EEC) program.
Eastern’s Department of Communication, Film, and Theatre captivated audiences with its production of “Three Sisters,” written by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov and directed by Rachel Jett, from March 5-8 in the Delmonte Bernstein Studio Theatre. The production followed the story of four siblings at a war-torn military outpost.
