Inside Eastern

May 26, 2026

Serving those who serve: Eastern grad makes helping veterans her career

Sherri Vogt ’94 spends most of her time visiting veterans in their homes. As a veterans liaison for Hartford HealthCare, she meets regularly with service members planning their retirement to brief them on available benefits and services

May 26, 2026

Recent graduate nationally recognized for theatre lighting design

Jillian Martin ’26 is finally in the spotlight. The graduating lighting designer in Eastern’s Department of Communication, Film, and Theatre recently received national recognition for her work on an Eastern mainstage production, a rewarding end to her undergraduate career.

May 20, 2026

Madeleine Orwick '26 wins 2026 Library Research Award

The J. Eugene Smith Library hosted its annual Library Research Awards Ceremony on May 13. This year’s winner was English major Madeleine Orwick ’26 for her archival research uncovering the story of Sarah Willie Layton, a Black woman who became a church and community leader in the decades following the Civil War.

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.