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February 26, 2026

Watch: Hundreds take the Plunge for Hunger

Hundreds of Eastern students, alumni, and Willimantic community members gathered at Philip Lauter Park in Willimantic to support community members facing food insecurity at the 15th annual Olga Ezis Plunge for Hunger on Feb. 21.

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February 26, 2026

Anthropology Day explores contemporary human issues

Eastern’s Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, and Social Work held an all-day celebration in recognition of “Anthropology Day” on Feb. 19 in the Student Center. The day’s events featured a presentation by a recent graduate from Eastern’s anthropology program, as well as a discussion with a guest faculty member and a tabling session.

February 26, 2026

Eastern celebrates 100 years of Black history Leonard Epps speaks on rhythm and respect

Eastern Connecticut State University celebrated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month on Feb. 25 with a celebration in the Paul E. Johnson, Sr. Community Conference Room in the J. Eugene Smith Library. The event was organized by the Office of Equity and Diversity in collaboration with Eastern’s Black Student Union and the Intercultural Center.

February 20, 2026

Mama publishes 3 books in 1 year Tales from Benin told in many tongues

A professor in the Department of English at Eastern Connecticut State University has made an inter-continental impact on the world of oral literature through his books. While he primarily writes in English and French, Raouf Mama has also established himself as the only author in the world today who tells folktales from his native Benin and other parts of the world in Benin’s native languages of Fon and Yoruba.

February 10, 2026

Creativity from behind bars Eastern hosts Prison Arts Program annual show

The Art Gallery's latest exhibition, featuring the Prison Arts Program's annual show, was a robust display of mixed works highlighting the talents of incarcerated artists. Closing on Feb. 28 and organized by Community Partners in Action, the show featured more than 600 pieces by 160 artists from nine Connecticut correctional facilities.

February 03, 2026

Eastern Passport goes digital Willimantic businesses offer student discounts through Apple and Google Wallet

Last fall, Eastern, in coordination with the Willimantic Downtown Neighborhood Association (WDNA), released “Eastern Passport,” a rewards and discount booklet aimed at strengthening economic ties between downtown Willimantic and the Eastern student community. This spring, Eastern Passport is going digital, streamlining the process for students to receive discounts at local businesses. The move came after a feedback survey, consisting of residential students, unearthed enthusiasm for the program yet voiced a desire for digital access to rewards and discounts.

February 02, 2026

Annual MLK celebration continues King’s 'dream' State senator advocates for equitable education

Spellbinding speeches and riveting musical and poetic tributes filled the Arthur L. Johnson Community Conference Room in the J. Eugene Smith Library during Eastern’s annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 28. The Office of Equity and Diversity hosted the celebration in collaboration with the Windham/Willimantic NAACP, Eastern’s NAACP student chapter, Men Achieving Leadership, Excellence and Success (M.A.L.E.S.), and the Center for Community Engagement.

January 29, 2026

Alumna champions liberal arts on Capitol Hill Grace Carlos ’23 speaks at COPLAC legislative breakfast

Political science alumna Grace Carlos ‘23 represented Eastern Connecticut State University at the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges’ (COPLAC) legislative breakfast on Jan. 22 in Washington, D.C. Hosted in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, the event highlighted COPLAC’s efforts to promote liberal arts education at public universities and rally support from legislators.