Why is Iceland, a cold, remote island nation, consistently ranked among the happiest countries in the world? This June, 20 students from Eastern’s psychology program traveled to Iceland on a “global field course” to answer that question.
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A student-professor duo recently partnered with the Windham Community Food Network (WCFN) to develop a computer application that assists with food pantry deliveries in the local community. The app, called “Packing Sheet Generator,” was developed by recent computer science graduate Cameron Senna ’26 and Professor Garrett Dancik.
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Nursing senior Beatrice Sierra has become the first student from Eastern selected for the Susan D. Flynn Oncology Nursing Fellowship, a competitive regional summer internship awarded to 35 nursing students annually.
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Eastern Connecticut State University’s behavior analysis concentration in the psychology major has received accreditation from the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI). One of only eight such bachelor’s programs in the world accredited by ABAI, Eastern is the only accredited bachelor’s degree program in New England.
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Why is Iceland, a cold, remote island nation, consistently ranked among the happiest countries in the world? This June, 20 students from Eastern’s psychology program traveled to Iceland on a “global field course” to answer that question.
Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed 40 educators and administrators from the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) to campus this July for the 2026 AI Summer Institute, a professional development program focused on the responsible use and implementation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in education.
Local high school students got a firsthand look at college life during Eastern’s fourth annual Pre-College Summer, held July 13-17. The weeklong, summer-camp-style academic program welcomed 37 high schoolers to campus, where they explored one of three disciplines: psychology, health science, and filmmaking.
Each summer, a select group of students takes on the important role of welcoming the incoming class of Eastern Warriors to campus. These student orientation counselors (SOCs) guide the first-time college students through Eastern's overnight summer orientation program known as SOAR, which ran in six sessions this June and July. Leading the effort were head SOCs Michael Hemmings and Abby Gallacher.
A simple idea shared between two cousins watching football has resulted in PHOMO, a new social media app built around authenticity, small friend groups, and rediscovering forgotten photos.
Nine Eastern students recently completed a new summer program designed to foster civic leadership skills. Spearheaded by the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) through a $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, the inaugural Summer Civic Leadership Program combined academic coursework with community action. The program is “designed for undergraduate students passionate about civic responsibility and community development,” said CCE director Lana O’Connor. “The program blends academic coursework with hands-on service in partnership with local nonprofit and municipal organizations.”
Eastern Connecticut State University's Child and Family Development Resource Center celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 26, marking two decades of serving children, families, and future educators through hands-on learning, research, and community partnerships.
When was the last time you saw a mushroom — not just noticed one, but really looked at it? Junior biology and history major Deana Tempest Thomas believes that fungi are often seen as the black sheep of the biosphere: overlooked, underappreciated, and unfairly judged, despite being a core part of the biological world.
Nearly 70 Eastern students began their summer immersed in research. This June, the University expanded its Summer Research Institute (SRI) program from three to seven faculty-led institutes, providing opportunities for students to investigate a wide range of topics, from poetry and filmmaking to healthcare data analytics and molecular biology.
Eastern Connecticut State University is expanding its academic offerings for fall 2026 with three new undergraduate certificate programs: geospatial technology, emergency services and public safety, and victim services and advocacy.
