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Dean of Students Kemesha Wilmot addresses STEP/CAP kids.

STEP/CAP readies hopeful students for college life

Now going strong for four decades, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted 44 hopeful first-year students during its annual Summer Transition at Eastern Program/Contract Admissions Program...

Posted on August 05, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

Professor Garrett Dancik works with a duo of research students

Summer STEM program supports underrepresented students

Eighteen first- and second-year students majoring in STEM fields participated in a residential program this July meant to support historically underrepresented students in the sciences. Modeled...

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

Opportunity Programs Director Christina Irizarry receives the Hartford Promise Above and Beyond Award.

Opportunity Programs director honored by Hartford Promise
Irizarry goes 'above and beyond' in student support

Christina Irizarry, director of opportunity programs at Eastern Connecticut State University, was recognized by a local college scholarship program for her efforts in serving the interests of...

Posted on July 03, 2025 by Noel Teter '24

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Dream Awards celebrate academic, leadership excellence
Ceremony honors TheDream.US students

Eastern's Office of Opportunity Programs hosted the “Dream Awards,” where under-documented students were recognized for their achievements and TheDream.US class of 2025 received...

Posted on April 08, 2025 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

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Walner Homere ’95: From STEP/CAP to the White House
Proud alum honored at Haitian Diaspora Celebration

Walner Homere’s educational beginnings were humble. Originally from Haiti, Homere was left with limited options for higher education after scoring a 670 on his SAT. After applying to Eastern...

Posted on December 03, 2024 by Noel Teter '24

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$150K grant launches PASS program for academic success
Grant bolsters existing 'Finishing Strong' initiative

Eastern Connecticut State University has received a three-year grant to enhance academic support for students striving to improve their academic standing. The Promoting Academically Successful...

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Ed Osborn

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More than 100 first-generation students inducted into new honor society
Inaugural Tri Alpha ceremony caps off ‘First-Gen. Week’

Eastern Connecticut State University celebrated first-generation students with a week-long series of events Nov. 4–8, culminating with the University’s inaugural Tri Alpha National...

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

I Stand with Immigrants Day of Action

'Immigrants Day of Action' rallies behind undocumented community

“I was only 10 months old when I left my motherland. I left a life I’d never get to know,” said Freedom Vice President Alejandra Martinez-Soto at “I Stand with Immigrants...

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Kyle Berson

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Warriors take their studies around the globe

Dozens of students at Eastern Connecticut State University took their studies abroad over the spring and summer terms of 2024. Through their travels, students and faculty formed connections all...

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

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LSAMP program kicks off with first cohort of STEM scholars

A group of incoming first-year students interested in STEM fields participated in Eastern’s inaugural Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program this July. The program...

Posted on August 08, 2024 by Noel Teter

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Summer transition program prepares incoming students
Eastern welcomes largest STEP/CAP cohort in years

This summer, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted more than 60 high school students for its annual Summer Transition at Eastern Program/Contract Admissions Program, better known as STEP/CAP....

Posted on August 05, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

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ECSU Foundation gifts benefit 3 programs on campus

Three programs at Eastern Connecticut State University — in Connecticut history, career services and summer transition — will benefit from recent gifts to the ECSU Foundation.

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Lucinda Weiss

Students sit in a circle at STEP/CAP

Students reflect on STEP/CAP experience

This past summer, 52 students from towns and cities across Connecticut enrolled in Eastern Connecticut State University’s STEP/CAP program -- Summer Transition at Eastern Program/Contract...

Posted on April 08, 2022 by Dwight Bachman

Zuzu Acrobats

Campus Briefs

Zuzu Acrobats perform thrilling Kenyan acrobatics on campus; Baseball remains unanimous no. 1 in New England; Students and faculty awarded for research and mentorship at CREATE conference; Physical...

Posted on May 06, 2021

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Student Lizbeth Macias shares stage with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Cardona

Eastern Connecticut State University junior Lizbeth Macias of Waukesha, WI, participated in a national panel on April 20 to discuss DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students and the...

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Ed Osborn

Eastern’s James Diller Earns State-Wide Teaching Award

— James Diller, associate professor of psychology at Eastern Connecticut State University, was honored with the System-Wide Teaching Award for the 2015-16 academic year by the Board of...

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Michael Rouleau

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