Campus Life

MLB catcher, Olympian speaks on the 'mindset of a champion'

Former Major League Baseball catcher, World Series champion, and Olympic athlete Ryan Lavarnway took the stage on Oct. 23 in Schafer Hall Auditorium, offering Eastern athletes insights on...

Posted on October 28, 2026 by By Daniel Roland '27

Lauren Lacy '29 holding Spike the American Alligator

Rescued reptiles slither to campus

Did you know that animals are the one of the most illegally traded goods in the world, with reptiles being among the most trafficked? Millions of the scaly creatures are smuggled globally each...

Posted on October 22, 2026 by Collin Moffitt '27

Eastern celebrates 45 years of women’s and gender studies

Eastern celebrated 45 years of women's and gender studies this fall, with two weeks of events commemorating a longstanding multidisciplinary program aimed at understanding how gender shapes...

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Savannah Striano ‘25

Dr. Andraé Townsel giving his presentation

Hartford Public Schools superintendent on raising the bar
Andraé Townsel speaks during University Hour

“Set the bar, meet the bar, exceed the bar, and raise the bar” is the motto and defining words of Dr. Andraé Townsel, superintendent and CEO of Hartford Public Schools. During his...

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Collin Moffitt '27

Watch: Family Day spreads Eastern spirit

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed more than 900 loved ones to campus on Oct. 3 for Family Day, giving current students' families a chance to explore campus, enjoy a wide range of...

Posted on October 12, 2026 by Daniel Roland '27

Chris Rivers explaining a graph on corporate profits and wages

University Hour speaker Chris Rivers on building a better future

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted guest speaker Chris Rivers of Building a Better Future LLC for a University Hour presentation on Sept. 23. A renaissance man with a background in the...

Posted on September 30, 2026 by Collin Moffitt '27

VIDEO: Intercultural Center hosts culture fest block party

Eastern’s Student Center parking lot transformed into an impromptu dance floor on Sept.18 for the second annual “Back to the Block: Culture Fest.”

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Daniel Roland '27

Convocation and Light the Way welcome Eastern's largest class
Eastern greets new students during Warrior Welcome

A record-breaking class of first-year students was encouraged to seize opportunities, pursue dreams, and make lasting memories during Warrior Welcome, Eastern’s annual kickoff to the academic...

Posted on September 01, 2026 by Kyle Berson '26

STEP/CAP prepares hopeful Warriors for success

This summer, dozens of hopeful Eastern students spent six weeks setting themselves up for collegiate success via the Summer Transition at Eastern Program/Contract Admissions Program. Better known...

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Kyle Berson '26

Head SOCs lead summer orientation for incoming Warriors

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...

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Kyle Berson '26

'Warriors Don’t Waste' salvages thousands of items for future reuse

The Eastern community diverted more than 5,000 pounds of reusable goods this move-out season during the campus-wide donation drive known as “Warriors Don’t Waste.” Rather than...

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Michael Rouleau

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....

Posted on May 06, 2026 by Elisabeth Craig '26

Goliath: Eastern PD's cutest recruit

The Police Department at Eastern Connecticut State University has recently acquired its cutest recruit. Goliath the police dog has excitedly begun his career as a facility dog.

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Elisabeth Craig '26

Video: Willipalooza rocks out on campus
WECS Radio Club and the Dog P0und revive Eastern's mini music festival

The Geissler Gymnasium transformed into a rockin’ night of music, dancing, and vendors on April 15 for “Willipalooza.” The small music festival, hosted by the student-led WECS...

Posted on April 17, 2026

Watch: Thrift Warriors
On-campus thrift store reduces waste and provides free goods to students

Thrift Warriors, located on the first floor of Winthrop Hall, is Eastern's student-run thrift store. The resource provides Eastern students with second-hand clothes, home goods, appliances,...

Posted on March 10, 2026

Watch: Hundreds take the Plunge for Hunger
Annual rugby fundraiser supports local soup kitchen

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...

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Kyle Berson '26

‘She Did It Anyway’
Event highlights women working in criminal justice

“Do it afraid. Do it anyway.” This was the message from keynote speaker Celeste Willard at “She Did It Anyway,” a networking event hosted by Eastern Connecticut State...

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Savannah Striano '25

Gratitude for those who serve
Eastern holds annual Veterans Day ceremony

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11 in the Student Center. The event featured keynote speaker Major Daniel DePasquale ’11, an Eastern...

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Noel Teter '24

Student Activities takes home awards at NACA

Staff members and student workers from Eastern’s Office of Student Activities brought home several regional awards from the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) conference in...

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig '26

Documentary explores what it means to be a woman
‘Voices of Women at Eastern’

Eastern continued its “Becoming a Woman” series with an original documentary exploring what it means to be a woman. Featuring Eastern students, faculty, staff, and alumni, "Voices...

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Darlene Orozco '28

HERfest celebrates womanhood

Students gathered at the Student Center Betty Tipton Room on Oct. 8 to celebrate womanhood and community. Hosted by the Women’s Center at Eastern, HERfest included activities and food by...

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Darlene Orozco

Family Day brings together students and loved ones

It was a beautiful fall day at Eastern Connecticut State University on Oct. 4 as students and their families gathered for the annual Family Day celebration. Hosted by the Office of Student...

Posted on October 09, 2025 by Savannah Striano '25

'#EndIt' raises relationship-violence awareness

Ten million people every year are affected by relationship violence, according to the National Institutes of Health. To raise awareness on this issue, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted...

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

Students level up at CAB’s video game-themed Fall Fest

Students at Eastern Connecticut State University spent the week dancing at “Club Penguin,” greeting bunnies at the “Stardew Valley” petting zoo, and enjoying video...

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Savannah Striano '26

Six-Week Challenge helps first-year students find their way at Eastern

A student’s first six weeks of college are critical in deciding whether that student will stay enrolled, according to housing staff at Eastern. To address this, Eastern's Six-Week...

Posted on September 17, 2025

Students explore new interests at annual involvement fair

Hundreds of students gathered at the Student Center Patio for Eastern’s annual Student Involvement Fair and President’s Picnic on Sept. 3. The event included 100 clubs, organizations,...

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Darlene Orozco B.

Warrior power lifter trains for success

A sophomore health sciences major at Eastern Connecticut State University balances her studies with barbells. Sherrie Simoneau is an up-and-coming powerlifter who went from soccer to...

Posted on September 05, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig '26

Becoming a Warrior
My journey to self-reliance and belonging

Going to college is one of the biggest transitions people experience in their lives. You’re away from home for the first time, solely responsible for your academic and social life, with the...

Posted on September 01, 2025 by Abigail Dreyer ‘28

'Light the Way' kicks off fall semester
Ceremony marks a new Eastern tradition

Rihanna and Calvin Harris’ “This is What you Came For” played overhead as flashing lights and dancing incoming students filled Eastern’s Webb Lawn after sunset on Aug. 25....

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

Eastern welcomes 1,000 new undergraduates in fall 2025

Eastern Connecticut State University began its 2025-26 academic year on Aug. 26, welcoming more than 1,000 new undergraduate students to its Willimantic campus. The new Warriors, comprising...

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Michael Rouleau

RAs prepared to serve student residents in new academic year

The Office of Housing and Residential Life at Eastern hosted its annual resident assistant (RA) training workshop for 72 current campus RAs from Aug. 11 to 22. The training helped RAs cultivate key...

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig '26

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

Incoming Warriors preview college during summer orientation

Members of Eastern Connecticut State University’s incoming Class of 2029 caught their first glimpse of college life during six different sessions of SOAR, an immersive two-day orientation...

Posted on July 08, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

Military students thrive on campus

Students from military backgrounds -- whether actively serving or veterans -- have long called Eastern Connecticut State University home. Several current students, on active duty and retired,...

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

Spring Fest concludes vivacious academic year

The Campus Activity Board (CAB) at Eastern Connecticut State University concluded a year of events with its annual Spring Fest celebration. The week-long festival commemorated students' hard...

Posted on May 07, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

WECS Radio Club broadcasts beats and benevolence
Eastern’s resident radio hosts speak on the air

Eastern Connecticut State University’s WECS Radio Club has been home to a myriad of dynamic radio shows and their equally engaging hosts since 2009. The club’s focus is to provide a...

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

Cheerleading team returns to national stage

Eastern’s cheerleading club traveled to Daytona Beach, FL, to compete in the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) and National Dance Association (NDA) College Nationals tournament on April...

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Noel Teter '24

Students advocate for relationship-violence survivors
Women's Center holds annual Take Back the Night

Faculty, students, community partners, and advocates gathered at the Student Center on April 9 to be part of Eastern's annual “Take Back the Night” event. Organized by the...

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

BIS-ITSA wins top honors at national IT conference
Students excel at USITCC

Six students from Eastern’s Business Information Systems/Information Technology Students of America (BIS-ITSA) club traveled to Springfield, MI, this past March to compete in the United...

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

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

Accepted Students Day draws record crowd
From mock classes to campus tours, prospective students contemplate Eastern

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed more than 300 prospective students and 1,000 visitors to Accepted Students Day on March 29, the largest ASD event since the COVID-19 pandemic....

Posted on April 07, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

Warriors slay the runway in Fashion Forward

Eastern Connecticut State University’s resident fashion enthusiasts are taking Eastern merch to a new level this spring. The Fashion Forward club on campus is dedicated to establishing a...

Posted on April 03, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

Social justice awards honor 3 student activists
Awards reflect values of King, Chavez, Grasso

Eastern Connecticut State University’s 2025 Equity and Social Justice Awards recently honored three students for their commitment to civil rights, systemic change, and advocating for...

Posted on April 03, 2025 by Noel Teter '24

Latina professionals share stories of determination and success

Eastern’s Women’s Center, Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS), and Office of Career Services hosted "Latina Excellence,” an event celebrating the stories of two...

Posted on April 02, 2025 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

Environmental justice expert highlights challenges in Connecticut’s Latino communities

Eastern’s University Hour series continued on March 26 with a lecture by Alex Rodriguez, an environmental justice specialist with the regional nonprofit organization Save the Sound. The talk...

Posted on April 02, 2025 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

Award-winning children’s author shares insights with education students
Newbery Honoree Kyle Lukoff visits campus

Eastern welcomed acclaimed children’s author Kyle Lukoff to an educational lecture, Q&A session, and book signing on March 25. The event, attended by more than 40 students, faculty, and...

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

Female student-athletes discuss being women in sports

Four student athletes joined Eastern’s Women’s Center on March 10 for a “Women in Sports” panel. Celeste Petrowsky, Emily Jones, Natasha Frisch, and Taylor Smith represented...

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

Eastern expands naloxone access to combat opioid crisis

In an effort to combat the ongoing nationwide opioid crisis and enhance campus safety, Eastern has installed public-access naloxone boxes across campus. Commonly known by its brand name Narcan,...

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

2nd annual QUTE conference provides high schoolers with resources, connection

“Our differences make the Eastern community strong,” said LaMar Coleman, vice president of the Office of Equity and Diversity, as he welcomed local high school students to the second...

Posted on March 17, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

Acclaimed author Andrew Krivak to conclude Eastern’s Big Read program on April 8
Krivak to explore humanity’s legacy and other themes of 'The Bear'

Eastern Connecticut State University’s 2024-25 Big Read program will conclude on April 8 with a special keynote event featuring Andrew Krivak, acclaimed author of “The...

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Michael Rouleau

'Under a Starry Sky' gives auctioneers an enchanted evening

The Department of Music at Eastern held a fundraiser for its opera theatre program in the form of an elegant silent auction and cocktail hour on March 8 in the Fine Arts Instructional Center...

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

BIS-ITSA helps students develop dynamic graduation plans

On Oct. 30, the Business Information Systems - IT Students of America (BIS-ITSA) club hosted their first Eastern-In-4 ELAC (Enhanced Liberal Arts Curriculum) advising workshop for new BIS students...

Posted on March 06, 2025

BIS-ITSA hosts first 'employability jumpstart'

The Business Information Systems - IT Students of America (BIS-ITSA) club hosted its inaugural Employability Jumpstart Event on Jan. 29 with 92 undergraduate students attending. The purpose of the...

Posted on March 06, 2025

Local politicians visit Eastern for environmental panel discussion
Panel is part of Eastern’s Big Read program

Windham Mayor Tom DeVivo and Connecticut State Rep. Susan Johnson visited Eastern Connecticut State University for a panel discussion on March 4 in the Fine Arts Instructional Center Proscenium...

Posted on March 05, 2025 by Noel Teter '24

Eastern inducts 32 students into ODK leadership honor society

32 students and two faculty members at Eastern Connecticut State University were inducted into Eastern’s chapter of the Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Leadership Honor Society on March 2 in the...

Posted on March 05, 2025 by Elisabeth Craig

Students register to donate bone marrow and change lives

Eastern Connecticut State University’s men’s soccer team hosted a donor registry in partnership with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) on Feb. 18 in the Sports Center. The...

Posted on February 20, 2025 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

Students explore majors at speed dating event

Eastern invited students to explore its diverse academic programs on Feb. 10 during an event titled “Speed Dating with the Majors.” The event featured student speakers sharing their...

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

‘We are our own CFO’: Stanford professor preaches financial literacy
Annamaria Lusardi presents at University Hour

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed Stanford University’s Annamaria Lusardi as the first University Hour speaker of the spring semester on Feb. 3. In her presentation, “The...

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

Student Center showcases clubs and cultural centers

Eastern’s Student Center welcomed more than 200 students on Jan. 29 as the Office of Student Activities and the Arthur L. Johnson Unity Wing hosted their semesterly club fair and open house....

Posted on February 04, 2025 by Kyle Berson

Scot X. Esdaile, President CT State Conference NAACP

MLK celebration highlights legacy of justice and activism
Event convenes Eastern and NAACP communities

“Are you willing to move backward or are you willing to fight to move forward?” said Rodney Alexander, vice president of the Willimantic chapter of the National Association for the...

Posted on February 04, 2025 by Darlene Orozco '28

'CABin Fever' breaks the ice as students return to campus

Eastern’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) kicked off the spring semester with “CABin Fever,” a week-long series of events from Jan. 22-26. The exciting itinerary featured a variety of...

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Kyle Berson '26

Guarnieri ’03 channels radio's 'golden age' to connect with community

Christine Guarnieri ’03 is on a mission to promote history and to serve the Willimantic community. Her medium? Eastern’s on-campus radio station and the legacy of old-time radio.

Posted on January 09, 2025 by Noel Teter

‘Eurydice’ closes fall semester with modern twist on Greek myth

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Department of Communication, Film, and Theatre delighted audiences from Dec. 5-8 with “Eurydice," an adaptation from the...

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

'Women of Color Retreat' focuses on community and empowerment

The Women’s Center hosted its first “Women of Color Retreat” on Oct. 25–26, offering a weekend of empowerment, connection and self-discovery for young women on campus. The...

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B. '28

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

'Cloak kids' inspire spellbinding self-expression

Eastern’s latest fashion trend, cloaks, has been traced back to its roots in two hooded trendsetters. Seniors Steph Davies and Zack Banning, better known across campus as the “cloak...

Posted on November 07, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig '26

CAB recognized at national campus activities conference

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) again earned various accolades at this year’s National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Providence Conference....

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Noel Teter

Fall Fest: CCE and student athletes bring seasonal fun to local youth

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed nearly 100 children from the Windham Public School After School Program to campus for Fall Fest on Oct. 28, an afternoon of festive games, prizes and...

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

'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

Major CT employers attend BIS-ITSA manufacturing panel

Eastern’s Business Information Systems - IT Students of America (BIS-ITSA) club hosted a panel event featuring alumni from top Connecticut advanced manufacturing companies on Oct. 23,...

Posted on October 23, 2024

Eastern to appear on Amazon Prime Video series 'The College Tour'

Eastern Connecticut State University will be featured on Amazon Prime's "The College Tour" next spring as one of the show's season 13 episodes. Filming took place on...

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Edward Osborn

Local political parties urge voter turnout
'Youth is the future of politics'

Major political parties visited Eastern Connecticut State University from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 to engage with students during a weeklong schedule of events as a part of Eastern’s larger...

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Kyle Berson

Eastern hosts 5th annual ‘End Relationship Violence’ event honoring Alyssiah Wiley

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its 5th annual relationship violence awareness event on Oct. 9, bringing together faculty and students in honor of Alyssiah Wiley, an Eastern student who...

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B.

Generations unite at Alumni and Family Day
Class of 1974 celebrates 50 years

Eastern Connecticut State University’s campus was abuzz on Oct. 5, as more than 1,000 alumni, students and family members gathered for the annual Alumni and Family Day. The day-long event...

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Michael Rouleau

HERfest celebrates womanhood and community

The Women’s Center hosted its second annual HERfest at the Student Center patio on Oct. 3. The event was rooted in the center’s commitment to honoring and celebrating women in an...

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

Students explore professional interests at Career and Internship Fair

The Career and Internship Fair at Eastern Connecticut State University connected 400 students with more than 50 companies who seek the skills of Eastern students on Oct. 1 in the Student Center...

Posted on October 07, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B.

Travelers hosts info session with BIS students

Students from the BIS program attended the Travelers BI&A Info Session on Oct. 3 to learn about internship and career opportunities within the Business Insights and Analytics (BI&A)...

Posted on October 03, 2024

Fall Fest entertains with cartoons-inspired events

The Campus Activity Board (CAB) at Eastern Connecticut State University sponsored its annual Fall Fest from Sept. 23 to 29 with a week-long series of events following the theme “CABtoons.”

Posted on September 30, 2024

Block party highlights Student Center spaces and services

Eastern Connecticut State University’s second annual Student Center Block Party where students could learn more about all the tools and resources the university has to offer, took place on...

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Darlene Orozco B.

Student Involvement Fair fosters community and belonging
Students explore new interests and hobbies

Crowds of students congregated outside of the Student Center on Sept. 4 to attend Eastern Connecticut State University’s annual Student Involvement Fair and President’s Picnic. The fair...

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Kyle Berson

Eastern welcomes Class of 2028 during summer orientation program
SOCs lead the way for incoming students

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed its newest Warriors to campus this June during the annual Student Orientation Advising and Registration (SOAR) program. Through the guidance of...

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

Graduating artists celebrated at Senior Art Exhibition

The work of graduating students from the Department of Art and Art History was highlighted during the annual Senior Art Exhibition in the Art Gallery this May. With an opening reception on May 9,...

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

Eastern inducts hundreds into honor societies in spring 2024

More than 20 academic programs and departments at Eastern Connecticut State University recognized student achievements this spring 2024 semester during honor society inductions and award ceremonies.

Posted on May 16, 2024

Students honored for their impact on Eastern and beyond

3 students honored for social justice efforts

On April 30, three students were presented with awards to honor their commitment to promoting equity and social justice at Eastern Connecticut State University. The César Chávez Award was...

Posted on May 01, 2024 by Marcus Grant

Students celebrate at Spring Fest annual fling

Spring Fest 2024 celebrated a final fling before the last week of classes at Eastern Connecticut State University with activities ranging from puppy yoga to a carnival that drew more than 1,000...

Posted on May 01, 2024 by Lucinda Weiss

Graduates of color honored at Intercultural Graduation

Students of color honored at Intercultural Graduation

Students of color gathered in the Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University on April 18 to celebrate Intercultural Graduation. Organized by the Intercultural Center, the event recognized...

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Marcus Grant

Eastern students highlight their community work at CCE Expo

More than one in five full-time students at Eastern Connecticut State University volunteered in the community this year, and they presented highlights of their work at the Center for Community...

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Lucinda Weiss

Yard Goats baseball hosts Eastern Day at Dunkin' Park

More than 200 Eastern Connecticut State University students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families recently came together for a day of baseball and springtime fun in celebration of Eastern Day...

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Noel Teter

Pride Center honors LGBTQ seniors at Lavender Graduation

With the largest graduating cohort ever of queer students, the Pride Center at Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted its seventh Lavender Graduation. President Elsa Núñez...

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Marcus Grant

Campus unites during eclipse

On April 8, 2024, the Great North American Eclipse captivated hundreds of starry-eyed Eastern Connecticut State University students on Webb Lawn as the sun and moon merged at 3 p.m.

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

4th annual 'End Relationship Violence' event honors Alyssiah Wiley

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its fourth annual End Relationship Violence awareness event on April 3 in memory of Alyssiah Wiley, an Eastern student who was murdered by her...

Posted on April 04, 2024 by Noel Teter

Students flip out for pancake night

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and students at Eastern Connecticut State University like to have it late at night. Thursday Knight Cafe (TKC), commonly referred to by Eastern...

Posted on April 01, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

Eastern Hall makes way for green space

Recycling cardboard, paper and plastic has become a weekly routine for many households, but Eastern Connecticut State University is taking sustainability a step further by recycling a building as...

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Lucinda Weiss

Open house highlights Office of AccessAbility Services

The Office of AccessAbility Services (OAS) at Eastern Connecticut State University recently welcomed students and faculty to an open house to learn more about the services the OAS provides to...

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Marcus Grant

Eastern student organizes conference for LGBTQ youth in Connecticut

LGBTQ-identifying high school students across the state gathered at Eastern Connecticut State University to learn about the University’s resources for LGBTQ students, hear from current...

Posted on March 06, 2024 by Marcus Grant

Eastern brings together experts to consider solutions to opioid epidemic

Experts on opioid epidemic open community dialogue at Eastern
Veteran EMT shares first-responder insights

Early in his career as a paramedic, in the 1990s, Peter Canning responded to a cheerleading accident in which a high school girl broke her back. Two years later, he responded to her again, this...

Posted on March 06, 2024 by Michael Rouleau

CAB leaders at Pittsburgh conference gather info for Eastern events

Two student members of the Campus Activity Board (CAB) at Eastern Connecticut State University gathered ideas for future events and networked with staff and students at other universities at the...

Posted on March 05, 2024 by Lucinda Weiss

Moorehead opens Women's Center series with talk on self-mentorship

Tanya Moorehead, professor of special education at Eastern Connecticut State University, spoke to students at the inaugural Women’s Center “She Leans In” event. Drawing from her...

Posted on March 01, 2024 by Marcus Grant

Student art installed in 'Nooks and Crannies' of fine arts center

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC) was recently filled from the lobby to the top floor with mixed-media installation art. The dispersed exhibition,...

Posted on March 01, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

‘Lift every voice and sing’: Local NAACP branches convene at Eastern

NAACP members across Windham and Mansfield met at Eastern Connecticut State University on Feb. 24 to discuss the importance of their work and their hope for the organization's future. In a...

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Marcus Grant

Students explore Washington, D.C., over Presidents Day weekend

Over Presidents Day weekend this February, 75 Eastern students traveled to Washington, D.C., on a trip planned and led by the University Residential Outreach Council (UROC), a student-run social...

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Katherine Escalante

Eastern’s unsung Warriors of winter
When snowy weather arrives, this team keeps campus running

When a snowstorm is on its way to Eastern Connecticut State University, the first thought that enters students’ minds usually involves having a day off from classes. While the students relax...

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Noel Teter

Anthropology Day returns with worldly program

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Anthropology Day on Feb. 15 featured events to educate students on topics such as endangered languages, Maasai culture in Kenya and graduate school...

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Noel Teter

Language matters: Eastern celebrates International Mother Language Day

Students, professors and faculty gathered on Feb. 21 to celebrate International Mother Language Day at Eastern Connecticut State University. Together, all were able to appreciate the many languages...

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Marcus Grant

Warriors transcribe Black history at Douglass Day

This year’s Douglass Day Transcribe-a-Thon at Eastern Connecticut State University gave students, faculty and staff the opportunity to celebrate Black History month by transcribing historical...

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Elisabeth Craig

A home-grown hero’s commitment to giving back
June Archer shares personal history

"I don’t like to think of what I do as work,” said entrepreneur June Archer to an audience of students at Eastern Connecticut State University at a Black History Month event. From...

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Marcus Grant

CAB brings students into ‘winter wonderland’ at annual festival

Eastern Connecticut State University’s annual Winter Fest brightened the campus on Feb. 7. This event, a collaboration of Eastern’s Campus Activity Board (CAB), the Student Government...

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Noel Teter

Eastern students register to donate bone marrow and stem cells

The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) hosted a donor registry at Eastern Connecticut State University on Feb. 7 in partnership with Eastern’s men’s soccer team. The registry sought...

Posted on February 08, 2024 by Noel Teter

Campus thrift shop offers students recycled goods

Thrift shopping is a beloved pastime of many college students. Eastern recently designated a space on campus where students can enjoy this activity while contributing to the University's...

Posted on February 07, 2024 by Noel Teter

Clubs and organizations showcase offerings at Student Involvement Fair

At the start of each semester at Eastern, student-run clubs and organizations recruit new members. Eastern’s 2024 Spring Involvement Fair on Jan. 25 offered opportunities for students to...

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Noel Teter

MLK tribute encourages students to cultivate positive change

In honor of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, Eastern’s Intercultural Center hosted a tribute to the renowned civil rights leader. Educator, motivational speaker and social...

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Marcus Grant

SUOAF donates $3,000 to local soup kitchen

Eastern’s union for administrative faculty, SUOAF, donated $3,000 to the Covenant Soup Kitchen this recent holiday season. The gift goes toward the soup kitchen’s annual Plunge For...

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Michael Rouleau

Class of 2024 reminisces on their experiences at Eastern

Class of 2024 embarks on 'last first semester'

After starting college in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern seniors graduating in spring 2024 have just begun their final semester. In honor of this resilient group of students, the...

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Marcus Grant

University Police celebrate 25 years of open rec night

Eastern’s police department hosted an all-night event with students on Dec. 1 to build community and foster positive relationships. The annual Open Rec Night drew crowds into the Sports...

Posted on December 06, 2023 by Marcus Grant

Muslim Student Association holds rally

Upwards of 100 students gathered in front of the Student Center on Nov. 29 to raise awareness of the violence happening in Gaza and to remember the Palestinians who have died in the conflict with...

Posted on December 06, 2023

CAB recognized for programming excellence

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) has been recognized for its achievements in on-campus programs. The Northeast Region of the National Association for Campus...

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Noel Teter

Students learn about women in Islam

The Muslim Student Association invited students at Eastern Connecticut State University to join them on Nov. 9 in discussing cultural ideas about women in Islam, dispelling many myths regarding the...

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Marcus Grant

Eastern earns dual honors from Princeton Review for sustainability and campus life

Eastern Connecticut State University is traditionally recognized for its sustainability efforts, and this year is no exception. For 2024, Eastern has been named to The Princeton Review’s...

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Noel Teter

Eastern celebrates Transgender Awareness Week

The Pride Center at Eastern Connecticut State University, in support of gender-queer students, celebrated Transgender Awareness Week Nov. 13 – 19, culminating in the Transgender Day of...

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Marcus Grant

New York Times joins library's collection of free news sources

The New York Times is the latest complimentary subscription available to Eastern students, faculty and staff, joining the J. Eugene Smith Library’s collection of other free online news...

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

University Hour shares stories of migration

Post-colonial political and economic struggles were the topics of a University Hour talk at Eastern Connecticut State University on Nov. 8. These conditions push people to search for opportunities...

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Marcus Grant

Veterans Day ceremony honors service, unites campus community

Eastern Connecticut State University recognized Veterans Day at the Student Center on Nov. 10 with a ceremony of several heartfelt speeches, a presentation of colors and a performance of “The...

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Noel Teter

Social Action Day tackles opioid crisis

Addressing the nation’s opioid epidemic was the topic of this year’s Social Action Day on Oct. 31, during which students prioritized an awareness campaign about this decades-long...

Posted on November 08, 2023 by Michael Rouleau

Paranormal investigator tells possessing tales

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Friday After Dark program recently brought in paranormal investigator Brian Cano to regale students on his escapades with the supernatural. Cano’s...

Posted on November 07, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

Music made a difference: Bruce John’s life of service in song

Local music legend Bruce John performs at University Hour

Bruce John has lived in the Eagleville section of Mansfield, CT, for more than 70 years, building both a career and community through his love of performing and music. Earning the nickname...

Posted on November 06, 2023 by Marcus Grant

Fresh Check Day brings awareness to students’ mental health issues

Fresh Check Day focuses on student mental health

Students poured into the Betty Tipton room on Oct. 19 for Eastern’s Fresh Check Day, an event addressing mental health and suicide among college students. The event was meant to build...

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Marcus Grant

Rainy weather doesn't dampen Day of Caring

The Center for Community Engagement (CCE) at Eastern Connecticut State University held its annual Day of Caring on Oct. 23, sending upwards of 90 students throughout the local Willimantic community...

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

Pride Center celebrates national Coming Out Day

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Pride Center celebrated National Coming Out Day on Oct. 11 with historical banners, face painting and free stickers and flags. The event marked a day of...

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Marcus Grant

Best Buddies fosters friendship

Members of Eastern’s Best Buddies chapter came together on Oct. 8 to raise awareness for the program, an international nonprofit organization that supports individuals with intellectual and...

Posted on October 17, 2023 by Marcus Grant

First HERfest sparks spirit of sisterhood

The spirit of sisterhood permeated the Student Center during Eastern's first HERfest on Oct. 6. Sponsored by the Women's Center and several campus partners, the event hosted woman-owned...

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

Fall Fest spotlights the ‘active’ in Eastern’s student activities

Students at Eastern Connecticut State University splashed, splattered and sampled entertainment and food in a week of activities at Fall Fest Sept. 18-24, sponsored by The Office of Student...

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Lucinda Weiss

CAB, Jazz Combo collaborate for National Coffee Day

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) and the Jazz Combo recently collaborated for a morning of entertainment in recognition of National Coffee Day. CAB hosted...

Posted on October 06, 2023 by Noel Teter

Yoga reduces college students’ stress, new research confirms

Yoga courses are a significant stress and anxiety reducer for college students, a population that ranks high in self-reported anxiety and depression, according to a recent paper co-authored by...

Posted on October 05, 2023 by Lucinda Weiss

More than 900 attend Family Day

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed more than 900 students and families to the annual Family Day celebration on Sept. 30.

Posted on October 05, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

A Walk Down Memory Lane
Alumni return for Eastern Celebrates

Eastern Connecticut State University alumni had the opportunity to reconnect with their classmates, meet current students and explore the campus during Eastern Celebrates on Sept. 30. The premier...

Posted on October 03, 2023 by Marcus Grant

Gov. Lamont urges students to seek jobs in Connecticut

Gov. Ned Lamont urged Eastern Connecticut State University students to build careers in Connecticut during a visit with the Student Government Association (SGA) on Sept. 18. During the SGA meeting,...

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

CCE barbecue promotes community programs, volunteerism

An open house sponsored by the Center for Community Engagement at Eastern Connecticut State University on Sept. 18 promoted its mission and encouraged students to volunteer.

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

Student Center Block Party highlights Unity Wing

The Student Center hosted a Block Party on Sept. 8, highlighting the resources and offerings of the Unity Wing, Student Government Association (SGA) and Office of Student Activities.

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

Hundreds turn out for Student Involvement Fair

Representatives from nearly 100 clubs and organizations gathered at the annual Student Involvement fair on Sept. 7 to introduce themselves to students. From academics to sports to cultural groups,...

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Marcus Grant

Hunter Hayes to perform fall concert on Shaboo Stage

Eastern Connecticut State University will host musician Hunter Hayes on Sept. 24 on Shaboo Stage in downtown Willimantic as part of its annual fall festival.

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Noel Teter

Welcome Week kicks off fall semester

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed the class of 2027 and returning students to campus with a fun array of events during Welcome Week from Aug. 29 – Sept. 2. Hosted by the Campus...

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Elisabeth Craig

Eastern rugby hosts first clinic for Special Olympics Willimantic

Eastern Connecticut State University’s men’s rugby team hosted Special Olympics Willimantic for its inaugural Special Olympics rugby clinic on Aug. 12 at the Mansfield Sports...

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Noel Teter

Campus playground awash with mud and mayhem
Fun Mud Day makes post-pandemic return

The typically orderly playground of the Child and Family Development Resource Center (CFDRC) devolved into muddy chaos on May 5 for the preschool’s annual Fun Mud Day. For two hours, children...

Posted on May 11, 2023 by Michael Rouleau

Regent McCarthy makes first visit to Eastern

James McCarthy, a new board member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), visited Eastern Connecticut State University on May 4 to hear about the concerns of faculty and...

Posted on May 04, 2023

Students celebrate semester’s end with Spring Fest

Eastern Connecticut State University students celebrated the last week of spring semester classes at Spring Fest April 24-30, with a concert, fireworks display, carnival, inflatable obstacle course...

Posted on May 03, 2023 by Lucinda Weiss

CREATE returns with lively display of student research and creativity

Undergraduate research and creativity were celebrated at the 2023 CREATE conference at Eastern Connecticut State University on April 21, where students presented posters, gave talks, exhibited...

Posted on May 03, 2023 by Cindy Weiss

Individuals present as 'books' at Human Library

Eastern Connecticut State University’s J. Eugene Smith Library recently provided students with an opportunity to learn about social issues in a more intimate way than reading about them. The...

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Noel Teter

Senator Chris Murphy addresses students’ concerns

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy fielded questions ranging from gun violence to foreign policy at an open forum on April 12 sponsored by the Political Science Club and the Department of Political Science,...

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Jack Jones

Connecticut attorney general speaks with Eastern students

Speaking to a crowd of Eastern students, faculty and staff on April 5, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said the reasons why he pursued his law career and went on to become the first Asian...

Posted on April 06, 2023 by Amanda Irwin

Art Square holds gala for student artists

The student organization Art Square showcased more than a dozen student artists its first gala since before the pandemic on March 10, featuring 20 works spanning a multitude of styles and creative...

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Jack Jones

Eastern sends 2 to select institute for aspiring college executives

Two staff members at Eastern Connecticut State University who work closely with students were selected to attend the yearlong Executive Leadership Institute at Bridgewater State University in...

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Lucinda Weiss

Eastern to host ‘Humans and the Environment’ sustainability symposium
Event highlights ‘Sustainability Across the Disciplines’

“Humans and the Environment,” a symposium on sustainability across disciplines, will be held March 24 at Eastern Connecticut State University. The symposium brings together four...

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Lucinda Weiss

Earthquake relief sought in fundraiser

The Muslim Students Association (MSA) at Eastern Connecticut State University is raising money to benefit earthquake victims in Turkiye and Syria.

Posted on March 08, 2023 by Lucinda Weiss

Series educates students on personal finance

Students heard advice on credit card debt and credit scores at a financial workshop on March 2, one of a series of ongoing talks this semester designed to prepare them for the tribulations of a...

Posted on March 08, 2023 by Jack Jones

Brian Hatch, recovering gambling addict and sobriety peer specialist, speaks at Eastern's University Hour.

'Hidden Addiction': When does gambling become a problem?

Recovering gambling addict Brian Hatch lectured at Eastern Connecticut State University on Feb. 22, chronicling his lifelong struggles with gambling addiction and providing numerous tips on how...

Posted on March 02, 2023 by Jack Jones

Eastern celebrates International Mother Language Day

Students at Eastern Connecticut State University whose primary languages are not English took the opportunity to celebrate their linguistic and cultural diversity on International Mother Language...

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Noel Teter

Eastern hosts Douglass Day 'Transcribe-a-Thon'

Most people are likely to recognize Feb. 14 as Valentine’s Day. However, there is another occasion to be celebrated on this date: the birth of civil rights and anti-slavery activist Frederick...

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Noel Teter

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Women’s basketball team advocates for breast cancer awareness

During a recent women’s basketball game, Eastern Connecticut State University athletes, coaches and Athletic Department staff met an objective that extended far beyond beating their opponent....

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Jack Jones

Task force moves ahead on campus mental health needs

A year after a mental health task force formed on the Eastern Connecticut State University campus, the group has a strategic plan for meeting students’ mental health needs identified in a...

Posted on February 13, 2023 by by Lucinda Weiss

Eastern transformed into a 'winter wonderland' for WinterFest

More than 800 students attended Eastern Connecticut State University’s Winterfest on Feb. 1, an annual tradition that was hosted jointly by the Campus Activity Board (CAB), Chartwell’s...

Posted on February 08, 2023 by Jack Jones

Eastern Rugby, Covenant Soup Kitchen Take the ‘Plunge for Hunger’

Eastern Connecticut State University’s men’s rugby team hosted the 12th annual Olga Ezis “Plunge for Hunger” on Feb. 4 at Lauter Park in Willimantic. For the first time in...

Posted on February 07, 2023 by Noel Teter

Wall quilts around campus show artists' creativity with face masks

Masks, ubiquitous during the height of the COVID pandemic, have all but disappeared from faces, but an art installation on the Eastern Connecticut State University campus brings them into view as...

Posted on February 06, 2023 by by Lucinda Weiss

Unity Wing hosts spring semester open house

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Unity Wing held an open house on Jan. 27 to familiarize students with the missions, values and resources of its three parts -- the Intercultural Center,...

Posted on February 02, 2023 by Jack Jones

Eastern’s Spring Club Fair appeals to every interest, from crime detection to fusion dance

Forty Eastern clubs and organizations — ranging from the Gamers’ Guild to the Asian Cultural Club — sent representatives to the Spring Club Fair on Jan. 25 to provide students...

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Jack Jones

Intercultural Center holds MLK Day celebration

In a celebration of the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Intercultural Center on Jan. 18 provided a platform for students to reflect on some of King’s most renowned...

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Jack Jones

Thrifted clothing scattered across a hardwood floor.

Pride Center’s ‘Open Closet’ provides a wardrobe for all identities

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Pride Center is making waves in gender affirmation and expression with its new initiative, Open Closet. The project aims to provide free clothing to...

Posted on December 08, 2022 by Molly Boucher

EVs get a boost at campus garages
University now has 11 charging stations

Eastern is upping its energy sustainability profile with five new car chargers added recently to the six already installed at the Shakespeare and Cervantes garages.

Posted on December 07, 2022 by Lucinda Weiss

Eastern Students enjoying Open Recreation night.

Campus police excited with return of Open Rec Night
Annual late-night recreation event returns after pandemic hiatus

The 25th Warriors Open Rec Night brought 500 students to Geissler gymnasium on Dec. 2, the first Open Rec held since the coronavirus pandemic. It was hosted by COPS, a division of the Campus Police...

Posted on December 07, 2022 by Jack Jones

Faculty authors urge student writers to voice truths

Three faculty authors spoke about diversity, equity and inclusion at a Nov. 30 University Hour event, "Meet Eastern's Authors."

Posted on December 07, 2022 by Lucinda Weiss

Eastern’s Spider-Man takes kindness to new heights

Eastern’s campus community may have received the hero it needs. An anonymous student dressed in a Spider Man suit has been spotted patrolling the campus on Friday nights and at special...

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Noel Teter

Eastern’s Joshua Sumrell receives Prospanica’s Education Leadership Award

The Prospanica Connecticut Chapter Board of Directors selected Joshua Sumrell, coordinator of the Intercultural Center, to receive its 2022 Education Leadership Award. The award recognizes...

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Jack Jones

Eastern rugby clubs rebound from pandemic with strong 2022 campaigns

The men’s and women’s rugby clubs at Eastern Connecticut State University both have young rosters with many first-year players. This lack of experience has not hurt the teams, however,...

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Noel Teter

College Democrats reactivate just in time for Election Day
Student organization brings top Democrats to campus

Gov. Ned Lamont, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Atty. Gen. William Tong and other top Democrats in the state came to Eastern on Nov. 4 to encourage students to vote on Election Day. The event happened...

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Jack Jones

CAB wins programming excellence award

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) was recently recognized for its dedication to campus involvement at the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA)...

Posted on November 09, 2022 by Molly Boucher

Eastern accessibility experts win first Betsey Doane Award

Eastern Sociology Professor Nicolas Simon and Sandra Flores-Gonzales, assistant director of the Office of AccessAbility Services (OAS), won the inaugural Betsey Doane Digital Accessibility...

Posted on November 09, 2022 by Noel Teter

Student-volunteers cleaning the Jillson House garden on Main St. in Willimantic.

Students beautify Windham during annual Day of Caring

Eastern Connecticut State University partnered with the University of Connecticut and United Way of Connecticut for a community service event called Day of Caring on Oct. 22. Groups of Eastern and...

Posted on October 26, 2022 by Noel Teter

Eastern enhances campus safety with LiveSafe app

Eastern Connecticut State University is enhancing safety precautions on campus with a mobile phone app known as LiveSafe. Designed to connect community members and their local public safety...

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Molly Boucher

Eastern Hosts ‘Immigration Week' for under-documented students

The office of University Opportunity Programs (UOP) hosted an event-filled "Immigration Week" from Oct. 11–Oct. 13. In support of recipients of Eastern's TheDream.US...

Posted on October 24, 2022 by Katherine Escalante

Death row exoneree condemns racial profiling
Sabrina Butler-Smith advocates for the ‘innocently incarcerated’

There have only been 190 death row exonerations since 1973, and on Oct. 12, one of them came to Eastern for the first University Hour of the semester. Sabrina Butler-Smith, the second woman and...

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Jack Jones

Alumni celebrate 15th anniversary of Student Center

On Sept. 30, Eastern alumni were invited to the Student Center to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its renovation and opening. Approximately 50 alumni were in attendance for a nostalgic return to...

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Noel Teter

Alumni reunion teams with Family Day for festive weekend

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its annual reunion weekend on Sept. 30–Oct. 1. For the first time in the school’s history, Eastern Celebrates occurred simultaneously with...

Posted on October 05, 2022 by Jack Jones

‘Steps for a Mighty Mind’ promotes mental wellness

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted “Steps for a Mighty Mind” on Sept. 29 to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention. The event was organized by Eastern student...

Posted on October 03, 2022 by Noel Teter

Unity Wing block party introduces 3 ‘Identity Centers’

On Sept. 9, Eastern Connecticut State University students and faculty convened on the first floor of the Student Center to familiarize themselves with the values and resources available to them in...

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Jack Jones

Eastern to host congressional debate prior to November elections

Eastern Connecticut State University will host a debate for the 2nd Congressional District on Oct. 4 as part of a series of election-season debates sponsored by Connecticut Public and the...

Posted on September 14, 2022

Eastern students at 2022 involvement fair

Club fair encourages student involvement

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its annual Student Involvement Fair and President’s Picnic on Thursday, Sept. 8. The event, which included nearly 400 students in attendance,...

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Molly Boucher

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Eastern gives a much anticipated ‘Welcome Back’

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed thousands of students to campus this week for the start of the fall 2022 semester. Kicking off with move-in weekend Aug. 27-28, students reacquainted...

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Molly Boucher

Community policing workshop educates officers on DEI
Unity Wing training involves Eastern and UHart police

The Unity Wing at Eastern Connecticut State University hosted a community policing workshop on Aug. 10–11 for the public safety departments at Eastern and the University of Hartford. Led by...

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Michael Rouleau

Eastern Warriors top Little East Conference in athletics and academics
Student-athletes win consecutive LEC Commissioner’s and Presidents’ Cups

Following the success of its NCAA Division III national championship baseball team, the Warriors at Eastern Connecticut State University concluded the 2021-22 academic year winning the Little East...

Posted on July 06, 2022 by Michael Rouleau

SOAR summer orientation welcomes new students

Throughout the month of June, Eastern Connecticut State University is welcoming new students to campus via a series of programs and activities to help them transition to college life. The Student...

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Dwight Bachman

Philosophy Club wins New Club of the Year award

The Philosophy Club at Eastern Connecticut State University has been named winner of the New Club of the Year Award. The presentation took place during the annual Budget and Management (BAM) Spring...

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Dwight Bachman

Destination Eastern
Spring Fest brings a week of campus festivities

Eastern held its annual Spring Fest on April 25–May 1 in celebration of a successful academic year on campus. This year’s fest was themed “Destination Eastern” and featured...

Posted on May 02, 2022 by Michael Rouleau

Eastern's Cheer Team performs at Family Day

Family Day returns to campus after 3-year hiatus

Eastern students and families gathered for a day of festivities on April 23 for the first Family Day since fall 2019. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Government...

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Molly Boucher

Cheerleading team places in top 10 at College Nationals

The club cheerleading team at Eastern Connecticut State University finished in the top 10 at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals this April 6–10 in Daytona Beach,...

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Michael Rouleau

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

Eastern celebrates Trans Day of Visibility

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Unity Wing and Pride Center celebrated Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) on March 31. Students, faculty and staff wore a TDOV shirt at the event and helped...

Posted on April 04, 2022 by Molly Boucher

Eastern to host 'Human Library'

The J. Eugene Smith Library in partnership with the Office of Equity and Diversity and the Arthur L. Johnson Unity Wing will host a "human library" on April 12 from 1-5 p.m. Eastern...

Posted on April 04, 2022 by Bobbi Brown

NPR personality Giovanna Rossi speaks on women's wellness

Eastern welcomed mindfulness coach, mentor and podcaster Giovanna Rossi to campus on March 30 for a workshop on women's wellness. Rossi led an interactive, women-focused presentation on how to...

Posted on April 04, 2022 by Bobbi Brown

A New Movement
Students share perspectives on Open Pedagogy

As far back as 2008, Eastern Connecticut State University faculty began helping their students save money on textbooks by adopting Open Education Resources (OER) in their classrooms. One of the...

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Dwight Bachman

Eastern 'Habitaters' build housing in North Carolina

Thirteen members of Eastern Connecticut State University’s student chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently traveled to New Bern, NC, to help build houses with the Habitat of Craven County...

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Molly Boucher

Eastern launches wellness series for faculty, staff

A recent report from researchers at the market research company One Poll indicates that nearly three out of four Americans felt that 2020 was the most stressful year of their lives. While 38...

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Dwight Bachman

'The Comeback': Black Student Union hosts fashion show

The Black Student Union (BSU) at Eastern Connecticut State University held its annual BSU Fashion Show on Feb. 26 in the Shafer Auditorium. This year’s theme was “The Comeback”...

Posted on March 09, 2022 by Bobbi Brown

Office of AccessAbility Services uses technology to enhance learning

Students with disabilities face a range of unique challenges in their quest for an education, much more than the usual challenges most college students face. They often lack mentors who understand...

Posted on March 09, 2022 by Dwight Bachman

Pi Sigma Alpha receives grant for political debate

Eastern Connecticut State University’s political science honor society, Pi Sigma Alpha, has been awarded a Chapter Activity Grant by the national honor society to help facilitate a debate...

Posted on March 07, 2022 by Molly Boucher

Chartwells donates to on-campus food pantry

Chartwells Dining Services, Eastern's on-campus food service provider, is helping to alleviate food insecurity among students with a recent donation of $739 to “Shawn’s...

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Bobbi Brown

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JEDI: Faculty group takes on racial injustice

Nationwide suppression of voting rights; police brutality and the murder of unarmed African Americans; and other signs of overt discrimination and social injustice throughout our society are all...

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Dwight Bachman

'Welcome Back Week' kickstarts spring semester

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) kicked off the spring semester with Welcome Back Week. From Jan. 19-23, students attended a variety of in-person and virtual...

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Molly Boucher

PEACE program fosters inclusive campus culture
New program is driven by student leaders

Eastern Connecticut State University’s newly developed Peer Educators Advocating for Campus Empowerment (PEACE) program has spent the fall 2021 semester promoting inclusion and diversity on...

Posted on December 06, 2021 by Molly Boucher

LEAP program trains current and future leaders

The Student Activities Office at Eastern Connecticut State University recently concluded its fall session of the LEAP leadership program. Standing for “Learn, Explore, Achieve,...

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Bobbi Brown

#IAMEASTERN celebrates diversity, school spirit

The Intercultural Center at Eastern Connecticut State University promoted inclusion and diversity across campus with its latest campaign, #IAMEASTERN. Running from Nov. 1-17, the campaign included...

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Student activities office represents at NACA conference

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Office of Student Activities received several recognitions at the annual conference of the National Association for Campus Activity (NACA), held Oct....

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Eastern's student organization FEMALES dress is costumes for club event.

Eastern embraces Halloween spirit

Eastern Connecticut State University embraced the Halloween spirit in a number of ways this fall semester. Across residence halls, student organizations and arts events, students, staff and faculty...

Posted on November 03, 2021 by Molly Boucher

'You are not alone': Eastern hosts Fresh Check Day

On Oct. 28, the Division of Student Affairs and numerous student organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University raised the bar and answered the call to support students facing mental health...

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Dwight Bachman

Eastern student builds her box for the night.

Shackathon exposes students to substandard housing
Habitat for Humanity fundraiser raises awareness

Ten Eastern Connecticut State University students slept on the lawn outside of Webb Hall in makeshift boxes for the annual Shackathon fundraiser. Hosted by Eastern’s Habitat for Humanity...

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Eastern students hold their caricature drawings.

Class Day celebrates sophomore students

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Office of Student Activities held the second annual “Class Day” on Oct. 15. This year’s event...

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Sexual assault survivor deconstructs rape culture

The Women's Center at Eastern Connecticut State University in collaboration with the Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence Response Team (SAIVRT) hosted “Rape Culture: A Survivor...

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Fair helps undecided students select majors, minors

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its annual majors and minors fair for first- and second-year students on Oct. 6. The event, which was hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA)...

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Lamont talks with students on loans, pandemic, marijuana

Since the mid-’60s, spurred by the war in Viet Nam and the Civil Rights Movement, college campuses have been the center of political discourse and social action. Today in 2021, campuses are...

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Dwight Bachman

Fall Fest kicks off autumn at Eastern

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its annual Fall Fest on Sept. 20–26. The fun-filled week sponsored by the Campus Activity Board (CAB) entertained more than 1,000 students who...

Posted on September 28, 2021

RAs breathe residential life into campus
Resident assistants help Eastern bounce back amid pandemic

Campus life has bounced back this fall semester after a year subdued due to the pandemic. Fundamental to reactivating campus are the University’s resident assistants (RAs), who are dedicated...

Posted on September 23, 2021 by Molly Boucher

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Involvement Fair draws hundreds of eager students

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted its first in-person student involvement fair and president’s picnic since 2019, with around 500 students in attendance. Spanning across Webb lawn,...

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Eastern bustles with students’ return to campus

Eastern Connecticut State University welcomed nearly 4,000 students to campus last week for the start of the fall 2021 semester. Of the more than 3,400 full-time undergraduate students, nearly...

Posted on September 01, 2021

Eastern employs therapy puppies to sooth back-to-campus anxiety

After hearing concerns from faculty, staff and students about returning to campus this fall and holding on-ground classes during the continuing pandemic, Eastern Connecticut State University found...

Posted on August 27, 2021 by Ed Osborn

Unity Wing sponsors Stop Asian Hate panel

When Okon Hwang, professor of music and chair of Eastern Connecticut State University’s Music Department, goes for a walk in her neighborhood, she wears a mask to follow COVID-19 safety...

Posted on May 06, 2021 by Dwight Bachman

Eastern students show support for sexual assault survivors

On April 20, Eastern Connecticut State University’s Women’s Center and Sexual Assault & Interpersonal Violence Response Team participated in “Take Back the Night,” an...

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Bobbi Brown and Molly Boucher

Eastern hosts Diversity and Inclusion Week

From April 12-16, Eastern Connecticut State University’s Student Affairs Diversity and Inclusion Committee sponsored a week of in-person and virtual events to raise public awareness and...

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Dwight Bachman

Professor Williams encourages students to take charge of destiny

On April 14, DeRon Williams, professor of theatre at Eastern Connecticut State University, offered students advice on how to overcome obstacles while sharing some of his personal experiences....

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Bobbi Brown

Minority Health Conference debunks COVID-19 myths

Nations around the world are relieved with the development of a vaccine to treat the COVID-19 virus. Many myths surround the deadly virus, including falsehoods on why African Americans have...

Posted on April 08, 2021 by Dwight Bachman

Modern Movement presents ‘A Natural Woman’ at 5x5 Dance Festival

Modern Movement, a student organization at Eastern Connecticut State University, participated in the 5x5 Dance Festival on March 27. The annual showcase, presented by the Autorino Center for the...

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Michael Rouleau

First-Generation Symposium highlights challenges and achievements of first-gen students

The struggles, misconceptions and success of first-generation college students and how universities can support them was the subject of Eastern Connecticut State University’s First-Generation...

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Bobbi Brown

Educators and advocates Sean Desiree (left) and Maybe Burke (right)

'Trans 101' workshop gives lesson on 'Transcending Sexpectations'

The Arthur L. Johnson Unity Wing at Eastern Connecticut State University recently hosted “Transcending Sexpectations,” a workshop centered on understanding intersectionality and LGTBQ+...

Posted on March 31, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Shawn’s Cupboard, a valuable resource for food-insecure students
On-campus food pantry revises operation during pandemic

According to the non-profit food organization, Feeding America, 39 percent of undergraduate students struggle to afford food—making millions of them at risk of facing hunger. Eastern...

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Bobbi Brown

Visiting professor presents on evolution of ‘ecofeminism’

Patricia Glazebrook, professor of philosophy at Washington State University, presented “Ecofeminism Then and Now” at Eastern Connecticut State University on March 23. The virtual...

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Asian Cultural Society leads #StopAsianHate fundraiser

Following the March 16 mass shootings in Atlanta, GA, and other recent incidents of anti-Asian sentiment, the Asian Cultural Society (ACS) is raising funds to support three organizations that serve...

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Michael Rouleau

Third virtual town hall discusses social justice and diversity on campus

Eastern Connecticut State University’s student chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and Eastern’s Multicultural Leadership Council welcomed...

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Dwight Bachman

Student organizations support local homeless shelter

The Windham Region No Freeze Project in Willimantic is the beneficiary of efforts by three student organizations at Eastern Connecticut State University, as the Cheerleading Team, Habitat for...

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Michael Rouleau

Attorney Dana Bucin explains career as immigration lawyer

Immigration law was the topic of a virtual presentation at Eastern Connecticut State University by guest speaker Dana Bucin on March 17. Courtney Broscious, associate professor of political...

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Molly Boucher

‘Decolonize your bookshelf’: University Hour speaker challenges readers

New York Times best-selling author Dhonielle Clayton gave a University Hour presentation at Eastern Connecticut State University on March 10 about the “radical” power of...

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Michael Rouleau

Guest speaker describes inclusive online fan communities
Marginalized groups share fandom on AO3 website

Casey Fiesler, assistant professor of information science at the University of Colorado, spoke about online “fan communities” at Eastern Connecticut State University on March 3. During...

Posted on March 05, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, associate professor of English education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Columbia professor encourages 'The Archaeology of Self' to end racism

It is rare to see a college professor begin a lecture with a moment of silence, but that is how Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz, associate professor of English education at Teachers College, Columbia...

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Dwight Bachman

Judy Dworin, founder of The Judy Dworin Performance Project (JDPP)

Judy Dworin Project brings hope to incarcerated individuals

The Judy Dworin Performance Project (JDPP) presented a workshop at Eastern Connecticut State University on Feb. 17 as part of the campus’s weekly University Hour series. The workshop, which...

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Molly Boucher

Local soup kitchen holds ‘virtual’ Plunge for Hunger
Rugby team continues enthusiastic support

The Covenant Soup Kitchen held its 10th annual Plunge for Hunger on Feb. 6, this year with a virtual twist. Rather than a crowd of costume-wearing community members and Eastern Connecticut State...

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Michael Rouleau

CAB hosts ‘Welcome Back Week’

The Campus Activity Board (CAB) jumpstarted the spring semester with Welcome Back Week, a series of virtual and on-ground activities from Jan 26–31 for returning students.

Posted on January 28, 2021

Eastern hosts a star-studded conversation on race in athletics

On Jan. 23 over WebEx, more than 300 students, faculty and staff from Eastern Connecticut State University and other colleges and universities heard a panel of prominent members of the higher...

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Ed Osborn

Open educational resources lighten financial burden for students

In the face of soaring costs for textbooks and the financial burdens caused by COVID-19, a number of Eastern Connecticut State University faculty and staff are providing a more economical and...

Posted on January 07, 2021 by Dwight Bachman

'We all have it': Broderick Sawyer '12 demystifies race-based trauma

Broderick Sawyer, a clinical psychologist and 2012 Eastern Connecticut State University graduate, spoke on race-based stress and trauma on Dec. 16 during the final University Hour presentation of...

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Michael Rouleau

CAB wins excellence in programming award

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) was recently named a recipient of the 2020 Excellence in Programming Award for its programming efforts. The award was...

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Dwight Bachman

Eastern students are young entrepreneurs

Facebook, Dell computers, Google, Dropbox and Reddit were all started by college students in their dorm rooms. College students have also formed their own businesses in fields ranging from gyms to...

Posted on December 10, 2020 by Bobbi Brown, Michael Rouleau, Ed Osborn

Eastern participates in statewide virtual collegiate 5k

On Oct. 22–25, Eastern Connecticut State University joined other colleges and universities across the state of Connecticut to plan and hold the first-ever virtual marathon titled the...

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Bobbi Brown

Black Student Union organizes peaceful protest to advocate for justice

The Black Student Union (BSU) at Eastern Connecticut State University held a peaceful on-campus protest on Oct. 15 to campaign for social justice. Beginning at the Fine Arts Amphitheater, the rally...

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Bobbi Brown

Eastern's Student Activities Office hosts freshmen 'Class Day'

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Office of Student Activities, in collaboration with the Freshman Year Experience, hosted a Freshman Class Day social on Oct. 22 on Nevers Field. More...

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Molly Boucher

Academic Success Center adjusts for fall 2020 semester

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Academic Success Center (ASC) provides students with services ranging from tutoring to advice on class selections. Found in the J. Eugene Smith Library...

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Molly Boucher

Eastern's University Hour continues for fall 2020 semester

Eastern Connecticut State University continues its University Hour program for the fall 2020 semester with a series of virtual events on Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The events...

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Molly Boucher

Shawn's Cupboard opens for fall semester

Eastern Connecticut State University has reopened Shawn’s Cupboard for the fall semester. The on-campus food pantry is in the Knight House behind Winthrop Hall. Due to COVID-19 restrictions,...

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Molly Boucher

Vital on-campus mental health resources available to students

Eastern Connecticut State University understands the importance of mental health and why it is crucial to have mental health services readily available on campus. The Office of Counseling &...

Posted on October 01, 2020 by Bobbi Brown

Eastern's CAB hosts Fall Fest

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Campus Activity Board (CAB) hosted Fall Fest from Sept. 21-26. The weeklong event included socially distanced activities ranging from virtual game...

Posted on September 30, 2020 by Molly Boucher

Housing Office Keeps Students Engaged

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Office of Housing and Residential Life is one of many offices on campus that are working together to maintain a healthy and safe campus environment...

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Dwight Bachman

Eastern Students Share their Thoughts on Campus Life During the Pandemic

Like other colleges and universities across America, Eastern Connecticut State University is having an unusual semester because of the coronavirus pandemic. With online and hybrid classes, limited...

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Bobbi Brown and Molly Boucher

Eastern presents a warm ‘Warrior Welcome’

While taking all precautions during COVID-19 to safely move in more than 1,800 resident students on Aug. 23-25, Eastern Connecticut State University rolled out “Warrior Welcome” to more...

Posted on September 01, 2020 by Dwight Bachman

Eastern holds second town hall on racism and social justice

More than 100 members of the Eastern community attended a virtual town hall meeting on Aug. 20 on racism and social justice in the aftermath of the police-related death of George Floyd. In line...

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Michael Rouleau

Eastern Warriors dominate LEC on and off the field

Despite a spring athletics season cut short by COVID-19, the Eastern Connecticut State University Warriors continued their dominance — on and off the field — in the Little East...

Posted on June 04, 2020 by Michael Rouleau

Students Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, as we pay tribute to the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America’s history and are instrumental to its future.

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Dwight Bachman

Faculty, Students Innovate in the Virtual World of COVID-19

The photo above of Computer Science Professor Garrett Dancik and his students is common place in the normal life of Eastern Connecticut State University. Today, we must look at it with whimsy as...

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Ed Osborn

Eastern Offers Virtual Fitness During Pandemic

For decades, doctors the world over have agreed that “exercise is the best medicine.” Studies show that exercise is great for the mind, body and soul — it enhances one’s...

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Dwight Bachman

Students Produce ETV Newscast from Home During Pandemic

Students in the ETV News club at Eastern Connecticut State University are putting their television production skills to the test by producing their weekly newscast remotely from home.

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Bobbi Brown

An Eastern student facilitates the hand decoration station.

Eastern Celebrates ‘Read Across America' Day

As part of “National Read Across America Day” on March 2, Eastern Connecticut State University student volunteers from the Center for Community Engagement (CCE) teamed up with four...

Posted on March 04, 2020 by Vania Galicia

Jason Bartlett talking to students about being out in politics.

Former State Representative Discusses ‘Being Out in Politics’

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Arthur L. Johnson Unity Wing and Pride Center recently hosted “Being Out in Politics.” The event was centered around Jason Bartlett, a...

Posted on March 03, 2020 by Molly Boucher

Students chant across the student center.

Eastern Community Gathers to Support Undocumented Students

More than 150 students, staff and community members showed up at a rally in support of undocumented students at Eastern Connecticut State University on Feb. 18.

Posted on February 20, 2020

Filmmaker Charles Stuart Presents Latest Documentary

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted award-winning documentary filmmaker Charles C. Stuart on Feb. 6 in the Student Center Theater. Stuart, who has produced more than 50 hours of film and...

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Bobbi Brown

Picture of the dance team with their trophy.

Eastern’s Dance Team Earns National Rank at Acclaimed Competition

The competitive dance team at Eastern Connecticut State University performed at the prestigious Universal Dance Association (UDA) College Nationals on Jan. 17-19 at Walt Disney World in Orlando,...

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Bobbi Brown

Eastern Offers Full Slate of 'University Hour' Events through March

Eastern Connecticut State University continues its “University Hour Series” this spring with a range of presentations that are open to the public and free of charge. University Hour...

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Dwight Bachman

First generation themed housing students pose for a photo.

‘Theme Housing’ Creates Dynamic Residential Community

Do you like to be surrounded by like-minded people? Are you passionate about social justice? Eastern Connecticut State University’s “theme housing” communities provide an...

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Bobbi Brown

Ribbons of Remembrance: Comforting Suicide Survivors

On Nov. 21, in the Paul E. Johnson Sr. Community Conference Room in the J. Eugene Smith Library, French Professor Michèle Bacholle of the World Languages and Cultures Department collaborated...

Posted on November 30, 2019 by Dwight Bachman

African Club Hosts Annual Banquet

Eastern Connecticut State University’s African Club presented its annual banquet to celebrate African culture on Nov. 21 in the Betty R. Tipton Room. In partnership with the Campus Activity...

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Bobbi Brown

Eastern Women’s Rugby Club Wins NECC Championship

The women’s rugby club at Eastern Connecticut State University claimed the New England Collegiate Cup Championship on Nov. 9 at the 2019 Plymouth Rock Bowl, continuing their undefeated season...

Posted on November 09, 2019 by Vania Galicia

Student's who volunteered to sleep in the cold pose for a photo.

Eastern ‘Habitaters’ Brave the Cold During Annual Shackathon

Several Eastern students bundled up on Nov. 6 to spend the night on Webb Lawn for the annual “Shack-a-thon.” Members of Eastern’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity slept in...

Posted on November 07, 2019 by Molly Boucher

Eastern Presents 'Convergence' Dance Concert

Eastern Connecticut State University’s Theatre Program showcased “Convergence” on Oct. 24-27 in the Proscenium Theatre as the first in this year’s dance concert series. With...

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Bobbi Brown

Cross country coach Kathy Manizza and Professor Charlie Chatterton finish an early-morning lap.

11th Annual Poverty Awareness Marathon Benefits Shawn’s Cupboard

Eastern Connecticut State University held its 11th annual Poverty Awareness Marathon on Oct. 18. More than 100 members of the Eastern community ran and walked to raise awareness of poverty in...

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Vania Galicia

Natasha Gambrell performs her tribe’s courting dance. Photo provided by Intercultural Center.

Eastern Pequot Tribal Council Members Speak on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Eastern Pequot tribal Council members Natasha Gambrell and her mother Valerie Braxton-Gambrell came to Eastern on Oct. 14 in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. Gambrell, a 2015 Eastern...

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Vania Galicia

Eastern students at the President's Picnic

Student-Involvement Fair Fosters Engaged Student Body

More than 800 students converged on Webb Lawn on Sept. 5 for the President’s Picnic & Student Involvement Fair. Hosted by the Student Activities Office, the annual event brought together...

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Michael Rouleau

Students Return to Campus to a ‘Warrior Welcome’

Nearly 2,400 new and returning students arrived on campus on Aug. 25 and 26 for Warrior Welcome, a busy weekend of moving into residence halls and campus festivities before the start of classes on...

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Dwight Bachman

Students Learn How to Manage Money

Aware of the challenges of paying for college that students frequently experience, the Office of Financial Aid presented “Budgeting & Managing Your Credit” on July 24, 2019, in the...

Posted on August 07, 2019 by Dwight Bachman

Student Orientaion Counselor poses with group of incoming students.

SOAR Helps Incoming Students Transition to Eastern

Incoming students are getting their first taste of life at Eastern through the Summer Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) program. From June 24–July 12, multiple SOAR sessions have...

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Vania Galicia

Eastern Athletes Tops in Little East Conference for Third Straight Year

For the third straight year, Eastern Connecticut State University has claimed the Little East Conference (LEC) Commissioner’s Cup, the league’s top honor for overall athletic...

Posted on June 03, 2019 by Ed Osborn

Eastern at Small College Rugby Association All-Star Championships

Four Eastern Connecticut State University rugby players represented the Northeast on the National Select Side at the National Small College Rugby Association All-Star Championships in Houston May...

Posted on May 28, 2019

Year-End Student Activity Enriches Campus

The end of the academic year is not only crunch time for final projects and exams, it’s also a busy time when Eastern’s many student organizations host year-end events. April and May...

Posted on May 08, 2019 by Michael Rouleau

Cesar Chavez award recipients pose for the camera.

Eastern Honors Three Leaders in Memory of Cesar Chavez

Sociology major Italo Bucca ’19 of Hartford, Indira Petoskey, assistant dean in the Office of Continuing Studies and Enhanced Learning; and Yanil Terón, executive director of the Center...

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Dwight Bachman

Eastern’s Inaugural Honor Society Induction for Women’s and Gender Studies

Eastern Connecticut State University held its inaugural Iota Iota Iota (Triota) induction on April 12, launching the Epsilon Gamma Chapter by recognizing student and alumni members. Triota is a...

Posted on April 18, 2019 by Jordan Corey

State Trans leaders pose for the camera.

State Trans* Leaders Speaks to Transgender Rights at Eastern

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) President Mark Ojakian visited Eastern Connecticut State University on April 10 to support the transgender community and recognize three statewide...

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Dwight Bachman

Shawn’s Cupboard Combats Food Insecurity

Research has shown that college students are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity in America, with up to half of them lacking consistent access to food. At Eastern Connecticut State...

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Jordan Corey

“Man of My Design”: Tiq Milan Speaks at Eastern

Tiq Milan, a transgender man and nationally known LGBTQ advocate, came to Eastern Connecticut State University on Feb. 4 to discuss his journey to becoming his authentic self as a transgender...

Posted on February 09, 2019 by Michael Rouleau

Demonstrations of Native dancing by members of the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes rounded out the Native American Heritage Day of Events on Nov. 13.

Eastern Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Eastern Connecticut State University held several events in commemoration of Native American Heritage Month in November. Events featured prominent figures and speakers from the local Native...

Posted on November 28, 2018 by Jolene Potter

Jared Brock Spotlights Life of Abolitionist Josiah Henson

“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe was the best-selling novel of the 19th century, but few know the story of Josiah Henson, the real-life man who inspired much of the...

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Jordan Corey

Shackathon Raises Awareness of Homelessness

A group of Eastern Connecticut State University students slept outdoors in cardboard boxes on Nov. 7-8 for “Shackathon.” The annual Habitat for Humanity event aims to raise awareness of...

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Jordan Corey

Eastern Volleyball Wins LEC Championship

The Eastern Connecticut State University women’s volleyball team put the finishing touches on its most successful season in 12 years by winning the Little East Conference tournament...

Posted on November 05, 2018 by Bob Molta

Clothesline project t-shirts displayed with t-shirts that show support for interpersonal violence awareness.

Eastern Students ‘Take Back the Night’ Against Sexual Assault

Eastern Connecticut State University students, faculty and staff took a stand against sexual assault, domestic violence and other forms of interpersonal violence in October with a series of events...

Posted on November 01, 2018 by Jolene Potter

College Democrats Bring Ned Lamont to Eastern

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont visited Eastern on Oct. 30 for a meet-and-greet organized by the student organization College Democrats.

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Michael Rouleau

Eastern Hosts Mental Health ‘Check in’ with Fresh Check Day

In an effort to raise mental health awareness, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted Fresh Check Day on Oct. 11 – a day designed to reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues. The...

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Jolene Potter

Eastern to Host September-October University Hour Events

Eastern Connecticut State University is hosting a variety of University Hour events this fall 2018 semester. This free and open-to-the-public series of guest lectures and performances occurs on...

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Jordan Corey

New Eastern students move in to their dorms.

Move in Day at Eastern

On Aug. 28, new and returning students started classes for the fall 2018 semester. Prior to the beginning of classes, the Office of Housing and Residential Life welcomed nearly 2,500 students to...

Posted on September 21, 2018

Student Activities Fair and President’s Picnic

Nearly 1,000 students attended Eastern’s President’s Picnic and Student Activities Fair on Sept. 5 on the Webb Lawn. Executive board and general members representing dozens of Eastern...

Posted on September 21, 2018

Human Rights Campaign Recognizes Eastern’s Pride Center

A resource of education and support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community, Eastern’s Pride Center aims to foster a culture of knowledge, advocacy and...

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jordan Corey

The women’s cross country team captured its first-ever LEC title in fall 2017 and was a major contributor to Eastern winning the 2017-18 Commissioner’s Cup.

Eastern Repeats as LEC Commissioner's Cup Winner

PAWTUCKET, R.I. - For the second straight year, Eastern Connecticut State University has claimed the Little East Conference (LEC) Commissioner's Cup, the league's top honor for overall...

Posted on June 06, 2018 by Bob Molta

Children from St. Mary-St. Joseph School (SMSJ) help Eastern President Elsa Nunez hold the check for a group photo with Burr Hall residents and other Eastern and SMSJ staff.

Eastern’s Burr Hall wins Warrior Cup, Local School gets $4,000

Warrior Cup is an annual competition in which all 13 residence halls at Eastern Connecticut State University compete for the benefit of a local nonprofit organization or charity. Burr Hall was the...

Posted on May 04, 2018 by Michael Rouleau

Eastern Honors 3 Advocates at Cesar Chavez Awards

Eastern Connecticut State University’s annual Cesar Chavez Distinguished Service Awards Ceremony occured on April 18. Those honored at the event were student Freddy Cruz ’18, Eastern...

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Jordan Corey

Eastern Presents Education, Advocacy and Immigrant Youth Discussion

Eastern Connecticut State University hosted “Education, Advocacy and Immigrant Youth,” a discussion about supporting the educational aspirations of newly arrived immigrant students, in...

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Anne Pappalardo

Eastern Hosts Renowned Korean Architect

On Feb. 28, well-respected South Korean architect and author Hwang Doojin presented stunning examples of his eclectic architectural projects during a lecture in the Fine Arts Instructional Center...

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Anne Pappalardo

Eastern Names Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awardees

Mariana Serrano, a senior majoring in health sciences with a minor in anthropology; William Lugo, professor of sociology; and Bill Stover, director of family and community partnerships in Windham...

Posted on March 06, 2018 by Dwight Bachman

Weather Underground Co-founder to Speak at Eastern

Jonathan Lerner, novelist, magazine editor and political activist from the 1960s, will speak at Eastern Connecticut State University this coming Monday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m. in the Student Center...

Posted on February 08, 2018 by Ed Osborn

'We're a Might Force': J Mase III Talks on Life as a Gay, Trans person of Color

As the first “University Hour” lecturer of the spring semester, Seattle-based poet J Mase III discussed his experience as a black, gay and transgender man during his talk at Eastern...

Posted on February 08, 2018 by Jordan Corey

Open 'Minded' House: Eastern's Unity Wing Welcomes All Students

Despite the pressure that comes with the start of classes, there are always systems on Eastern Connecticut State University's campus to support its students. To ring in the new semester and...

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Jordan Corey

Eastern Students Smash Cars for Funds

A group of Eastern Connecticut State University students organized one of the most unique fundraising events the campus has ever sponsored on Nov. 30. The students – Alexandra Kallgren...

Posted on December 04, 2017 by Casey Collins

Intersex Activist Speaks at Eastern

Approximately one out of every 1,500 to 2,000 people in the United States are born intersex, according to the Intersex Society of North America (ISNA). Despite the presence of intersexuality in our...

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Jordan Corey

20 Years of M.A.L.E.S. at Eastern

On any given afternoon, you’re likely to find a handful of students who stand out when walking across campus. Pressed shirts, shined shoes and ties, these young men lead by example, embodying...

Posted on November 20, 2017

Eastern Hosts DACA Event

The current national debate on immigration policy — in particular the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive order issued by President Barack Obama in 2012 — was the...

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Anne Pappalardo

Eastern Shack-a-thon for Homelessness

A group of Eastern Connecticut State University students emerged from frost-covered cardboard boxes on Thursday morning, Nov. 9, after spending a freezing night sleeping outside. The temperatures...

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Michael Rouleau

‘Alcohol Monologues’ at Eastern

An estimated 88,000 people die each year from alcohol-related causes in the United States, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. College students account for...

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Jordan Corey

‘Yes Means Yes’: Affirmative Consent

The Sexual Assault and Interpersonal Violence Response Team (SAIV-RT) at Eastern Connecticut State University partnered with Planned Parenthood of Southern New England (PPSNE) to present “The...

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Jolene Potter

Prisca Dorcas is a Woke Brown Girl

o be a “woke brown girl” in America is no easy task – just ask Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez, founder of the popular online platform “Latina Rebels.” Widely known as...

Posted on October 06, 2017 by Jordan Corey

Getting Healthy Naturally at Eastern

To discuss naturopathic medicine and its role in the realm of health care, Dr. Tonya Pasternak was featured as part of Eastern Connecticut State University’s “University Hour”...

Posted on October 03, 2017 by Jordan Corey

Author Malik Champlain Visits Eastern, Speaks on Racial Injustice

Motivational speaker and author Malik Champlain spoke at Eastern Connecticut State University on Sept. 6 during the school’s “University Hour” series. As part of #EasternBlackout...

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Jordan Corey

Hundreds of Eastern Students Attend Student Activities Fair

More than 500 students attended Eastern Connecticut State University’s annual Fall Student Activities Fair and President’s Picnic on Sept. 11 from 5-7 p.m. on the Library Quad. Student...

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Jolene Potter

Men’s basketball player Tarchee Brown ’18 and women’s volleyball player McKenzie Maneggia ’20 pose with Willi the Warrior and the two LEC Cups

Eastern Warriors Win Top Conference Honors On and Off the Field

For the first time, student-athletes at Eastern Connecticut State University have won the Little East Conference’s (LEC) two top honors – the Presidents’ Cup and the...

Posted on July 06, 2017 by Ed Osborn

An Exciting Year for Singers: Groban, 'Game of Thrones,' Montreal

Student vocalists had an exciting 2015-16 academic year, singing in several high-profile productions including performances with Josh Groban and the Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience, as well...

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Michael Rouleau

Residents of Occum Hall with the Warrior Cup trophy, alongside Rosie Hernandez, founder of Puentes al Futuro, and William Stover, director of Family and Community Partnerships (center, holding check)

Occum Hall wins Warrior Cup, Puentes al Futuro gets $4,500

The Warrior Cup is an annual competition in which all 13 residence halls at Eastern Connecticut State University compete for the benefit of a local nonprofit organization or charity. Occum Hall was...

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Michael Rouleau

Inclusive Excellence Award winners with keynote speaker Natasha Stephens

Eastern Presents Inclusive Excellence Awards to ALANA Students

Eastern Connecticut State University recognized the academic achievements of African, Latino, Asian and Native American (ALANA) students on May 5 during its Fifth Annual Inclusive Excellence Awards...

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Dwight Bachman

Left to right, Sierra Colon, Carlos Hernandez and Gloria Bent, Cesar Chavez Awardees.

Eastern Presents Cesar Chavez Distinguished Service Awards

Sierra Colon, a political science major from Wethersfield, CT, and president of the Organization of Latin American Students at Eastern Connecticut State University; Carlos Hernandez, a member of...

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Dwight Bachman

Elona Vaisnys Inspires College Students About CEP

Elona Vaisnys of the League of Women Voters of Connecticut spoke to Eastern Connecticut State University students on April 4 about the importance of the Connecticut Citizens' Election Program...

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Christina Rossomando

Eastern Presents Ella T. Grasso Awards

Eastern Connecticut State University presented its 2017 Ella T. Grasso Distinguished Service Awards on March 29 to student Valerie Vance ’17, Kinesiology and Physical Education Professor...

Posted on April 04, 2017 by Dwight Bachman

Betsy Wade Speaks at Eastern

On March 22, Eastern Connecticut State University hosted “Time with Betsy Wade: A legend in the Fight for Women’s Rights.” Wade was the first woman to hold the job as a copy...

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Casey Gagnon

Actors from GTC Dramatic Dialogues perform in “Strange Like Me,” a series of skits about gender, race and LGBTQ issues. The skits kicked off Social Justice Week festivities.

Eastern Unity Wing Organizes Social Justice Week

Leaders and student ambassadors of the Intercultural Center, Pride Center and Women’s Center at Eastern Connecticut State University organized a series of events for Social Justice Week from...

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Jolene Potter

Eastern’s Stephen Nelson Recognized for Excellence in Rugby Community

Stephen Nelson, director of information technology and IT planning at Eastern Connecticut State University, received the Dr. Robert L. Laurence Award for 2017 for his work as the advisor for the...

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Christiana Rossomando

Guest Speaker Visits Eastern on World Hijab Day

Linda Miller of the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut visited Eastern Connecticut State University on Feb. 1 to inform students about the history of the hijab, on World Hijab Day. Nazma Khan created...

Posted on February 06, 2017 by Anthony LaPenna

A Night of Music: Eastern Concert Chorale and Friends

The Music Program at Eastern Connecticut State University presented its premier vocal concert of the fall semester on Nov. 22 in the Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Instructional Center. Titled...

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Jolene Potter

Public Forum: Honest Conversations with Our Muslim Neighbors

Eastern Connecticut State University will host “Honest Conversations with Our Muslim Neighbors” on Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. in the Betty R. Tipton Room in the Student Center. The public forum...

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Michael Rouleau

Eastern Student Leader Taylor Herold Wins Ken Bedini Award

Eastern Connecticut State University student Taylor Herold ’17, a communication major from Manchester, won a Ken M. Bedini Student Leader Award this November at the National Association for...

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Michael Rouleau

Veterans are “a Rather Elite Group”

Colonel Frederick Miclon Jr., director of staff at the Joint Force Headquarters for the Connecticut National Guard, delivered the keynote address on Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day, during Eastern...

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Dwight Bachman

Eastern Wraps Up University Hours for October

Eastern Connecticut State University’s University Hour series brought a number of interesting speakers to campus in October.

Posted on November 10, 2016

Students Get Lucky with a Warm Night for Shackathon

Twenty members of the Eastern Connecticut State University chapter of Habitat for Humanity slept outdoors in cardboard boxes on Nov. 2–3 for the annual “Shackathon.” The event...

Posted on November 05, 2016 by Michael Rouleau