Eastern CT State University

Our first Accepted Student Day has begun! Congratulations to all our accepted students and enjoy your day at Eastern! If you haven’t signed up for an Accepted Student Day or would like to take a personalized tour please visit easternct.edu/visit

To the Class of 2026 @easternseniors, details are up on Eastern’s website for Commencement 2026! You can also download the digital invite on our webpage to send to family and friends! Visit easternct.edu/commencement!

Night of Influence 🌟 Leadership. Impact. Community. So proud to celebrate the incredible student leaders who make Eastern shine!

Seven student leaders from Eastern’s Center for Community Engagement presented their work supporting local schools and community partners at the IMPACT National Conference in Cincinnati. 🔗 easternct.edu/news/_stories-…

Eastern hosted its annual Anthropology Day, featuring alumni, guest scholars, and discussions on global issues like public health and climate change. 🌍 🔗 easternct.edu/news/_stories-…

Eastern field hockey, on top of the @LittleEastConf. 🏆 2025 Regular Season Champions + Coaching Staff of the Year. A season to remember.

Eastern celebrated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with music, poetry, and a powerful keynote from educator and drummer Leonard Epps, who reminded the audience that rhythm can be a language of connection. 🔗 bit.ly/4d9MC8X

Three Eastern students were honored at our annual Equity & Social Justice Awards for their advocacy and commitment to civil rights. Congratulations, Mariangel Duran Galvis, Gabrielle Hendricks, and Yeinmy Pinales for leading change on campus and beyond. 🔗 bit.ly/4usYOYB

Somewhere over the clock tower… 🌈 Just another colorful afternoon at Eastern.

Last week, Governor Ned Lamont @NedLamont, State Senator Mae Flexer, and @CSCUnews Chancellor John Maduko visited campus to speak to Dr. Utterback's Media Law & Ethics class and then met with students to discuss issues on their minds. Thank you for visiting campus!

Thank you to Brook Shephard and Michael Mellia of Mason Interactive for visiting Eastern to discuss marketing in the age of AI. Their takeaway: the creativity and critical thinking of a liberal arts education are more valuable than ever. Watch the talk: bit.ly/4rq59RM

Dear Campus Community, Eastern opens at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, due to winter weather. Morning classes before 10 a.m. canceled. Check email for more details.

Eastern closing at 12:30 p.m. due to winter weather. Classes canceled after 12:30. Check email for details.

Eastern joined a global movement to digitize history for Douglass Day! 💙 Students transcribed documents from Frederick Douglass and the historic “Colored Conventions,” preserving the voices of early civil rights leaders for future generations. youtu.be/JPQeXcz_bak

Hundreds of Eastern students, alumni & Willimantic neighbors braved the Natchaug River for the 15th annual Olga Ezis Plunge for Hunger ❄️💙 Led by Eastern rugby, the event has raised hundreds of thousands for Covenant Soup Kitchen, supporting neighbors facing food insecurity.

Eastern will open at 12:00 p.m. today (Feb. 25) due to weather conditions. Morning classes are canceled. Offices and campus services open at noon. Please travel with caution.

Eastern is closed on Tuesday, February 24, due to ongoing weather impacts. Classes are canceled. The campus parking ban remains in effect.

Due to the upcoming winter weather, shuttle service will be suspended beginning at 7 p.m. tonight, Sunday, February 22. Shuttle service will remain suspended tomorrow, Monday, February 23. We will notify you as soon as service is able to resume.

Eastern will be closed on Monday, 2/23, due to winter weather. Classes canceled. View parking, dining, and residential updates: bit.ly/4s8PerU

New Inside Eastern episode 🎙️ Students talk all things Eastern Passport + local discounts. Listen 🎧 bit.ly/4tJMX7V