Inside Eastern

April 28, 2026

‘The Burrow’ contemplates a subterranean world of children

When dozens of children grow up deep underground, isolated from adults, how do they develop community, order, and a sense of safety? “The Burrow,” written and directed by communication, film, and theatre (CFT) Lecturer Melanie Guerin, is a gripping coming-of-age story exploring power, struggle, and perseverance. The play held five performances in the Fine Arts Instructional Center’s Proscenium Theater from April 22 through April 26.

April 22, 2026

Eastern undergrads present on national stage Students represent in Virginia for NCUR

Eleven seniors at Eastern Connecticut State University presented their research to undergraduate scholars from across the country at the annual National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) in Richmond, VA, from April 13-15.

April 21, 2026

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.

April 21, 2026

BIS students place first in Travelers business analytics competition

Four undergraduate business information systems (BIS) students outperformed acclaimed business schools at a business analytics case competition on April 3 at Travelers in Hartford. The team earned first place, facing fierce competition from five teams from four other institutions: UConn, Quinnipiac University, the University of Hartford, and Central Connecticut State University.

April 20, 2026

Students present a gamut of research at computing conference Dancik brings Eastern’s largest group to CCSCNE

Prior to this year, Eastern computer science Professor and Department Chair Garrett Dancik had never traveled with more than two students to the Annual Meeting of the Consortium for Computing in Colleges Northeast Region (CCSCNE). This year’s group tripled that record, as Dancik brought six students to the conference at Smith College in Northampton, MA, on April 10.

April 15, 2026

Panel discusses ‘wicked problems’ in public health Sen. Anwar: 'A slow-moving crisis’

Public health often escapes the spotlight because its damage accumulates quietly, Connecticut State Sen. Saud Anwar told Eastern Connecticut State University students at a National Public Health Week panel discussion on April 8 in the Student Center Theater.

April 08, 2026

Dynamic Duo: Tasneem and Gao advance computer science research From COVID-19 to deep learning on Mars, Eastern professors make discoveries

Over the past five years, Eastern computer science Professors Sarah Tasneem and Kehan Gao have become a force to be reckoned with in computer science research. From analyzing COVID-19 data to advancing computer vision research on Mars, the duo has made several contributions to advancing academia in their field.

April 08, 2026

From Stage to Simulation: Theatre students help train future social workers Eastern pilots innovative training with students as ‘standardized patients’

An unusual partnership at Eastern Connecticut State University is bringing together theatre and social work students in a novel simulation experience that prepares both groups for their future careers. The collaboration creates a safe but realistic environment where students can test their skills, make mistakes, and build confidence before working with actual clients.

April 08, 2026

Officer Theriault earns Special Olympics recognition for Eastern Law Enforcement Torch Run supports Special Olympics athletes

Eastern’s Police Department has been recognized by Special Olympics Connecticut (SOCT) for raising over $2,500 in support of the Special Olympics. The 2025 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Level of Excellence Award was earned largely due in part to the efforts of Officer Nicole Theriault, who served as coordinator for Leg 3 of the statewide event benefiting SOCT.

April 08, 2026

BIS students prevails at Midwest computing conference Eastern’s BIS-ITSA club outshines competition

Ten business information systems (BIS) students outshined regional competition at the ITSA Midwest Collegiate Computing Conference (MWC3) in Grand Rapids, MI, this past March. Competing against larger universities with nationally recognized BIS programs, seven out of the ten Eastern students brought home two first-place titles, one second-place title, and one third-place title, along with two honorable mentions in competitions throughout the three-day conference.