Faculty Achievements

Eastern's full-time and part-time faculty continue to stand out as innovative teachers and active scholars. They are renowned for their ability to connect with students as mentors, conduct first-rate research and produce stunning works of art. A few of their achievements are below.

Diller Earns Statewide Award: Psychology Professor James Diller was honored with the System-Wide Teaching Award for the 2015-16 academic year by the Board of Regents for Higher Education. Read more

Faculty Authors: Like the students they lead, Eastern faculty are active scholars and creative thinkers. Several of them authored books in the past year, ranging in topics from theoretical concepts to fictional stories. Read more

Three Featured in TV Documentaries: Three assistant professors at Eastern Connecticut State University had an unusual fall 2015 semester. Because of their academic expertise and research activities - and a little bit of luck - they were pursued by nationally televised documentary programs. Read more

Murdoch Tackles Antibiotic Resistance: Among the world's most pressing public health problems is antibiotic resistance, and Biology Professor Barbara Murdoch is dedicated to fighting it. Read more

Classroom Innovation: The 21st century demands modern teaching methods, and Eastern faculty are taking up the challenge. Read more