Eastern Connecticut State University

Professor at Eastern Connecticut State University(ECSU) weighs in on what can be expected at the first presidential debate.

So far, there’s been about 30 cases of COVID-19 among college students and staff living on campus at the four universities in the state college system. “Unlike what we’re seeing around the country, where there’s hundreds of cases at some of these universities we’ve been very fortunate at our four universities so far and I hope to continue that...

The fall semester has officially started for students at Connecticut state colleges and universities.

As some universities begin welcoming students back to campus, there is a push by town leaders to ask for restrictions on gathering limits. Ava Corsi is one of the many students returning to the University of Connecticut for the fall semester. Corsi came back early for her on-campus job and believes students should follow both state and college guidelines. “All…

As some universities begin welcoming students back to campus, there is a push by town leaders to ask for restrictions on gathering limits.

The Little East Conference, which Eastern Connecticut State University and Western Connecticut State University belong to, has suspended all conference regular season competition and championships for the Fall 2020 semester because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from the conference says each school could participate in intercollegiate competition and on-campus training activities if it chooses to in the fall in…

Eastern Connecticut State University has announced that the deadline to pay housing and registration deposits for freshmen entering this coming fall has been moved back two weeks. The $200 tuition deposit and $250 deposit for on-campus housing will now be due on May 12, 2020. “We felt it important to take this step to relieve their upcoming expenses and give…

A faculty member at Eastern Connecticut State University has tested positive for coronavirus, according to the school. The school did not release specifics about the faculty member that tested positive including where he or she lives or any contact he or she may have had with students. If you exhibit symptoms or if you believe you have been exposed to…

Thousands of Connecticut students are affected by school closures as dozens of districts make the decision to close due to growing coronavirus concerns.

Eastern Connecticut State University is offering counseling services after a student was found dead in a parking garage. School officials said Lee Barrett, of Hamden, was found unresponsive in a vehicle in the Shakespeare parking garage at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.   The medical examiner’s office was notified and will make the determination regarding cause of Barrett’s death. The university’s...

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on Tuesday to protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, commonly known as the DACA act.

Transportation, improved data sharing and renewable energy were some of the issues where the governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island said Tuesday they found common ground in their first private meeting with one another, promising to work together in the future. The two Democrats and one Republican met for about two hours during a private lunch at Eastern Connecticut...

Several people are displaced after a three-alarm fire on Watson Street in Willimantic.

State colleges are once against facing a funding shortfall, but what the system will do about it is not yet clear.

The Connecticut State College and University system is facing a $57 million budget shortfall.

The holidays mean shopping for mom, dad, grandma and grandpa. Experts say when crossing things off your kids’ lists, try to find toys that foster learning. But how can you find a toy that’s both educational and fun? A study at a local college may help find that perfect gift.

Students at Eastern Connecticut State University observed children playing with educational toys to see which were most popular.

Around 500 people walked through the doors of Hurley Hall at Eastern Connecticut State University Wednesday for the 12th annual Day of Giving.

Students at ECSU spent Wednesday serving Thanksgiving meals to people in need in the community.

The first African-American to lead a four-year college in Connecticut has died.