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We welcomed CT State Senator Saud Anwar to campus this week! 🩺

Our first graduating nursing class discussed healthcare disparities, safe staffing, and the future of nursing in Connecticut. 💙

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A historic first for Eastern nursing! 🩺 Beatrice Sierra is our FIRST student selected for the prestigious Flynn Fellowship, awarded to just 35 nursing students annually!

🔗 Read more on Inside Eastern: https://t.co/L8tPkYYmEm

#EasternCTStateUniversity #Nursing #Healthcare #BSN

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Who decides what we're allowed to read?

As book challenges surge nationwide, Eastern faculty, alumni and experts tackled the controversy surrounding censorship, intellectual freedom and access to information.

🔗 More on Inside Eastern: https://t.co/GJoptX7cYn

#BannedBooksWeek

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Why is #Iceland one of the world’s happiest countries? 🇮🇸

20 Eastern #psychology students traveled there to study mental health, social support, culture and the connection between nature and well-being.

🔗 https://t.co/Pjvg7sWKzd

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Hartford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Andraé Townsel visited Eastern to share his journey in education and encourage students to aim higher, overcome setbacks and lead with purpose.

🔗 Read more on Inside Eastern: https://t.co/ATPb9uMpc0

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Eastern political science junior Maebel Haynes has been selected for the prestigious 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship, recognizing her commitment to civic leadership and her Willimantic community.

🔗 More on Inside Eastern: https://t.co/iVdksK7pXD

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“She’s the art, I’m the science.”

Professors Sara Carroll and Sarah Walters bring two perspectives and a whole lot of care to Eastern’s public health concentration.

Meet the duo shaping what comes next: https://t.co/SN0PAkgzG4

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Eastern EES students explored northern #NewEngland ⛰️🥾, learning to identify geological features and understand how forces like wind, water and tectonic activity shape the land.

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It's not just Eastern's campus...it's HOME! 🏘️

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The Warrior family got a little bigger on campus this weekend. 🥹 Thanks to all the parents, siblings, grandparents and loved ones who spent Family Day with us!

More 📸 from the weekend on Flickr: https://t.co/mrYzDLkTdB

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This summer, Eastern students put months of research and preparation into practice in Costa Rica. Biology and biochemistry students participated in an immersive field course conducted original research in tropical environments, examining topics including avian and fungal species.

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Professor Bryan Oakley is bringing 10+ years of coastal research to a $270K project on #BlockIsland, with Eastern students working alongside researchers to study #shorelineerosion and coastal change.
🔗https://t.co/cyiq9hASQO

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Come to Open House and see yourself at Eastern! 💙 Explore campus, discover clubs and start finding your people.

🔗 Sign up at https://t.co/OyYBFOtOR8.

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Soooo about last week… 🤼👀

Our Campus Activities Board (CAB) club took Fall Fest to the ring with WILLIMANIA, a full week of WWE-inspired events, games, treats &&& more!

#EasternCTStateUniversity #FallFest2026 #Willimantic #CampusInvolvement #CollegeLife

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We’re No. 15! 🎉 Eastern is ranked among the nation’s top public liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report and one of only two in New England.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/QdLkzDj6Wr

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We’re making headlines! 🏈📰

The Hartford Courant featured Eastern’s new women’s flag football team, the first NCAA DIII program of its kind in New England.

Read/subscribe: https://t.co/rPE7VW5PvX

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Being a Warrior? Kinda chic. 💅

Take this as your sign to soak up allll the little things that make Eastern, Eastern! ⚔️ ❤️

#EasternCtStateUniversity #Collegelife #Kindachic #Willimantic #EasternCT

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Next stop: dental school! 🦷

Anne Le ’25 is pursuing her doctorate at UConn School of Dental Medicine, building on the research and mentorship she found at Eastern. 🎓

🔗 Read her story on Inside Eastern: https://t.co/bQqroo34aY

#EasternCTState #Biology #DentalSchool

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A rainy start to the week at Eastern. ☔️🍂

We hope everyone stayed safe during this weekend’s nor’easter. As we head into a new week, we’re appreciating the cozy fall views across campus, rain and all!

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🌎 Flags up, music on!

Our Eastern Warriors celebrated cultures from around the world at the second annual Back to the Block: Culture Fest, bringing music, dancing and plenty of cultural pride to campus. ⚽️💙

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