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Eastern Connecticut State University
Former names
Willimantic State Normal School (1889–1937)
Willimantic State Teachers College (1937–1967)
Eastern Connecticut State College (1967–1983)
MottoConnecticut's Public Liberal Arts University
TypePublic university
Established1889;135 years ago(1889)
Parent institution
Connecticut State University System
Academic affiliation
Space-grant
PresidentElsa Nuñez
Academic staff
221 (FT); 315 (PT)
Students4,125 (Spring 2022)[1]
Undergraduates3,929 (Spring 2022)[2]
Postgraduates169 (Spring 2022)[3]
Location
Willimantic
,
Connecticut
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban, 182 acres (74 ha)
ColorsNavy blue & burgundy[1]
NicknameWarriors
Sporting affiliations
NCAADivision III-Little East
MascotSpearhead
Websiteeasternct.edu

Eastern Connecticut State University(Eastern,Eastern Connecticut,Eastern Connecticut State,orECSU) is apublic universityinWillimantic, Connecticut.Founded in 1889, it is the second-oldest campus in theConnecticut State University Systemand third-oldest public university in the state. Eastern is located on Windham Street inWillimantic,Connecticut,on 182 acres (0.74 km2) 30 minutes fromHartford,lying midway betweenNew York CityandBoston.Although the majority of courses are held on the main campus, select classes take place atManchester Community College,Capital Community College,and a satellite center inGroton.

Eastern Connecticut State University is a member of theConnecticut State Colleges & Universities.

History

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TheConnecticut General Assemblyestablished theWillimantic State Normal Schoolin 1889.[2]As anormal school,the institution trained schoolteachers.[2]The first class was of thirteen female students, who attended classes on the third floor of the Willimantic Savings Institute.[2][3]The first male student entered in 1893.[3]

In 1890, the Town of Windhamdeeded6 acres (24,000 m2) to theState of Connecticutfor the construction of a new campus for the school.[2]The larger campus was completed in 1895.[3]The first dormitory, Burr Hall, opened in September 1921.[2]The institution was renamedWillimantic State Teachers Collegein 1937, after it began grantingbachelor's degrees.[2][3]The original Normal School building was destroyed in a fire and replaced by Shafer Hall, which was dedicated in 1946.[2]

The State College created its first graduate program (in education) in 1953.[2]After expanding its programs and campus, it becameEastern Connecticut State Collegein 1967, and Eastern Connecticut State University in 1983.[2][3]

Academics

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Academically, the university is organized into three schools, the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education and Professional Studies, and the School of Continuing Education. Graduate study programs offered through the School of Education and Professional Studies include Education, Teacher Certification, and Organizational Management.[citation needed]

Rankings

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Academic rankings
Regional
U.S. News & World Report[4]69 (tied)

For 2024,U.S. News & World Reportranked Eastern tied for #69 out of 178 Regional Universities North, tied for #23 in Regional Universities North Top Public Schools, and #23 in Regional Universities North Best Value Schools.[5]

Undergraduate admissions

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ECSU's Science Building
The J. Eugene Smith Library (right) and clock tower (left)

In 2024, the university accepted 73.8% of undergraduate applicants, with those admitted having an average 3.4GPA.The university does not require submission of standardized test scores, Eastern being a test optional school. Those submitting test scores had an average 980-1190SATscore (62% submitting scores) or average 16-28ACTscore (2% submitting scores).[6]

Institute for Sustainable Energy

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The Institute for Sustainable Energy was opened in 2001 and focuses onsustainable energyeducation, serving as a source for sustainable energy information, assistance in sustainable energypolicymaking, and assistance in implementing sustainable energy solutions.[7]The institute is located at 182 High Street. The current director is William Leahy.[citation needed]

In 2012 Eastern had a stationaryphosphoric acid fuel cell,known as thePureCell SystemModel 400, installed on the west side of its Science Building.[8]Eastern will use 100 percent of the energy produced by the fuel cell system to provide a majority of the power required for the Science Building, while maximizing the use of the heat output available. Under a 10-year Energy Services Agreement (ESA) withClearEdge Power,the installation was made possible by a federalAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) grant through CEFIA.[9]

Housing

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87 percent of first-year students, and 60 percent of all full-time undergraduates live in collegehousing.The campus is separated into first-year halls and upperclassman halls. All students with sophomore status and higher are eligible to live in upperclassman halls.[10]There are six first-year halls, five upperclassman halls and two sets of apartments.[citation needed]

Student organizations

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Student body composition as of May 2, 2022
Race and ethnicity[11] Total
White 65% 65
Hispanic 13% 13
Black 9% 9
Other[a] 3% 3
Asian 3% 3
Foreign national 1% 1
Economic diversity
Low-income[b] 32% 32
Affluent[c] 68% 68

Eastern offers more than 80student organizationsin which students can participate, including athletic, political, cultural, artistic and communication clubs.[citation needed]Thecampus newscastis ETV.[citation needed]TheStudent Government Associationis the liaison between the student body and university administration and each residence hall has a student council that plans events and trips for hall residents.[citation needed]

Athletics

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ECSU's Clock Tower

Eastern's sports teams are known as the "Warriors" and are represented by a logo depicting a shield superior to two crossed swords. The university is a member of theNCAADivision III, theLittle East Conferenceand theEastern College Athletic Conference.[12]Men's varsity sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, and indoor and outdoor track and field. Women's varsity sports include basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball.[citation needed]

Intramural sports include men's and women's tennis league, co-ed indoor and outdoor soccer, co-ed dodgeball, men's and women's flag football, men's and women's volleyball, co-ed softball, ultimate frisbee league, men's and women's basketball league, co-ed floor hockey, wiffle ball tournament, golf. Club sports include competitive cheerleading, fencing club, football club, ice hockey club and rugby club.[citation needed]

The men'sbaseballteam won theNCAA Division IIInational championship five times (1982, '90, '98, '02, '22). The women'ssoftballteam won national championships five times (1981 (AIAW Div. III), '82, '85, '86, and '90 − NCAA).

Campus

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Eastern's campus, which is spread over 182 acres (0.74 km2), is divided into three areas: South Campus, North Campus, and the University Sports Complex. South Campus is the historic part of the university and includes buildings such as Burr Hall, the school's first dormitory, which dates back to 1921. North Campus, the more modern part of the university, is home to the library, the fine arts instructional center, and the student center.[citation needed]

Notable alumni

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^Other consists ofMultiracial Americans& those who prefer to not say.
  2. ^The percentage of students who received an income-based federalPell grantintended for low-income students.
  3. ^The percentage of students who are a part of theAmerican middle classat the bare minimum.

References

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  2. ^abcdefghi"Eastern's History of Excellence".Eastern Connecticut State University. 2012. Archived fromthe originalon 2012-03-05.
  3. ^abcdeDick Curland,Historically Speaking: Eastern began as 'normal school' to prepare teachers,Norwich Bulletin(November 26, 2017).
  4. ^"2023-2024 Best Regional Universities Rankings".U.S. News & World Report.September 18, 2023.RetrievedAugust 9,2024.
  5. ^"Eastern Connecticut State University".usnews.U.S. News & World Report.Retrieved20 July2024.
  6. ^"ECSU Admission Requirements Admission Requirements".collegesimply.CollegeSimply | U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics.Retrieved14 July2024.
  7. ^"Institute for Sustainable Energy Mission Statement".Archived fromthe originalon September 18, 2006.RetrievedAugust 25,2006.
  8. ^"ECSU to dedicate fuel cell | HartfordBusiness".Archived fromthe originalon 2018-11-20.Retrieved2019-12-03.
  9. ^"Eastern Works with UTCP on Campus Fuel Cell Project - Press Releases".Archived fromthe originalon 2012-05-24.Retrieved2012-02-10.
  10. ^"Housing and Residential Life".Archived fromthe originalon September 14, 2006.RetrievedAugust 25,2006.
  11. ^"College Scorecard: Eastern Connecticut State University".United States Department of Education.RetrievedOctober 8,2023.
  12. ^"Fast Facts".Archived fromthe originalon April 27, 2006.RetrievedAugust 25,2006.
  13. ^Walsh, Michael."Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie To Visit West Hartford In October".courant.Retrieved2019-11-11.
  14. ^"Biography".Housedrums.ct.gov.3 January 2017.Retrieved13 August2017.
  15. ^"William A. CUGNO Obituary".courant.Hartford Courant.Retrieved20 July2024.
  16. ^"Resume of Service Career".National Guard Bureau.Retrieved2022-06-27.
  17. ^Cassandra Day (2017-10-12)."Small-town Connecticut girl defies modeling convention, lands Sports Illustrated's coveted swimsuit issue".The Middletown Press.Archived fromthe originalon 2019-05-08.Retrieved2019-02-25.
  18. ^"Eastern Announces Victoria Leigh Soto Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund".Reuters. Archived fromthe originalon December 30, 2013.RetrievedJanuary 7,2013.
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