Inside Eastern Podcast

Senior Class President Taylor Thompson '26 and Eastern President Karim Ismaili reflect on the year behind and look forward to commencement. 

Episode host Sarah Duffy and guests Nyla Graham, Kaiden Munroe, and Mia Sommers discuss the latest development of Eastern Passport, an exciting new program that gives students discounts a local businesses in downtown Willimantic. 

Catch up with Provost Cheryl Wilson after her first semester at Eastern as she shares what excites her most about her new job and the university. A scholar of pioneering 19th-century novelist Jane Austen, Wilson also reflects on Austen’s enduring legacy in honor of the author’s 250th birthday anniversary.  

In this episode, hosted by Dr. William Salka, Eastern's Provost and VP of Academic Affairs, he discusses Eastern's trademark curriculum, the liberal arts core, commonly known as "ELAC," with three faculty members (Drs. David Pellegrini, Courtney Broscious, and Megan Heenehan) who are members of the Liberal Arts Program Committee and have helped revitalize ELAC for Fall 2024. 

In honor of National First-Generation College Day, Eastern student Katherine Escalante hosts a special podcast episode featuring three inspiring individuals from Eastern's campus who are first-generation college students or graduates. The series begins with an interview with Dr. Christina Irizarry, the assistant director of Opportunity Programs, followed by an insightful conversation with TheDream.US scholar Xiomara Martinez. The final segment features the remarkable journey of Eastern alum Kemesha Wilmot, who shares her journey from a first-generation college student to her current role as Eastern's dean of students.

Hosted by Raena Beetham, Eastern's Director of Admissions Marketing and Events, Raena chats with Eastern Students Amber Carlson, Nora Yastremski, and Andrew Miclette to get their perspective on life at Eastern and their advice for prospective students navigating the college admissions process. 

Hosted by Dr. Niti Pandey, Dean of Eastern's School of Education and Professional Studies. Dr. Pandey is joined by special guest, Eastern President Dr. Elsa Núñez, as Núñez reflects on her presidency and the importance of equity at Eastern Connecticut State University.