Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/insideeastern Welcome to the Inside Eastern Podcast! This series will bring you stories of innovation and impact across the Eastern Connecticut State University campus community. © 2026 Eastern Connecticut State University 6f22847a-a711-50a8-8154-0ae0c254b23c yes en Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:57:25 -0500 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:05:39 -0500 https://www.easternct.edu https://img.transistorcdn.com/1nBbJhCf7-h98T4blVBv5zbg58wsqqlFHNRzKjTKk3M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xM2Iy/OTZjY2E4NTY0ZGIy/Njg1MjlkNTMzMDI3/MjJmOS5qcGc.jpg https://www.easternct.edu episodic Eastern Connecticut State University Welcome to the Inside Eastern Podcast! This series will bring you stories of innovation and impact across the Eastern Connecticut State University campus community. Welcome to the Inside Eastern Podcast. Eastern Connecticut State University universityrelations@easternct.edu No No 7 7 Eastern Passport goes digital full 7ab47b1e-6d50-4739-aa3d-baafecf61735 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e854cbe 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:57:23 -0500 Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University 737 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. 

]]> No 6 6 David Foster & Take Me To The River All Stars Benefit Concert full e8f02618-7c2b-453d-a307-ac219a2e8154 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c46da39a Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:13:02 -0500 Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University 1076 No 5 5 Episode 5: Provost Cheryl Wilson on Jane Austen's 250th anniversary full 9ca25caf-b8c4-469d-a272-d04a68ec5a58 https://share.transistor.fm/s/819e180b 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.  

]]> 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.  

]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:52:48 -0500 Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University 1716 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.  

]]> Cheryl, Wilson, Jane, Austen, liberal arts, No 4 4 Episode 4: Eastern's Liberal Arts Core full 88c9a27e-6ef3-4045-8325-fd5c6dc34e14 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0f19aa0 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 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. 

]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 15:57:14 -0500 Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University 1292 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. 

]]> No 3 3 Episode 3: The First Generation Experience at Eastern full a7e4a7f6-78c7-4b05-9b05-bdaf5d5089d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3aae8e09 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:19:54 -0500 Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University 2287 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.

]]> No 2 2 Episode 2: Student Tour Guides Insights: Admissions and Life at Eastern full 6d93d88a-67f9-4746-886a-4bbd4e3cecf2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5afe7e9 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 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. 

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 14:04:34 -0400 Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University 1474 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. 

]]> No 1 1 Episode 1: Eastern President Dr. Elsa Núñez full 077884e7-b25d-48c7-a908-ce5ee45a41eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/04e34cab 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:40:58 -0400 Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Connecticut State University 1447 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. 

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