Eastern Connecticut State Warriors men's soccer
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| Motto | Connecticut's Public Liberal Arts University |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 1889 |
| President | Dr. Elsa Nuñez |
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Academic staff
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221 (FT); 315 (PT) |
| Students | 5,447 |
| Undergraduates | 4,420 (full-time) |
| Location | Willimantic, Connecticut, US |
| Campus | Suburban, 182 acres (0.74 km2), Map |
| Colors |
Navy Blue and Burgundy |
| Athletics | NCAA Division III |
| Nickname | Warriors |
| Affiliations | Little East Conference |
| Sports | 17 varsity teams |
| Mascot | Willi the Warrior |
| Website | www.easternct.edu |
Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern, Eastern Connecticut, Eastern Connecticut State, or ECSU) is a public, coeducational liberal arts university in Willimantic, Connecticut. Founded in 1889, it is the second-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University System and third-oldest public university in the state. Eastern is located on Windham Street in Willimantic, Connecticut, on 182 acres (0.74 km2) 30 minutes from Hartford, lying midway between New York City and Boston. Although the majority of courses are held on the main campus, select classes take place at Manchester Community College, Capital Community College, and a satellite center in Groton.
Eastern Connecticut State University is a member of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities, with governance provided by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education.
Eastern was founded in 1889 as the Willimantic State Normal School, an institution whose sole purpose was to train teachers. Thirteen female students attended classes on the third floor of the Willimantic Savings Institute during its first year; the first male student was not enrolled until four years later in 1893.
In 1890, the Town of Windham deeded 6 acres (24,000 m2) of land to the State of Connecticut. The state decided to use it as the new home for the Willimantic State Normal School, which was quickly outgrowing its space. Construction of a new, larger facility was completed in 1895. In September 1921, the school opened its first dormitory, Burr Hall, which is still in use today. In 1937, the Willimantic State Normal School, which had begun offering a four-year curriculum and granting Bachelor of Arts degrees, became Willimantic State Teachers College.
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