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30-03-2025
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Eastern names Tong, Grant as commencement speakers
WILLIMANTIC — Attorney General William Tong and Dr. Mary Grant will be honored for their service and leadership when they speak at Eastern's 2025 commencement ceremonies. At the university's 135th Undergraduate Commencement on Tuesday, May 20, at the XL Center in Hartford, renowned higher education leader Grant will receive an honorary degree and deliver the keynote address. Tong will be honored with the University's inaugural Distinguished Public Service Award at the graduate ceremony on Saturday, May 17, on Eastern's campus.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
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EASTCONN educator named CAACE Leader of the Year
WILLIMANTIC — An educator from Mansfield was honored at the 44th annual Connecticut Association for Adult & Continuing Education (CAACE) Conference Professional Awards luncheon Thursday. Kristin Hempel was named the 2025 CAACE Leader of the Year. The award honors educators who demonstrate outstanding dedication to adult learners and excellence in innovative programming.
