WINDHAM — Eastern Connecticut State University has joined the Age-Friendly University Global Network, formalizing an effort to expand connections between the campus and older adults, the university announced October 28.
The network promotes lifelong learning, accessible education, research on aging and activities that bring generations together. Eastern says membership will give its existing work a shared framework; it does not announce a new degree program or guarantee free tuition.
The university reports that 54 students older than 50 graduated during the past five years. It also describes student volunteer activities at St. Joseph Living Center and Douglas Manor, alongside plans for technology instruction at Windham Senior Center.
Professor Jennifer Leszczyński, who helped bring the network to Eastern, anticipates further opportunities involving older adults on campus. A proposed nursing simulation effort remains in planning, rather than an established service.
Eastern says it will report its progress to the network after five years. This AI-prepared account is based on Tim Stevens’s university report; Eastern CT News did not independently assess the programs or participation totals.