September 2017 Archives

Sep 15, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Joyner Library team develops resource to improve student literacy skills

Two faculty members from Joyner Library have produced a new digital resource targeted to help students successfully complete research assignments. Information Literacy Concepts, an open educational resource created by David...

Sep 15, 2017
  • ECU News Services

ECU students donate to Hurricane Harvey and Irma relief efforts

ECU students are stepping up to make a difference with hurricane relief efforts for communities directly impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Students can donate from their dining plan on...

Chancellor Cecil P. Staton announces the university’s Rural Prosperity Initiative
Sep 14, 2017
  • ECU News Services

RURAL PROSPERITY

A first-ever effort to marshal the combined resources of 12 East Carolina University colleges and schools, 14 centers and institutes and university partners behind a single, coordinated campaign, the “Rural...

Sep 14, 2017
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ECU physicians share expertise at international lung cancer conference

Physicians in East Carolina University’s thoracic oncology program will represent the university on a global stage Sept. 14-16, making four oral presentations at the International Association for the Study of...

A record number of students – 29,131 – enrolled at ECU this fall.
Sep 14, 2017
  • Crystal Baity

TOP COLLEGES

East Carolina University once again ranks in the top tier of national universities in a new listing by U.S. News & World Report.  ECU is one of the top four...

Sustainable, container farming comes to ECU
Sep 13, 2017
  • Michael Rudd

GREEN THUMBS

With the help of a green thumb, East Carolina University’s next wave of food sustainability debuted during this year’s College Hill Block Party. Greens, organically grown in a shipping container...

Sep 13, 2017
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Student startup helps veterans with transition to college

Matt McCall has been there. He knows what it’s like. Now, with help from GreenvilleSEED@ECU, he’s working to help other veterans make the transition from the military to college. McCall,...

The Golden Dragon Acrobats
Sep 12, 2017
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SRAPAS begins 55th season

The S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series at East Carolina University will open its 55th season on Friday, Sept. 22 with “Billie and Blue Eyes,” celebrating the music of Billie...

Sep 11, 2017
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Laupus Library to exhibit relief woodcarving creations

Laupus Library will open the art exhibit “Visions in Wood: Carved Creations,” on Oct. 3 in the Evelyn Fike Laupus Gallery on the fourth floor of the library. On display...

Sep 08, 2017
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ECU recognized for diversity

East Carolina University has been recognized once again for its commitment to diversity by two publications that focus on diversity in higher education. For the sixth year in a row,...