December 2017 Archives

Dec 13, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Leo W. Jenkins Society inducts new members at annual planned giving event

Every year, generous donors make planned gifts to East Carolina University that support countless scholarships, professorships and research funds. This year was no different, with donors championing areas from geology...

Dec 11, 2017
  • ECU News Services

HHP honors outgoing Dean Glen Gilbert

Family, friends, faculty and staff from the College of Health and Human Performance and across East Carolina University and beyond celebrated Glen Gilbert’s service to ECU at a ceremony Dec....

Dec 11, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Tinglestad named Laupus Library’s 2017 Friend of the Year

ECU’s Laupus Library recognized Dr. Jon Tingelstad, retired professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics in the Brody School of Medicine, as its 2017 Friend of the Year during...

Dec 11, 2017
  • Crystal Baity
  • Jamie Smith
  • Jules Norwood
  • Michael Rudd
  • Natalie Sayewich

Graduates reaching their horizons

Dec 08, 2017
  • Spaine Stephens

A MISSION OF SERVICE

A champion for quality health care in the East and a face of university leadership and service has announced his retirement from the Brody School of Medicine at ECU. Dr....

Dec 07, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Business camp introduces Pitt County students to STEM- and MIS-related fields

Twenty-two middle and high school girls from Pitt County recently attended a Management Information Systems (MIS) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Camp, which was hosted and managed by the...

Dec 07, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Pirate entrepreneurship challenge moves to round three with seven teams

The Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge, the signature, three-round business pitch competition sponsored by the College of Business’ Miller School of Entrepreneurship, recently announced seven second-round winners that will move on to...

Dec 05, 2017
  • Rich Klindworth

A NEW TREASURE

More than 200 people attended the first East Carolina University class ring ceremony on Dec. 3, marking an important milestone toward becoming ECU alumni. While students have always been able...

Dec 05, 2017
  • Jules Norwood

FALL COMMENCEMENT

John Clark, senior vice president of sales and operations for Fenway Sports Management, will deliver the address at East Carolina University’s Fall Commencement ceremony. The event will take place at...

Dec 05, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Real versus artificial Christmas trees

The holidays are upon us, and with them comes the task of decorating. East Carolina University arborist and grounds supervisor Gene Stano helps answer a question many homes face this...