Richard Butler Archives

May 30, 2024
  • Crystal Baity

World’s finest classical musicians perform during SpringFest!

34 musicians, 6 concerts, 3 days: SpringFest! Join the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival for iconic works presented by musicians and young rising stars from around the world Friday through...

May 30, 2024
  • Benjamin Abel

Study pairs nursing students with horses to address stress and burnout

East Carolina University College of Nursing students enrolled in third-semester psychiatric and mental health coursework this spring were presented with a unique opportunity: participate in a study on nursing student...

May 29, 2024
  • Ken Buday

ECU Pharma Conference illustrates growth of industry

The East Carolina University Spring Pharma Conference celebrated its fifth anniversary last week — and celebrated growth in the pharmaceutical industry at the same time. About 200 people attended the...

May 23, 2024
  • Kim Tilghman

ECU researcher approved for NCInnovation funding for promising melanoma treatment

NCInnovation NCInnovation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation focused on supporting North Carolina public university research that has commercial promise. NCInnovation deploys funding, mentors and support services so that university proofs-of-concept...

May 22, 2024
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Healthier Lives initiative delivers training, addresses needs

Health care providers of East Carolina University’s Healthier Lives initiative in the Brody School of Medicine continue to use the program to address health care needs for children in rural...

May 22, 2024
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Ananya Chatterjee

Ananya Chatterjee remembers the evening when her family picked her up at Green Level High School and they were all holding up Pirate hook signs to celebrate her acceptance to...

May 22, 2024
  • Kim Tilghman

Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Annika Bhardwaj

Cary native Annika Bhardwaj is excited to start her journey at East Carolina University in the fall. She arrives with many impressive accomplishments and ready to embark on even more...

May 22, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Chris Kalapurackal

It’s no surprise Chris Saji Kalapurackal plans to major in engineering at East Carolina University. “Ever since I was young, I have always loved building and tinkering,” he said. “These...

May 22, 2024
  • Spaine Stephens

Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Diya Thaker

Diya Thaker wants to immerse herself in health care and research locally so she can make a difference globally in the lives of others. Thaker, 17, the daughter of Alpesh...

May 22, 2024
  • Kristen Martin

Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Greta Bublitz

For Denver resident Greta Bublitz, East Carolina University checked off several of her boxes, with one of the most important being a strong support system. “ECU and the Honors College...