ECU News Services Archives

Sep 16, 2015
  • Jamitress Bowden

HEED AWARD

For the fourth consecutive year, East Carolina University has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine with its Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. National institutions are recognized with the...

Sep 15, 2015
  • ECU News Services

Pirate Alumni Legacy Brunch set for Sept. 27

Families with two or more generations of Pirates including a current student are invited to the Pirate Alumni Legacy Brunch on Sunday, Sept. 27 at East Carolina University. Hosted by...

Sep 15, 2015
  • Elizabeth Willy

HEALTHY AGING

North Carolina’s geriatric population is the fastest growing segment of the state’s population. If projections hold, the number of adults over the age of 65 living here will double by...

Sep 09, 2015
  • ECU News Services

In Memoriam – Clyde Thomas ‘Tom the Jazzman’ Mallison

Clyde Thomas “Tom the Jazzman” Mallison of Greenville, a benefactor of Joyner Library who was widely known for his music program on Public Radio East, died Sept. 6. He succumbed...

Sep 09, 2015
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In Memoriam – Dr. Charles E. Stevens

Dr. Charles E. Stevens of Greenville, who taught piano at East Carolina University for 30 years before accepting emeritus status in 1990, died Sept. 4. He was 89. Stevens, who...

Sep 09, 2015
  • ECU News Services

Athletics director returns from leadership conference

After spending a week observing America’s top military leaders, East Carolina University Athletics Director Jeff Compher said he is determined to put a greater emphasis on student athletes. “I need...

Sep 04, 2015
  • ECU News Services

Fenich Inducted into DMAI’s Inaugural Hall of Fame

East Carolina University professor Dr. George Fenich was inducted into the first Hall of Fame class by Destination Marketing Association International, the world’s largest resource for convention and visitors bureaus....

Kathryn Cobb, administrative support associate in ECU admissions, interacts with a fellow workshop participant at the ECU Speech Communication Center, which helps individuals enhance their speaking and presentation skills. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Sep 01, 2015
  • Crystal Baity

GAINING CONFIDENCE

The only thing some people dread more than public speaking is death. That’s according to Dr. Pamela Hopkins, director of East Carolina University’s Speech Communication Center, where students, faculty, staff...

Sep 01, 2015
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ECU student quoted in The Wildlife Society

ECU doctoral student Molly Albecker was quoted in an Aug. 28 article posted by The Wildlife Society about her research presented at the Ecological Society of America’s annual conference in...

First year nursing students, left to right, Cara Benedue, Kevin Beasley and Lauren Baker prepare for pinning each other at the Lamp of Learning ceremony held on campus on Thursday (Photos by Gretchen Baugh)
Aug 28, 2015
  • Kathryn Kennedy

LAMP OF LEARNING

A new class of East Carolina University nursing students was encouraged to pursue knowledge, emphasize service, and be honest and ethical in all matters during an Aug. 27 ceremony welcoming...