ECU News Services Archives

East Carolina University will establish the Miller School of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business, providing opportunities for ECU students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. (Photo by Jay Clark)
Jul 15, 2015
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ECU to establish region’s first School of Entrepreneurship

East Carolina University today announced its plan to create the first School of Entrepreneurship in the East, made possible by a generous commitment of $5 million by a Raleigh area...

ECU alumnus and MATCH Program Director Tim Hardison, right, and Dr. Suzanne Lazorick, pediatrician and child obesity expert with ECU’s Pediatric Healthy Weight Research and Treatment Center, collaborated on an obesity intervention program targeting middle school children. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Jul 14, 2015
  • Amy Adams Ellis

EMPOWERING YOUTH

When seventh-grade science teacher and East Carolina University alumnus Tim Hardison learned his fellow Martin County residents had the shortest life expectancy in the state, he wanted to know why....

ECU nursing professor Kathleen Sitzman was lead instructor for the first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offered by the ECU College of Nursing. The course on the science of caring drew a large international audience. (Photo by Gretchen Baugh)
Jul 14, 2015
  • Elizabeth Willy

A COURSE IN CARING

The East Carolina University College of Nursing’s first Massive Open Online Course, or MOOC, attracted a global audience of more than 700 to learn about the science behind caring. Drawing...

New SGA officers sworn in this April include, left to right, treasurer Carson Pierce, president Mark Matulewicz and vice president Jenny Betz. Chelsea Scott of Charlotte joined the slate of officers as secretary this summer. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Jul 10, 2015
  • Summer Tillman

A VOICE FOR PIRATES

The new slate of officers guiding East Carolina University’s Student Government Association has made transparency in campus leadership activities a top priority for the upcoming school year. New SGA president...

Jul 10, 2015
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In Memoriam – Dr. Linner Ward Griffin

Dr. Linner Ward Griffin, emeritus professor of social work, passed away unexpectedly this past Sunday, July 5. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 17, at 2 p.m. at...

Jul 10, 2015
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ECU professors receive national recognition

Two engineering professors at East Carolina University have received national recognition for their work in the areas of diversity and management. Dr. Evelyn Brown has received the “INSIGHT into Diversity”...

Jul 09, 2015
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College of Nursing receives 10 years of accreditation

The East Carolina University College of Nursing has received 10 years of accreditation, the maximum granted by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The accreditation follows an extensive self-study and...

Jul 09, 2015
  • Crystal Baity

ARCHIVAL MECCA

Items in the Smithsonian collection include: — Biographical Material, 1920-2014, around 14 folders (awards, family papers, and miscellaneous items like pins, an NPR interview, and Bob’s high school graduation program)...

ECU student and STEPP Program Mentor Alysha Gray demonstrates the Livescribe smartpen, which helps students with learning disabilities take notes in class. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Jul 08, 2015
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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

Incoming students with learning disabilities are gaining valuable experience using assistive learning technology through a summer program at East Carolina University. ECU is one of three universities in the University...

Jul 02, 2015
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NCLR names new writing competition for founding editor

 The North Carolina Literary Review (NCLR) has named its new creative nonfiction competition for founding editor Alex Albright. Responding to the honor of having the award named for him, Albright...