ECU News Services Archives

Tyree Barnes, an ECU senior from Weldon, presented student concerns about the name of Aycock Hall during the Nov. 21 Board of Trustees meeting on campus. A number of students attended the meeting and supported Barnes by standing throughout his presentation. (Photos by Jay Clark)
Nov 21, 2014
  • Crystal Baity
  • Kelly Setzer

STOPPING THE ‘BRAIN DRAIN’

The East Carolina University Board of Trustees is recommending a 5 percent tuition increase for in-state undergraduate and graduate students in each of the next two academic years. For in-state...

Nov 19, 2014
  • ECU News Services

App is picture perfect in identifying plants

Brandon Smith spotted a flowering plant he liked that was growing in the landscaping outside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and wondered what it was. He thought the plant would look good in...

Nov 19, 2014
  • ECU News Services

Event to benefit Food Bank

ECU faculty and students will showcase creative writing in an event to benefit the Greenville Food Bank. Faculty and staff will read from their work and two undergraduates will showcase...

ECU students listen carefully to discussion of preparedness efforts during a panel discussion of Ebola and campus readiness. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Nov 19, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

LOCALLY PREPARED

Ebola preparation continues at ECU Among the ongoing efforts of campus officials: The ECU Communicable Disease Planning Committee (CDPC) has been meeting since early August, and had identified/made contact with...

Nov 19, 2014
  • Spaine Stephens

CROSSING BOUNDARIES

Swaying to the sounds of some of the most iconic songs in American history, Julian Bond drove home a message: when it came to race relations during some of the...

ECU students performing in
Nov 19, 2014
  • Crystal Baity

PLAY-WITHIN-A-PLAY

East Carolina University seniors Robert DiDomenico and Amanda Higgins are pulling double duty in the upcoming production of “Kiss Me, Kate.” Each will play two roles in the School of...

Nov 18, 2014
  • ECU News Services

ECU senior honored for community service

ECU senior Zachary Baker has been recognized by North Carolina Campus Compact, a statewide network of colleges and universities committed to community engagement, for his outstanding leadership and service. Baker...

Chuck Barber, right, enjoys a moment with Luis Amarro, who had heart surgery in Greenville thanks to the Children's Heart Project. Barber and his wife were pre-surgery hosts for the Bolivian families. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Nov 14, 2014
  • Amy Adams Ellis

OPERATION DONATION

Two Bolivian hearts were mended, and many local hearts warmed, over the past few weeks, thanks to a partnership between the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Vidant...

Nov 13, 2014
  • ECU News Services

Medical students assist with Belhaven health clinic

Several students from the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University spent a recent Saturday providing free health screenings and services to Beaufort County residents. Dr. Ari Mwachofi, a...

Nov 13, 2014
  • ECU News Services

Down East Talent Search seeks talent for competition

The Down East Talent Search is looking for groups and individuals from eastern North Carolina to compete for cash prizes and help support a longstanding performing arts series. Sponsored by...