ECU News Services Archives

Apr 12, 2013
  • ECU News Services

Southern Gerontological Society honors ECU sociology professor

The Southern Gerontological Society honored East Carolina University professor of sociology Dr. James “Jim” Mitchell with induction into the Gerontologists Rooted in the South (GRITS) Hall of Fame for 2013....

Apr 12, 2013
  • ECU News Services

ECU grad student awarded for poster presentation

Erin Schofield, a second year graduate student in occupational therapy, was selected as the recipient of the 2013 ECU Research and Creative Achievement Week Graduate Education Poster Presentation award. Her...

Apr 12, 2013
  • Doug Boyd

‘THE NURTURING PROCESS’

Two professors have been named recipients of a new East Carolina University award recognizing excellence in mentorship of graduate students conducting research. Dr. David Taylor, chair of the Department of...

Apr 12, 2013
  • Spaine Stephens

Sears receives North Carolina’s highest faculty award

PEMBROKE, N.C.   (Apr. 12, 2013)   —   An East Carolina University professor has received the highest faculty honor bestowed by the University of North Carolina for his work to...

Apr 11, 2013
  • Crystal Baity

HEALING MENTAL WOUNDS

The six-inch scar on Ty Shaw’s left leg is a lasting reminder of a mortar blast he suffered while on patrol in Iraq.  Shaw’s rehabilitation was long. He jogged for...

Apr 11, 2013
  • Crystal Baity

Course trains counselors to work with active duty, military veterans, families

GREENVILLE, N.C.   (Apr. 11, 2013)   —   The six-inch scar on Ty Shaw’s left leg is a lasting reminder of a mortar blast he suffered while on patrol in...

Apr 10, 2013
  • Doug Boyd

Study shows fish oil can boost immune system

GREENVILLE, N.C.   (Apr. 10, 2013)   —   Fish oil, a common dietary supplement touted for lowering triglycerides and suppressing inflammation, might also help boost the immune system, according to...

Apr 10, 2013
  • ECU News Services

Holocaust survivor to speak on campus April 16

Holocaust survivor Morris Glass will share his story at 4 p.m. on April 16 in Hendrix Theatre, Mendenhall Student Center on the East Carolina University campus. Glass was imprisoned in...

Apr 09, 2013
  • Mary Schulken

‘TIRELESS ADVOCATE’

An East Carolina University researcher and faculty member described as a tireless advocate for a high quality university education has received the campus’ top leadership award for women. Dr. Catherine...

Apr 09, 2013
  • ECU News Services

Hospitality leadership students plan, execute event

East Carolina University students in hospitality leadership collaborated with the Chancellor's Council on the Status of Women to plan and execute the awards presentation for women of distinction April 8....