TAKING THE LEAP
“When in doubt, make a fool of yourself,” Dr. Mae Jemison told an audience at East Carolina University Wednesday evening. Jemison, the first African American woman in space, said...
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‘EXCITING TIME’
Research by an East Carolina University scientist could lead to a product that helps preserve heart tissue during a heart attack. Dr. Jitka Virag, an assistant professor of physiology at...
Overhaul needed to improve health system and care, reduce costs
America's health care system has become too complex and costly to continue business as usual, according to a new report from the federal Institute of Medicine. Inefficiencies, an overwhelming amount...
PART SCIENCE, PART ART
Scott Maxwell describes his job as being a chauffeur for science but he wants people to know that he does not use a joystick to drive the Mars Curiosity rover,...
Protein could help save tissue following heart attack
Research by an East Carolina University scientist could lead to a product that helps preserve heart tissue during a heart attack. Dr. Jitka Virag, an assistant professor of physiology at...
Environmental, disaster studies expert to speak at ECU
Southern Sociological Society 2012 Distinguished Lecturer Shirley Laska will present “Invigorating Research” at 2 p.m. Sept. 12 in Mendenhall Student Center Room 221 at East Carolina University. Laska is professor...
ECU graduate takes third silver medal at Paralympic Games
East Carolina University graduate Elexis Gillette won a silver medal Sept. 4 in the men’s long jump at the 2012 Paralympics Games in London....
Bailey selected as leadership institute mentor
An East Carolina University librarian was selected as mentor for the North Carolina Library Association 2012 Leadership Institute, an intensive leadership training program for North Carolina library staff members. Alan...
Two from ECU named Archie K. Davis fellows
Two East Carolina University faculty members have received a 2012-13 Archie K. Davis Fellowship from the North Caroliniana Society. Susan Holland, North Carolina Collection Librarian at Joyner Library, and Daniel...
Chamber Singers win national award
The East Carolina University Chamber Singers, conducted by Andrew Crane in the School of Music, has been awarded the American Prize in Choral Performance, College/University Division. The American Prize provides...