ECU News Services Archives

Apr 24, 2017
  • ECU News Services

The Pirate Alumni Road Race pounds the pavement for students

A blue sky and mild temperatures provided the perfect backdrop for the 10th annual Pirate Alumni Road Race, which was held in Greenville Saturday, April 22. The 5K and 1-mile...

Apr 24, 2017
  • Crystal Baity

SET THE TONE

Acclaimed teacher and ECU alumnus Ron Clark brought seven of his middle school students to Greenville on Saturday night to show them what success looks like.  Clark '94 was the...

Apr 21, 2017
  • Jamie Smith

TEACHING EXCELLENCE

East Carolina University faculty and administrators gathered Thursday, April 20 for the University Teaching Awards to celebrate the accomplishments of their colleagues nominated for excellence in teaching.  Provost Ron Mitchelson...

Apr 21, 2017
  • Jamie Smith

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

University of North Carolina system president Margaret Spellings will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. The event will take place at 9 a.m., May 5...

Apr 20, 2017
  • Crystal Baity

FASHION FORWARD

East Carolina University student work from behind the stage and on the catwalk will be the focus of the 13th annual ECU Apparel and Interiors Merchandising Fashion Show on Friday.  More than...

Apr 20, 2017
  • Crystal Baity

'WHAT YOU WEAR'

An East Carolina University researcher is looking into how elementary school students view themselves as scientists and engineers when wearing lab coats.  Dr. Tammy Lee, assistant professor of science education...

Apr 20, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Pirate Nation represents at iconic Boston Marathon

The 121st Boston Marathon was a memorable one for at least three East Carolina University alumni. Tim Meigs ’89 won his age group. Dionne Evans ’95 ran her second Boston...

Apr 20, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Annual High School STEM Day Brings 300 Students to ECU

Nearly 300 high school juniors from across eastern North Carolina recently visited East Carolina University (ECU) to experience and learn more about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) opportunities offered...

Apr 20, 2017
  • ECU News Services

Pilot program updates area geriatric providers via webinar

Primary care providers who treat the elderly across eastern North Carolina recently received vital continuing education without ever leaving their offices, thanks to a pilot program provided by East Carolina...

Apr 20, 2017
  • ECU News Services

IEEE Installs New Honors Chapter at ECU

The College of Engineering and Technology recently witnessed history. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-Eta Kappa Nu (HKN) Mu Lambda Chapter was recently installed at the college. The new...