ECU News Services Archives

Dec 14, 2016
  • ECU News Services

Chicago Cubs head athletic trainer and ECU alum reflects on career

As head athletic trainer for the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs, East Carolina University alumnus PJ Mainville ’97 recommends that students understand the value of service. “I am always looking...

Dec 14, 2016
  • ECU News Services

Chicago Cubs head athletic trainer and ECU alum reflects on career

As head athletic trainer for the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs, East Carolina University alumnus PJ Mainville ’97 recommends that students understand the value of service. “I am always looking...

Picture of Dr. Joseph Houmard
Dec 13, 2016
  • Crystal Baity

ANALYZING EXERCISE

East Carolina University researchers will help lead a groundbreaking national study to better understand the body’s response to exercise. ECU will receive about $1.5 million over the next six years...

Dec 13, 2016
  • Sophronia Knott

Student: Jessica Shamberger

As a second-year dental student at East Carolina University, Jessica Shamberger is combining her love of public health with her desire to help underprivileged areas. “The mission of ECU’s dental...

Dec 12, 2016
  • Rich Klindworth

SERVING SCHOLAR

East Carolina University junior Maggie Marshall is following her passion to become a physical therapist and eventually work with veterans. Her effort is supported through EC Scholars, the most prestigious...

Dec 09, 2016
  • ECU News Services

ECU removes hurdles for distance education students outside NC

East Carolina University, a leader in distance education, has made it easier for out-of-state students to take on-line classes at ECU. In November, ECU was approved to participate in the...

Dec 09, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

RETURNING THE FAVOR

For three days in November two East Carolina University employees joined more than 900 firefighters from across the country battling the Party Rock wildfire near Lake Lure. Grounds worker Kevin...

Dec 08, 2016
  • ECU News Services

ECU team competes in national robotics competition

East Carolina University’s Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering robotics team took third place at the national ATMAE Conference held Nov. 2-5 in Orlando, Florida. Led by Zack Cleghorn,...

Dec 08, 2016
  • Jules Norwood

SKILLS TO SUCCEED

Traditional liberal arts degrees are sometimes overlooked with the current focus on science, technology, engineering and math fields, but students continue to find that degrees like English help build important...

Dec 07, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

FALL COMMENCEMENT

Family and friends will gather to celebrate at East Carolina University's Minges Coliseum on Friday, Dec. 16 as more than 2,200 students receive degrees during the fall commencement ceremony. The...