Kevin Syers Archives

Jan 31, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Laupus offers a glimpse into the role of medical workers during war

Last year was the 100-year anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. Often called the Great War and the War to End All Wars because of the...

Jan 30, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Congleton serves on ECU Board of Visitors

Jennifer King Congleton of Washington is serving on the Board of Visitors at East Carolina University. The board is composed of volunteer ambassadors and advocates for ECU. They are appointed by...

Jan 30, 2018
  • ECU News Services

New College of Business professorship at ECU emphasizes teaching future entrepreneurs

Two East Carolina University alumni are funding a faculty position in the College of Business dedicated to developing future entrepreneurs. The gift will establish the James W. Chesnutt and David...

Jan 25, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Student-designed brochure outlines dangers of e-cigs

Second-year Brody School of Medicine students Whitney Green and Radhika Kothadia have designed a brochure to educate middle and high school students about e-cigarettes. The effort comes on the heels...

Jan 12, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Pirates prepare for 22nd annual Polar Bear Plunge

The 22nd annual Polar Bear Plunge is set for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the East Carolina University Student Recreation Center. All ECU students, faculty and staff are invited to...

Jan 09, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Online programs at ECU ranked among best in nation

Online graduate programs in business, criminal justice, education and nursing at East Carolina University have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The...

Jan 08, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Two local Greek chapters closed by national headquarters

Two East Carolina University Greek chapters have been closed by national headquarters as a result of investigations conducted by these organizations in collaboration with and supported by the university. The...

Jan 07, 2018
  • ECU News Services

ECU classes start at 10 a.m. Monday; employees on Condition 1 of Adverse Weather Policy

Classes at East Carolina University will begin at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 8, 2018. ECU will continue to operate under Condition 1 under the Adverse Weather policy until 10 a.m....

Nov 28, 2017
  • Jackie Drake

CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Health care professionals from across eastern North Carolina discussed both challenges and opportunities in rural health at a new conference Nov. 16-17. Held at Eastern Area Health Education Center, the...

Nov 09, 2017
  • Crystal Baity

HEALTH LITERACY

Nine children from seasonal or migrant farmworker families have improved their health literacy skills through a collaborative project at East Carolina University. Dr. Joseph Lee, assistant professor of health education...