DIVING INTO HISTORY
East Carolina University graduate student Will Nassif will earn his master’s in maritime studies in December and wants to work in North Carolina, protecting the state’s cultural heritage. Born in...
Arts and Sciences Archives
FULL SPEED AHEAD
East Carolina University’s graduating class of fall 2020 includes more than 2,000 students who will turn their tassels this week (from home — the Friday, Dec. 4 ceremony is virtual...
COVID-19 AND THE HOLIDAYS
As the holidays approach, COVID-19 infection rates continue to spike and political anxiety simmers following a contentious election. Consequently, families around the globe are being forced to make difficult decisions...
REAL MONSTERS
“I study monkeys,” said Dr. James Loudon, assistant professor of anthropology in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences. Specifically, as a biological anthropologist, he studies people’s perceptions of...
Biden leads Trump in new ECU poll
An East Carolina University poll conducted Oct. 15-18 shows that former Vice President Joe Biden has a 50% to 47% advantage over President Donald Trump among likely voters in North...
English professor wins second international book award for “The Kiss of Death”
East Carolina University associate professor of English Dr. Andrea Kitta is racking up awards for her most recent book, “The Kiss of Death: Contagion, Contamination and Folklore,” which sheds light...
FUTURE OF FARMING
A nearly $1.5 million grant awarded to an East Carolina University research team by the National Science Foundation combines science and economic policy to support eastern North Carolina’s environment, farmers...
ECU alumna is a leader in educating and mentoring students, teachers
East Carolina University alumna Cynthia D. Crane is a leader in the eastern North Carolina community and transforms the lives of numerous children and students of all ages every year....
REMARKABLE LEADERS
Six outstanding women were honored for their selfless leadership as Women of Distinction at East Carolina University during a virtual ceremony on Sept. 29. Eboni Baugh, Betsy Tuttle, Cheryl Dudasik-Wiggs,...
Student: Yakira Muhammad
Yakira Muhammad planned a career in medicine when she enrolled at East Carolina University, but a longtime interest in writing steered her in a new direction. A double major in...