ECU Now Blog Archives

Apr 10, 2026
  • Spaine Stephens

Community college transfer agreement offers dental hygiene graduates new ECU degree option

When Ashleigh Tolin became a hygienist in the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine last year, she was confident in the training she received at Coastal Carolina Community College....

Apr 10, 2026
  • Benjamin Abel

Study explores group therapy for osteoarthritis relief

An interdisciplinary team composed of an East Carolina University physical therapist, an ECU Health doctor, and their physical therapy and nursing students recently wrapped up a pilot research study exploring...

Apr 08, 2026
  • Ken Buday

Built for Speed: Engineering students build racing boat

Pirates have always faced challenges on the sea. For eight engineering students at East Carolina University, that challenge means designing and building a boat for the Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP)...

Apr 07, 2026
  • Crystal Baity

ECU graduate programs among best nationally in new ranking

East Carolina University’s College of Nursing and the Brody School of Medicine are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools...

Mar 26, 2026
  • Lacey L. Gray

Panel celebrates Latina voices in the Carolinas

Women’s voices, specifically Latina writers with connections to the Carolinas, were part of a public discussion on the importance of creative writing and other artistic works that express ideas, personal...

Mar 25, 2026
  • Crystal Baity

ECU earns 2026-27 Military Friendly School designation

East Carolina University has been recognized nationally for creating meaningful educational pathways for military-affiliated students. ECU has been named a Gold-level Military Friendly School and Military Spouse Friendly School by...

Mar 19, 2026
  • Rich Klindworth

ECU COB students take on Miami business opportunities

Miami, Florida, is growing. According to a report by Miami Realtors, the city’s population rate has risen quicker than the nation’s and the state’s. This growth creates opportunities. Earlier this...

Mar 18, 2026
  • Bobby Ampezzan

Researchers named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors

Three longtime East Carolina University faculty members have been named to the 2026 class of senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), joining more than 30 colleagues and...

Mar 16, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

Global casting company shares tips, auditions ECU students

East Carolina University acting senior Riley Thompson became a positive example for fellow School of Theatre and Dance students when she demonstrated an industry tip from global casting representatives during...

Mar 05, 2026
  • Bobby Ampezzan

On YouTube, clinical psychologist counsels global community of heart warriors

The Heart Warrior Project may be the most popular YouTube channel for people living with implantable-cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and on an episode earlier this year, East Carolina University psychology professor...

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