ECU Now Blog Archives

Apr 02, 2024
  • Benjamin Abel

Nursing professors honored as Fellows of their professional organizations

Two of the East Carolina University College of Nursing’s most seasoned nurses and professors have recently been recognized as fellows of their professional organizations, honors that recognize their excellence as...

Apr 01, 2024
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Scholarship continues alumnae’s community engagement

Students seeking a degree in social work at East Carolina University could find their experience enhanced by a scholarship honoring the memory of Kristian “Krissy” Monet Richardson ’21. The Krissy...

Mar 28, 2024
  • Crystal Baity

International graduate student builds data analytic skills and community at ECU

Graduate student Aadam Bodunrin has experienced the challenge of adjusting to life far from home, adapting to a new culture and navigating an unfamiliar academic system. It’s a big reason...

Mar 28, 2024
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Educator’s legacy of teaching excellence endures

Faye Creegan ’65 was known as master teacher, both in skill and impact. The East Carolina University College of Education graduate became a renowned Pitt County educator whose lessons and...

Mar 28, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Technology, business collide during Technology Summit

Who knew the internet would become so yesterday. “We’re moving into the AI era,” Robert Daigle, director and global artificial intelligence business leader at Lenovo, told East Carolina University students...

Mar 26, 2024
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Alumnus launches peanut passion project

A flash of Pirate-inspired flare adorns every can of Hancock Peanut Company. peanuts. The purple stripes on the logo of the golden legumes highlight the talents and family history of...

Mar 19, 2024
  • Crystal Baity

Event to raise funds for ECU theatre and dance scholarships

East Carolina University’s Friends of Theatre and Dance organization is hosting Showtime @ the Scullery, an annual scholarship fundraiser dinner and show, on Saturday at The Scullery restaurant in downtown...

Mar 18, 2024
  • Ken Buday

ECU distribution and logistics students place third in international competition

What began as a way to gain some real-world experience ended with a third-place finish in an international competition for a group of East Carolina University students. A team from...

Mar 15, 2024
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Philanthropy provides memorable student experiences

East Carolina University international student Roshan Saud says the memory of seeing the ocean for the first time will live in his heart forever. It’s an experience made possible by...

From left to right, Dr. Paul Cook, Dr. David Tulis, Dr. Amanda Higginson, Dr. Sheena Eagan, Dr. Emily Askew and Dr. Jacques Robidoux were recognized by the ECU Brody School of Medicine as the 2024 Master Educator Award winners. Not pictured: Dr. Justin Edwards (Contributed photo)
Mar 12, 2024
  • Kelly Rogers Dilda

ECU medical school faculty named master educators

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has named seven medical educators as the 2024 recipients of its Master Educator Awards. The Master Educator Program is designed to recognize excellence...