ECU Now Blog Archives

Jul 24, 2017

Geyer recognized by Society for the Study of Reproduction

East Carolina University’s Dr. Christopher Geyer was named the recipient of the 2017 New Investigator Award by the Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) for his contributions to the...

Jul 24, 2017

Joyner Library now exhibiting “Carolina Colas and Carbonated Treasures”

“Carolina Colas and Carbonated Treasures” is on display in the Verona Joyner Langford North Carolina Collection on the third floor of Joyner Library. Exhibited treasures include vintage advertisements and antique...

Jul 24, 2017

ECU’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences announces new department chairperson

East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences has appointed the next chairperson for the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment. Dr. Thad Wasklewicz, ECU professor of geography,...

Jul 20, 2017

Fulbright Scholar fulfills dream of studying abroad

Fulbright Scholar Farisal Bagsit had dreamed of studying abroad for years but turned down opportunities in the past due to personal obligations. When she was selected as a Fulbright Scholar...

Jul 20, 2017

ECU to host international media and gender conference

East Carolina University will host the 2017 Console-ing Passions: International Conference on Television, Video, Audio, New Media and Feminism July 27-29. Registration will be held in the Bate Building at...

Jul 20, 2017

Task Force Dagger and ECU team up to explore underwater WWII sites

Task Force Dagger, a nonprofit organization that supports all U.S. Special Operations Command service members and their families, is joining forces with the East Carolina University Department of History’s maritime...

Jul 20, 2017

ECU dean elected American Board of Family Medicine board chair

A dean of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has been elected chair of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Board of Directors. Dr. Elizabeth Baxley,...

Jul 19, 2017

Alumni Association announces new board members

The East Carolina University Alumni Association announced the addition of six new members to its 28-member board of directors. Karla Jones ’00, ’02 of Charlotte is an adjunct professor at...

Jul 18, 2017

ECU named national finalist for community engagement award

In recognition of its engagement and scholarship initiatives, East Carolina University is one of four universities selected to compete for a national award this fall. The Association of Public and...

Jul 18, 2017

The Pirate Alumni Network has a new platform

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vPfwuA6QeQ Think of it as the ECU Alumni Association’s version of LinkedIn and Facebook combined. ECU Connect is a new way for alumni, students and ECU supporters to expand their...