ECU Now Blog Archives

Jun 23, 2016

College of Arts and Sciences announces three new faculty leaders

East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences has announced the appointment of three new department chairs. Dr. Jefferson “Jeff” Shinpaugh Dr. Jefferson “Jeff” Shinpaugh, professor of physics and...

Jun 17, 2016

Updated 1 Card design unveiled during orientation

The ECU 1 Card office has announced a redesign of the ECU 1 Card. Students attending the first New Student Orientation were among the first to receive a newly designed...

Jun 13, 2016

Drs. Carabello and Kiser bring international experience to improve cardiovascular care in eastern NC

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center have appointed two acclaimed specialists to key leadership positions. Drs. Blase Carabello and Andy Kiser bring international...

Jun 09, 2016

ECU alumnus wins Tony Award

An East Carolina University alumnus will be honored at the 2016 Tony Awards this Sunday for his work on the Broadway smash hit “Hamilton.” Howell Binkley is nominated for best...

Jun 07, 2016

Brody School of Medicine names new chair of pediatrics

The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has named a new chair for the Department of Pediatrics. ECU neonatologist Dr. Jason Higginson assumed the role June 1. Since...

Jun 03, 2016

Bassman Honors Thesis Award winner announced

Hannah G. Woolard is the winner of the 2015-2016 Michael F. Bassman Honors Thesis Award, which recognizes students in East Carolina University’s Honors College for excellence in research and writing....

Jun 02, 2016

ECU awards inaugural Humanities Scholarship

East Carolina University sophomore Garrett Yarbrough, a soon-to-be 18-year-old from LaGrange, NC, is the inaugural recipient of the Humanities Scholar Program and will receive an annual $3,000 scholarship through his...

May 23, 2016

Brody women scientists, clinicians host workshop for middle-school girls

A couple dozen seventh and eight grade female students from three Pitt County schools recently participated in a Biomedical STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Workshop at the Brody School...

May 20, 2016

ECU Admissions to host virtual Q&A for prospective students

On Tuesday, May 24, from 3 – 6 p.m., ECU's experienced admissions staff will be live tweeting answers to admissions questions from prospective students and parents. During this time, followers are...

May 19, 2016

ECU School of Art and Design presents the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Exhibition

Five alumni from East Carolina University will have pieces on display in the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Exhibition to be held June 3-30 in the Wellington B. Gray Gallery. There...