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Apr 01, 2014
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Pee Dee featured on ESPN commercial

East Carolina University mascot Pee Dee the Pirate is among the mascots featured in a new ESPN commercial starring Pittsburgh Pirates MVP Andrew McCutchen. The commercial shows a breakfast meeting...

Mar 31, 2014
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Spring Fest kicks off opening of North Recreational Complex

East Carolina will host Spring Fest and the Battle of the Bands 4:30 to 8 p.m. April 3 to mark the season opening of the North Recreational Complex. Open to...

Mar 26, 2014
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Pirate Nurse 5K benefits scholarships, senior class gift

The second annual Pirate Nurse 5K will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 29 beginning at the East Carolina University Health Sciences Building at 2100 W. Fifth St. in...

Mar 26, 2014
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ECU student selected for writing award

A short story by East Carolina University creative writing student Tim Bachanan, titled “Mezuzah,” was selected by Daniel Chacón as a winner in the Association of Writers & Writing Programs'...

Mar 26, 2014
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Articles published in professional journals

Articles by College of Business professor Brenda Wells, were published recently in professional journals. "Marijuana Legalization: Implications for Property/Casualty Insurance" appeared in the Journal of Insurance Issues and "Undergraduate Risk...

Mar 26, 2014
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Annual Hamstring Hustle 5K to be April 5

For the 20th year, runners and walkers may lace up their sneakers and pound the pavement in the Hamstring Hustle 5K Run/Walk. The race starts at 9 a.m. at ECU...

Mar 26, 2014
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Student Health Services prepares for national accreditation

East Carolina University’s Student Health Services hosted an AAAHC (Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care) fair March 11 for health services employees as a way to prepare them for the...

Mar 26, 2014
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College of Nursing honors 2014 Hall of Fame inductees

The East Carolina University College of Nursing inducted nine members to its Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at Rock Springs Center March 7. The event, which also recognized...

Mar 21, 2014
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EC Scholars host 5K fundraiser

East Carolina University’s EC Scholars are hosting a Schoolhouse Rock n’ Run 5K from 2 – 4 p.m. March 23 at the North Recreational Complex. Proceeds will benefit the Pitt...

Mar 19, 2014
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Business faculty report publication

An article by College of Business faculty Denise E. Dickens and Dan Schisler, "WIll I pass the CPA Exam? The relationships between individual's characteristics and experiences, and passing the CPA...