ECU Now Blog Archives

Feb 06, 2014
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ECU grad publishes storybook for young adults

East Carolina University alumna Richelle Smallwood has published a book for young adults to encourage self-esteem and self-acceptance, particularly in the face of bullying and peer pressure. Smallwood began work...

Feb 06, 2014
  • ECU News Services

Library receives $1,000 donation

Joyner Library's Manuscripts and Rare Books Department received a donation of $1,000 in December from Neill Lindsay and Bill Spade on behalf of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Domain...

Feb 04, 2014
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ECU Career Center director on panel of experts

ECU Career Center Director Karen Thompson was included on a panel of experts for the online article, "2014 Predictions for your Wallet," posted at http://wallethub.com/blog/2014-predictions-for-your-wallet/1345/. The Career Center, housed in...

Feb 03, 2014
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Celebration kicks off African-American History Month

East Carolina University will kick off its commemoration of African-American History Month with an opening celebration at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in Wright Auditorium. Featured performers include the ZuZu Acrobats...

Feb 03, 2014
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ECU alumnus scores Super Bowl Championship ring

East Carolina University alumnus Michael Brooks will join the ranks of former ECU Pirate football players who wear a Super Bowl championship ring. Brooks was on the winning Seattle Seahawks...

Jan 27, 2014
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Heart teams vital for patient care success

By Doug Boyd ECU News Services One of the nation’s leading heart surgeons says cardiologists and surgeons should work together as teams to provide the best options and care for...

Jan 24, 2014
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ECU music student wins two orchestra competitions

Mary Catherine Cox, ECU junior violin performance major studying with Ara Gregorian, won both the Raleigh Symphony Orchestra and the Durham Symphony Orchestra concerto competitions Jan. 11. She recently won...

Jan 24, 2014
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ECU senior to help manage Super Bowl social media

By Joy Holster ECU News Services East Carolina University senior Sarah Moran will be among the millions of travelers making their way to Manhattan for Super Bowl week, but she’s...

Jan 24, 2014
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Online programs at ECU ranked “Best Buy” in nation

By Crystal Baity ECU News Services Eight programs at East Carolina University have been ranked a “Best Buy” for students seeking a high quality, affordable online degree in a new...

Jan 24, 2014
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In Memoriam – James Davenport

James Davenport from the East Carolina University Department of Materials Management died Jan. 21 after a lengthy illness. He had worked with ECU for 25 years. Many faculty and staff...