ECU Now Blog Archives

Feb 12, 2014

ECU alum, PR professional to speak on campus

East Carolina University alumna April Paul Baer will discuss public relations, health communication and her experiences with The Water School in rural Uganda during presentations to several ECU School of...

Feb 11, 2014

ECU student wrestling against the norm

    By Chris Stansbury ECU Student Affairs A little advice from mom can go a long way in life. For East Carolina University sophomore Aleigha Patterson, that valuable advice...

Feb 07, 2014

ECU joins in Give Kids a Smile event

ECU dental students and student-athletes were among the volunteers at the Give Kids a Smile event Feb. 7 at Eastern Pediatrics and Orthodontics in Greenville. Volunteers from ECU, along with...

Feb 06, 2014

Appalachian-style musicians coming to ECU

By Jamitress Bowden and Kathryn Kennedy ECU News Services Two multi-talented musicians will perform traditional Appalachian-style music for the East Carolina University community and the public Feb. 10-12. James Leva...

Feb 06, 2014

Renowned author, ECU alumna to speak

ECU alumna and New York Times bestselling author Sheila Turnage will present “Welcome to Tupelo Landing Population 124 (Minus One – Murder)” from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8...

Feb 06, 2014

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

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

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

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

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...