ECU Now Blog Archives

Jul 31, 2023
  • Ronnie Woodward

Celebrations set for 75 years of Air Force ROTC

East Carolina University is celebrating 75 years of Air Force ROTC’s presence on campus, highlighted by an anniversary ball on Sept. 22. There also will be an exhibition displayed on...

Jul 27, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

ECU partners with UNC System schools for future teacher symposium

A partnership between East Carolina University, UNC Wilmington and UNC Pembroke allowed North Carolina high school students to experience life as a college student and explore the world of teacher...

Jul 26, 2023
  • Spaine Stephens

ECU dental students serve through Special Care in Dentistry Association

The East Carolina School of Dental Medicine’s chapter of the Special Care in Dentistry Association (SCDA) is making strides to ensure a special population of patients has the resources and...

Jul 25, 2023
  • Michael Rudd

ECU supply chain expert comments on proposed UPS strike

The potential Aug. 1 UPS strike will have major repercussions throughout the logistics industry, including sectors related to truck and air transportation, warehousing, inventory, ports and transportation hubs. East Carolina...

Jul 20, 2023
  • Ken Buday

New name emphasizes cybersecurity in ECU’s ICT program

The Information and Computer Technology program at East Carolina University is getting a new name that more accurately reflects the importance and relevance of cybersecurity in its concentrations. The new...

Jul 20, 2023
  • Spaine Stephens

ECU medical school alumnus details caring for patients in underserved, rural areas

A 2008 alumnus of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University and current ECU Health physician detailed his experiences as a doctor in rural and underserved eastern North...

Jul 18, 2023
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Hamilton named ECU’s assistant vice chancellor for corporate and foundation relations

Sharon Hamilton has been promoted to assistant vice chancellor for corporate and foundation relations (CFR) at East Carolina University. Hamilton has been with University Advancement since 2001 and initiated the CFR...

Jul 17, 2023
  • Crystal Baity

Sorority celebrates 40 years with reunion, service project at ECU Community School

A sorority first chartered 40 years ago at East Carolina University celebrated its founding by giving back to the ECU Community School. The Lambda Mu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta...

Jul 14, 2023
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Chancellor’s Society event celebrates donors, campus wellness

Khloe Daniels saw the 27-foot climbing wall at the Eakin Student Recreation Center (ESRC) and lined up to take her turn. Just tall enough to pass the height restriction, the...

Jul 13, 2023
  • Kristen Martin

Coastal experiences lead ECU’s student to prestigious scholarship

A semester studying at the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) on East Carolina University’s Outer Banks Campus launched Christine Chan’s interest in marine science and led to her receiving the Ernest...