ECU Now Blog Archives

Oct 04, 2011

ECU environmental health program committed to public safety

  By Kathy Muse A recent outbreak of a serious food-borne infection called Listeria led to 17 deaths and 84 illnesses in the United States, prompting a recall of contaminated...

Sep 29, 2011

Edwards to direct master of science in sustainable tourism

East Carolina University sociology professor Dr. Bob Edwards will assume the position of graduate director for the master of science in sustainable tourism. He will also serve as director for...

Sep 28, 2011

Parker selected for facilities services award

The 2011 Third Quarter Facilities Services Awards for Excellence recipients include Mike Parker with Recycling Services for Service.

Sep 27, 2011

ECU plans events tied to ‘Picking Cotton,’ Pirate Read

N.C. Center on Actual Innocence focus of Tuesday presentation Christine Mumma, executive director of the North Carolina Center on Actual Innocence, and former Supreme Court Justice I. Beverly Lake Jr....

Sep 26, 2011

East Carolina University welcomes O.A.R. for 2011 Homecoming concert

East Carolina University will host the platinum-selling group O.A.R. Oct. 27 at Williams Arena, Minges Coliseum. The 4th annual Homecoming Concert will begin at 7 p.m.; doors to Williams Arena...

Sep 23, 2011

Russian education leaders at ECU to learn about global understanding program

East Carolina University will host 11 education leaders from Ural State University in Russia Sept. 23. The Russian guests and two interpreters will learn about ECU’s Global Understanding Program and...

Sep 22, 2011

‘Skeeters’: They’re big. They’re biting.

In eastern North Carolina, they're most likely called "Skeeters," but regardless of the name, mosquito populations surge after rains like those brought by Hurricane Irene and the rain expected to...

Sep 22, 2011

East Carolina Alumni Association hosts alumni tailgate

The East Carolina Alumni Association will host an alumni tailgate before the UAB vs. ECU game  from 1 to 3 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 24. The alumni tailgate is held...

Sep 20, 2011

Beracha published in real estate journal

Finance professor Eli Beracha in the ECU College of Business has published, "Local Comovement in REIT Returns:Implications for Portfolio Performance," in the Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management.

Sep 20, 2011

ECU grant to benefit schools in three counties

East Carolina University was awarded a three-year mathematics science partnership grant from the U.S. Department of Education for partnership with local education agencies. The program is funded at nearly $175,000...