Commencement 2011
COMMENCEMENT 2011 'Do something bigger than yourself' U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus urged graduates to do something bigger than themselves through service to others, during East Carolina University's...
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ECU students selected for Moldin scholarship
Two rising juniors at East Carolina University were named recipients of the 2011-12 Moldin scholarship, which provides $2,000 annually for selected students in chemistry or biology. Recipients are Sarah Howell...
In Memoriam: Ruth Ann Henriksen
Ruth Ann Henriksen (Medicine) died April 28. She was a faculty member with more than 20 years of service, retired from the Internal Medicine Department. Following retirement, she worked part...
ECU students win top two Zenith Awards
Two East Carolina University students took top honors at the 2011 Zenith Awards, a nationally recognized public relations competition for undergraduate journalism and strategic communications students. The two ECU students,...
East Carolina Alumni Association’s Black Alumni Chapter announces honors
The Black Alumni Chapter of the East Carolina Alumni Association has announced honors for six individuals and one student organization. The recognition highlights African American alumni, students or student groups...
Alumni Association Announces Robert H. Wright Award Recipients
The East Carolina Alumni Associated selected four East Carolina University graduates to receive the 2011 Robert H. Wright Award, which recognizes excellence in service, leadership and academic achievement. The award...
Brinkley elected representative to American Statistical Association
Jason Brinkley (Biostatistics) was elected as the North Carolina chapter representative to the American Statistical Association for a 3-year term. The ASA is the world’s largest community of statisticians. The...
Kelley named health education and promotion chair
After a national search, Dr. Tim Kelley has been appointed the new chair of the Department of Health Education and Promotion. Kelley, who came to ECU in 2008, is a...
Kolasa presents on kids and nutrition
Kathy Kolasa (Family Medicine and Pediatrics) presented at the North Carolina Dietetic Association on “IN4Kids: Integrating Nutrition for Kids: Study Findings” with the IN4KIDS team from Duke University (Gwen Murphy,...
Founder of ECU Theatre dead at 83
By Jeff Woodruff ECU School of Theatre and Dance The founder of what is today the East Carolina University School of Theatre and Dance, Edgar Loessin, died April 22 in...