ECU graduate programs earn high rankings
East Carolina University’s master’s and doctoral programs in allied health sciences, medicine and nursing earned high rankings once again this year in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Graduate...
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Child life specialists treat childhood fears, grow resilient humans
Thursday mornings at the Brody Outpatient Clinic’s pediatric hematology-oncology practice is given over to children with sickle cell disease, a congenital condition that limits aerobic activity and can be painful...
Pirates connect with community priorities during bus tour
As morning dawned on the first day of East Carolina University’s spring break, 39 faculty and staff members from across campus boarded a Pirate bus for a two-day journey through...
ECU debuts world premiere opera, builds community connections to performance
Audience members will laugh, cry and likely experience myriad other feelings as they follow the emotional story of Mattie in this weekend’s world premiere of “Gal Young ’Un,” from East...
Art exhibition continues to inspire, showcases ECU faculty passions
Mingling with colleagues and viewing their art pieces took Professor Catherine Walker back to her own undergraduate days at East Carolina University. The School of Art and Design faculty exhibition,...
Research cruises assess North Carolina marine resources
An East Carolina University professor is taking part in a series of interdisciplinary research cruises aimed at exploring biological organisms off the coast of North Carolina and gauging how climate...
ECU piano program shines with student success, world-class guests
Piano Studies in East Carolina University’s School of Music is having a moment, with award-winning students, a new piano academy, and piano festival guest artists including Richard Goode, a world-class...
Educators Hall of Fame honors 10 faculty, alumni for their dedication
An induction into the East Carolina University Educators Hall of Fame signifies that you left an indelible mark on others. This was especially true for Dr. Marjorie Campo Ringler, former...
Caswell’s $280,000 gift impacts students, families
An internship at Caswell Development Center has fueled recreational therapy major Jordan Cianci’s passion to work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Social work major Niki Cobb became emotional...
ECU communication students gain career insights from alumni panel
School of Communication students on March 6 had the opportunity to hear from East Carolina University alumni about developing networks, storytelling, and learning to sit and succeed in discomfort. Conversations...