ECU Now Blog Archives

May 12, 2022
  • Ken Buday

Growing pharmaceutical industry focus of conference at ECU

Against the backdrop of a growing pharmaceutical industry in eastern North Carolina, East Carolina University and the Eastern Region Pharma Center hosted its annual Spring Pharma Conference on Tuesday and...

May 10, 2022
  • Kim Tilghman

Tran named director of undergraduate research at ECU

East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement has named Dr. Tuan Tran director of the Office of Undergraduate Research. Tran officially takes over the role this summer....

May 09, 2022
  • Lacey L. Gray

Three ECU faculty receive 2022 Harriot College Dean’s Early Career Award

The dean of East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences has named three faculty members as recipients of the prestigious 2022 Dean’s Early Career Award. Typically awarded...

May 05, 2022
  • Spaine Stephens

First cohorts graduate from ECU’s newest nursing doctoral programs

The College of Nursing at East Carolina University prepares more new nurses for North Carolina than any other four-year institution — its faculty and leadership focus on producing nurse leaders...

May 04, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

UNC System program develops leadership skills among faculty, staff

During the past year, the University of North Carolina System has conducted an Executive Leadership Institute with a select group of faculty and staff members from the state’s public institutions....

May 03, 2022
  • Ronnie Woodward

Goat therapy helps students lower exam stress level

Some East Carolina University students were pleasantly surprised to see goats in the library on Monday afternoon. Goats in the library? Yes, ECU Academic Library Services partnered with The Painted...

Apr 29, 2022
  • Crystal Baity

Five receive Robert H. Wright Leadership Awards

Five graduating seniors have received the Robert H. Wright Leadership Award for excellence in service, leadership and academic achievements at East Carolina University. Thekra Hindi of Charlotte, Evan Martschenko of...

Apr 28, 2022
  • Spaine Stephens

Dental student nurtures lifelong interests toward a career in oral surgery

When Rachel Cantrell was 5 years old and on fishing trips with her father, she was fascinated by the process of cleaning the fish. Observing the parts of living things...

Apr 27, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

ECU, FSU establish student pipelines in key areas

East Carolina University and Fayetteville State University (FSU) have taken the next step in establishing partnerships and pathways for students between the two institutions. Last fall, university leaders signed a...

Apr 20, 2022
  • Crystal Baity

‘Romeo and Juliet’ opens at ECU

Shakespeare’s Elizabethan age comes to life in a late ’80s pre-grunge era in East Carolina University’s production of “Romeo and Juliet.” ECU School of Theatre and Dance faculty member Greg...