ECU construction students help with STEM youth program
Grayson Elks took careful steps in placing the beam upon his structure. “I like to build,” he said. But the structure started to collapse. The marshmallow foundation lost its shape,...
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ECU dental school dean named president-elect of international group
Dr. Greg Chadwick, dean of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, has been elected president-elect of FDI World Dental Federation, the premier representative body for more than one...
ECU nursing, physical therapy students team up for patient-centered training
A new partnership between the East Carolina University colleges of Allied Health Sciences and Nursing recently provided students the opportunity to experience firsthand the benefits of interprofessional health care delivery...
True Colors exhibit features ECU’s LGBTQ+ community
On the surface, it’s just a photograph. However, Quashawn Chadwick believes it speaks with a loud voice. Chadwick is one of nearly 20 students at East Carolina University to be...
Study: Public health could be improved by reducing ‘tobacco swamps’
A new study co-authored by an East Carolina University researcher finds that public health could be improved by reducing “tobacco swamps” — densely located stores that sell tobacco products. Similar...
Library account covers publication costs for researchers
East Carolina University Academic Library Services has set up an account to pay publication costs for articles in several Public Library of Science (PLOS) journals. The PLOS account is one...
Faculty explore experiences as Black women in academia
Creating supportive spaces that allow Black women faculty to find their collective voice is important to four East Carolina University College of Education faculty members. Drs. Mikkaka Overstreet, Janeé Avent...
ECU occupational therapy provides screenings, activities for children
Students and faculty in the East Carolina University College of Allied Health Sciences’ Department of Occupational Therapy provided free screenings, educational games and activities to children on Sept. 18 during...
Pirates encouraged to take their shot at first FluFest
Music, giveaways, free food, exclusive merchandise and of course, flu shots, will highlight the first FluFest, a two-day outdoor event at East Carolina University. “Given the past 18 months that...
ECU honored for diversity and inclusiveness for 10th straight year
For the 10th consecutive year, East Carolina University’s focus on diversity and inclusiveness has been recognized with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The HEED Award, sponsored by...