ECU Now Blog Archives

Sep 01, 2021
  • Erin Ward

ECU Foundation welcomes new board members

Two new members recently joined the East Carolina University Foundation Board of Directors. The board operates to provide strategic direction, resources and professional expertise to carry out the university’s fundraising...

Aug 30, 2021
  • Erin Ward

ECU alum wins silver medal at Tokyo Paralympics

East Carolina University graduate Lex Gillette won a silver medal in the men’s long jump on Friday at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo. It was Gillette’s fifth Paralympic appearance and...

Aug 26, 2021
  • Doug Boyd

ECU researcher learns new techniques to study mRNA

An East Carolina University faculty scientist delved into the intricacies of messenger RNA this summer to learn more about how it gets sorted, stored and translated into proteins during gamete...

Aug 24, 2021
  • Lacey L. Gray

Sociology professor named Harriot College Distinguished Professor

East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences named sociology professor Dr. Bob Edwards as the college’s 21st distinguished professor. The announcement was made at the 58th annual...

Aug 20, 2021
  • Spaine Stephens

5 questions with ECU leukemia researcher Myles Cabot

As project leader for a recently renewed National Cancer Institute Program Project Grant focused on exploring therapeutics for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Dr. Myles Cabot brings another perspective of national...

Aug 19, 2021
  • Spaine Stephens

ECU dental Schweitzer Fellows address needs in oral health care

As they overcame challenges presented by the pandemic, the School of Dental Medicine’s 2020-21 cohort of North Carolina Schweitzer Fellows made significant progress in addressing oral and overall health challenges...

Aug 17, 2021
  • Kristen Martin

Additional $4.3M grant expands principal preparation program

East Carolina University’s College of Education has received a $4.3 million grant to expand the PIRATE Leadership Academy (PLA). The academy, established last year with a $3.7 million grant, prepares...

Aug 17, 2021
  • ECU News Services

ECU to conduct tests of ECU Alert system Aug. 18, 19 and 20

East Carolina University will conduct tests of the ECU Alert emergency notification system at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 18, Thursday, Aug. 19 and Friday, Aug. 20. The tests will assess...

Aug 16, 2021
  • Lacey L. Gray

ECU English associate professor to launch new book, unveil sculpture

Dr. Helena Feder, East Carolina University associate professor of literature and environment in the Department of English and director of the Great Books program, will host a reception, sculpture unveiling...

Aug 12, 2021
  • Erin Ward

ECU Alumni Association welcomes new board members

The East Carolina University Alumni Association approved six new members to join its board of directors. The board operates to provide strategic direction, resources and professional expertise to carry out...