ECU Now Blog Archives

Aug 11, 2021
  • Spaine Stephens

ECU researchers target cell mitochondria for potential leukemia therapies

Researchers at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University are exploring how differences in mitochondria — the powerhouse of cells — in cancer cells versus normal cells could...

Aug 10, 2021
  • Ken Buday

ECU to begin teaching tech classes at Wake Tech

East Carolina University and Wake Technical Community College have signed an agreement that will allow face-to-face classes in ECU’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) Associate of Applied Science...

Aug 09, 2021
  • Kelly Rogers Dilda

Brody faculty member receives award from state society

Dr. James deVente, associate professor in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has received the Harold Pollard III Award from the North...

Aug 06, 2021
  • Spaine Stephens

ECU medical, dental students showcase research, distinction track projects

East Carolina University medical and dental students in the Summer Scholars Research and Distinction Track programs showcased their scholarly work on Aug. 2 during the 24th Annual Medical Student Scholarship...

Aug 05, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

ECU driving boot camp steers participants in right direction

The sight of blue lights flashing in a rearview mirror can make your heart race — especially for inexperienced drivers. Learning the do’s and don’ts of being pulled over has...

Aug 03, 2021
  • Erin Ward

Portland’s new poet laureate is an ECU alum

ECU graduate Maya Williams ’17 is the newest poet laureate for Portland, Maine. The honorary position is awarded to a Portland resident who “is both an accomplished poet and an...

Aug 02, 2021
  • Matt Smith

Grant continues faculty partnership with Wilson middle school

An East Carolina University associate professor will examine the outcomes of emotional poverty training on teachers practice in Wilson thanks to funding from a grant from the Engagement Scholarship Consortium.  The $5,000 ESC Engaged Scholarship Research/Creative...

Jul 29, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

ECU recognized for supporting student veterans

East Carolina University has once again been ranked as a top university for U.S. veterans and military service members. ECU is ranked 47th in the Southeast in the 2021 Military...

Jul 28, 2021
  • Ken Buday

Rogers continues Pirate Perspectives sessions

Dr. Philip Rogers kicked off his fifth month as chancellor of East Carolina University with what he called one of his favorite things — talking with staff and faculty about...

Jul 27, 2021
  • Matt Smith

Undergraduate research on display during summer symposium

In the first event of its kind since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, East Carolina University undergraduate researchers gathered to share their work as part of the university’s weeklong...