ECU Now Blog Archives

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...

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...