ECU Now Blog Archives

Apr 07, 2021
  • Erin Ward

ECU’s first Black fraternity celebrates 50 years

On April 3, brothers of the East Carolina University Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity celebrated the 50th anniversary of becoming ECU’s first Black fraternity. Chapter members recently connected virtually (an in-person...

Apr 06, 2021
  • Kelly Rusk

Academic Library Services highlights staff during National Library Week

Most people think of a library as a physical place. The pandemic made clear that libraries are so much more than their buildings — libraries are the people that keep...

Apr 05, 2021
  • Kelly Rogers Dilda

Laupus Health Sciences Library celebrates National Library Week

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Laupus Health Sciences Library has created new and innovative ways to serve the Division of Health Sciences and members of the community by ensuring access...

Apr 01, 2021
  • Kristen Martin

Summit teaches mental health preparedness in the midst of disasters

Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji said that some days she wakes up exhausted. Surviving a triple pandemic consisting of COVID-19, structural racism and climate change can take a toll on your health...

Apr 01, 2021
  • Lacey L. Gray

Marker along Greenville Greenway recognizes Native American inhabitants of Tar River

History and recreation will come together along the Greenville Greenway thanks to East Carolina University faculty members and a local nonprofit group. Dr. Randy Daniel, chair of ECU’s Department of...

Mar 31, 2021
  • Spaine Stephens

Biofeedback Lab uses collaborative projects to benefit eastern North Carolinians

A team of health researchers from East Carolina University have been using biofeedback to help patients manage involuntary bodily functions such as blood flow, blood pressure and heart rate. Now,...

Mar 30, 2021
  • Kelly Rogers Dilda

Brody professor elected president of national family medicine organization

Dr. Chelley Alexander, chair of the Department of Family Medicine at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, has been elected president of the Association of Departments of Family Medicine...

Mar 29, 2021
  • Ken Buday

ECU student wins Palo Alto national cybersecurity competition

When East Carolina University senior Harrison Thaxton decided to enter the Palo Alto Networks national cybersecurity competition, he received some advice from last year’s winner — 2020 ECU graduate Alex...

Mar 25, 2021
  • Rob Spahr

Brody School of Medicine receives full accreditation from LCME

The medical education program at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine was recently granted full accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for an eight-year term. Most...

Mar 24, 2021
  • Erin Ward

Get to know Chancellor Rogers at virtual town halls

The East Carolina University Alumni Association will host four virtual town halls with Chancellor Philip Rogers. The town halls are an opportunity to get to know Rogers and hear his...