ECU Now Blog Archives

Jul 15, 2020
  • Crystal Baity

Existing transportation program could be replicated to help increase access to care

A project funded by The Duke Endowment will allow East Carolina University researchers to evaluate an existing transportation program and pilot a similar one for underserved residents. The program, called...

Jul 13, 2020
  • Jamie Smith

ECU elections poll shows competitive presidential and senate races in NC

On June 30, East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research released its latest poll showing a very close race for president between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald...

Jul 09, 2020
  • Spaine Stephens

Dental students return to patient care across North Carolina

After a hiatus from patient care that lasted more than three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ECU School of Dental Medicine students have returned to campus clinics and the...

Jul 07, 2020
  • Matt Smith

ECU postdoc named to national position

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) has announced that East Carolina University postdoctoral scholar Andrea Pereyra will serve as an international officer for the association. Pereyra, a physiology postdoc, is just...

Jul 06, 2020
  • Matt Smith

Summer Innovation Academy expands digital reach

While many Pirates continue to shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, East Carolina University’s Summer Innovation Academy expanded its reach, albeit virtually. For the first time in its three-year...

Jul 02, 2020
  • Spaine Stephens

Standardized patients continue helping ECU health sciences students learn despite COVID

For 15 years, Ann Flake has helped students across the East Carolina University Division of Health Sciences practice their clinical skills—and the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t changed that. Flake serves as...

Jun 30, 2020
  • Rich Klindworth

5 Tips for Virtual Meetings and Interviews

It's 9 a.m. You walk into your kitchen, grab a cup of coffee and open your laptop. For some, it’s time for your weekly meeting with your supervisors; for others,...

Jun 29, 2020
  • Michael Rudd

COB announces new BSBA degree in Supply Chain Management

Starting in the fall of 2020, a new degree will help the College of Business’ (COB) future leaders expand their career opportunities in sourcing, operations and logistics. The BSBA in...

Jun 25, 2020
  • Crystal Baity

ECU ranks highly for planning for course delivery during the COVID-19 crisis

East Carolina University has been listed as one of the best prepared for the COVID-19 reality as colleges across the country plan to open this fall. Educate to Career, a...

Jun 24, 2020
  • Rich Klindworth

Talk Like a Pirate: As country reopens, COVID-19 cases rise

The majority of the United States has “reopened” following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. However, since Memorial Day weekend, COVID-19 cases have been on the rise. “The slope of the curve...