ECU Now Blog Archives

Mar 09, 2020

College of Health and Human Performance recognizes philanthropy, service

Every year, generous donors support scholarships, travel for students, academic programs and community outreach for East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance (HHP). This year, HHP recognized philanthropy...

Mar 06, 2020

Rural Health Symposium addresses rural health issues including opioids, poverty

When Dr. Venus Evans-Winters was growing up on the south side of Chicago, stress made her grind her teeth – but luckily the problem was caught by good dental care....

Mar 05, 2020

Looking to lose weight? New ECU study suggests that intensive behavioral therapy can help.

A new study from ECU’s College of Allied Health Sciences and Brody School of Medicine recently highlighted by CNN demonstrated that intensive behavioral therapy provided by registered dietitians can help...

Mar 04, 2020

ECU hosts first ‘HurriCon’

From sea level rise to shoreline impacts to community resilience and more, researchers and presenters from across the country – as well as Puerto Rico – descended on Greenville last...

Mar 03, 2020

ECU English students learn skills through a novel role-playing game

East Carolina University professors often implement unique methods of teaching to help students learn course materials. This semester, Dr. Angela Raper, a teaching assistant professor in the Thomas Harriot College...

Feb 27, 2020
  • Jamie Smith

ECU poll says Biden still leads in South Carolina ahead of primary

During the month of February, the Center for Survey Research at East Carolina University has conducted three polls of voters in South Carolina leading up to the state’s Democratic primary...

Feb 25, 2020

ECU’s College of Engineering and Technology highlights research

The East Carolina University College of Engineering and Technology recognized student and faculty research during its 2020 Research Day Monday in the ballroom of the Main Campus Student Center. Students...

Feb 18, 2020

ECU professor’s research on ice may help improve aircraft safety

On a frigid November day in 2004, Chinese Eastern Airlines Flight 5210 dropped out of the sky shortly after takeoff from the Baotou Eriban Airport, exploding on the ground and...

Feb 17, 2020

ECU Excels receptions honor high-achieving students

East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences recognized its high-achieving freshmen and first-year transfer students at the college’s annual ECU Excels reception Feb. 10 in the Main...

Feb 14, 2020

Celebrating the Journey: College of Nursing Black History Month focuses on overcoming fear

The College of Nursing celebrated Black History Month with a keynote address and a roundtable discussion with black nursing students, alumni and community members on Feb. 6. Keynote speaker Dr....