ECU Now Blog Archives

Jul 19, 2024
  • Ken Buday

ECU extends path to technology degree with new partnership

Students in Duplin County now have an easier path to an East Carolina University degree thanks to the signing of a bilateral agreement with James Sprunt Community College. The agreement...

Jul 18, 2024
  • Kim Tilghman

ECU researcher wins state venture challenge

Dr. Rukiyah Van Dross-Anderson, professor in East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, won the second statewide NC Biotech Venture Challenge on June 27. She received $40,000 from the North...

Jul 15, 2024
  • Ken Buday

Youth explore STEM as part of ECU camp

In a world where robots constructed from cardboard boxes battle for ultimate supremacy, Jordan Elliott surmised that his came out on top. “They double-teamed me at the end, but I...

Jul 10, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Wallen, Stansbury identified as leaders in UNC System

Two veteran members of the East Carolina University community, Chris Stansbury and Dr. Michele Wallen, were selected to represent ECU in the fifth cohort of the UNC System’s Executive Leadership...

Jul 09, 2024
  • Spaine Stephens

ECU dental school hosts potential students for intensive introduction to dentistry

While Sambudha “Sam” Abendschein has always wanted to be a dentist, all that was missing was an intensive, real-world look at what dental school is all about. Earlier in June,...

Jul 03, 2024
  • Crystal Baity

Summer Guitar Festival welcomes international artists

East Carolina University’s 26th annual Summer Guitar Festival and Workshop will be July 11-14 in the A.J. Fletcher Music Center. The event features public concerts and instruction for anyone wanting...

Jul 03, 2024
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Stokes named assistant vice chancellor for strategic advancement operations

Nicole Stokes has been promoted to assistant vice chancellor for strategic advancement operations at East Carolina University. Stokes has served as the strategic initiative and campaign manager with University Advancement...

Jul 02, 2024
  • Kim Tilghman

Economic development program certifies 16 professionals

East Carolina University’s Economic Development Academy certified its largest group with 16 members completing the program this year. The economic development certification provides those in the profession with a competitive...

Jul 01, 2024
  • Benjamin Abel

D-Day jump gives Brody simulation fellow perspective on training students

A few years ago, after nearly 40 years of service, Bill Vasios, a simulation fellow at the Brody School of Medicine’s clinical simulation program and an adjunct clinical associate faculty...

Jun 27, 2024
  • Ken Buday

High school teachers learn about cybersecurity through unique camp

Dr. Te-Shun Chou explained to the class the ease at which hackers can obtain computer passwords. The class — consisting of a dozen high school teachers — sat in silence,...