Dental school county-based oral health care programs thrive
When Connie Burleson moved from Sanford, North Carolina, to Swan Quarter in coastal Hyde County, one of her favorite pastimes became driving the back roads and taking in the area’s...
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Support grows for ECU’s mission, strategic priorities in FY ’24
In a wave of new gifts and increased participation, donors contributed nearly $56.7 million in philanthropic support for East Carolina University in 2023-24. The fundraising total includes $24.4 million for main campus...
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,...
Gifts provide cutting-edge equipment for Brunswick CSLC
Dr. Michael Granet has provided more than patient care and dental instruction as an adjunct assistant professor at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine’s community service learning center...
Faculty: Dr. David MacPherson
Dr. David MacPherson brought a world of vibrant and life-changing experiences when he signed on as faculty six years ago at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine. His...
Student: Ijeoma Okons
Combining plenty of ambition with carefully measured doses of erudition and intuition, Ijeoma Okons has discovered the perfect formula that is bringing her dreams to fruition. Okons, now a fourth-year...
ECU medical students lead Pirates vs. Cancer fundraiser for pediatric cancer patients
Over the years, students in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University have personally witnessed the impact of cancer on countless lives. Some have watched loved ones fight...
ECU health sciences students named to newest cohort of N.C. Schweitzer Fellows
Nine East Carolina University Health Sciences students — three in the School of Dental Medicine and six in the Brody School of Medicine — have been named to the 2024-25...
ECU celebrates historic Pursue Gold campaign
More than 30,000 donors answered the call to support East Carolina University and propelled the Pursue Gold campaign to a historic $526.9 million fundraising record. “The ECU community has demonstrated...
ECU dental school marks annual celebration of research and scholarship
The East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine held its ninth annual Celebration of Research and Scholarship (CORAS) Feb. 7, showcasing student, resident and faculty research and welcoming two keynote...