Engineering/Technology Archives

A man in a purple polo stands outside on a baseball field. In the background is a scoreboard with the East Carolina University logo.
Oct 14, 2026
  • Ken Buday

From baseball to engineering, Brickhouse enjoys solving problems

Former ECU baseball standout Spencer Brickhouse transitioned from a professional baseball career to earning his engineering degree in 2023. He works as a truck systems engineer in new product development...

Oct 08, 2026
  • Ken Buday

College of Engineering and Technology celebrates scholarship recipients, donors

The College of Engineering and Technology awarded 85 scholarships totaling $175,500, underscoring the role donors play in the success of students. Scholarships not only help students financially but allow them to...

Sep 23, 2026
  • Ken Buday

ECU lab explores the true fabrics of life

East Carolina University students gain hands-on, career-ready experience by testing and identifying fabrics, connecting classroom learning with real-world applications in fashion merchandising and interior design. Through microscopes and burn testing, students explore how natural and human-made...

Two men sit at a large table. One wears a suit and tie, while the other is dressed in a full military uniform.
Aug 26, 2026
  • Frank Piemonte

ECU research leads to $6 million agreement to improve Army Reserve facility management nationwide

A 10-year agreement worth potentially $6 million will expand ECU’s collaboration with the U.S. Army Reserve to facilities across the country. ECU-developed wireless sensors and a user-friendly dashboard help Army...

A woman at center in a purple East Carolina University T-shirt sorts boxes and bins as she gets help from others to her left and right.
Aug 14, 2026
  • ECU News Services

Moving Days

Move-in day at East Carolina University is more than a day of boxes, carts and dorm-room keys. Family, friends and volunteers make it an event, helping about 5,200 on-campus students...

Aug 05, 2026
  • Alondra Martinez

STEM Symposium marks third year at ECU

Nearly 400 K-12 teachers from across North Carolina attended ECU's third annual STEM Symposium on July 28-29. Keynote speaker Leonard Paulk III traced his path from ECU football player to...

Jul 01, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

ECU establishes new College of Health and Human Sciences

The College of Health and Human Sciences will begin with about 4,600 students this fall. CHHS is a health-focused college with 11 departments, plus the School of Social Work, Army...

Graphic featuring the words “LEADERSHIP LEARNING SERVICE” in large gold and white text on a purple camouflage background. The collage includes ECU military-affiliated students and personnel in uniform, including ROTC cadets, service members and students studying together on campus. Photos show individuals in Army and Air Force uniforms, a color guard presentation and collaborative learning scenes in front of campus buildings and outdoor spaces.
Jun 22, 2026
  • ECU News Services

ECU’s military-friendly tradition

East Carolina University's commitment to service extends well beyond the classroom. Located near several major military installations and recognized nationally as a military-friendly university, ECU supports active-duty service members, veterans,...

A man wearing smart glasses examines a warehouse inventory area while two staff members in purple shirts observe and assist during a technology demonstration.
Jun 22, 2026
  • Rich Klindworth

ECU connects military, industry and academia to strengthen partnerships

East Carolina University is strengthening its role as a partner in defense innovation and workforce development by leveraging its faculty expertise in artificial intelligence, logistics and research to solve real-world...

Jun 05, 2026
  • Alondra Martinez

ECU Pharma Conference spotlights regional innovation

Pharmaceutical and life sciences industries continue to expand across eastern North Carolina, creating new opportunities for innovation, collaboration and workforce development. That momentum was reflected at East Carolina University’s seventh...

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