50 years and 10,000 students: ECU’s unstoppable nursing professor
Dr. Frances Eason marks 50 years on ECU’s nursing faculty Sept. 5. She has taught at least 8,500 Pirate nurses and helped prepare generations for the NCLEX. Her impact spans...
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Faculty: Cindy Anderson
Perhaps Dr. Cindy Anderson’s introduction to sociology began at her childhood home in Morganton. “I grew up in a family that encouraged creativity and curiosity,” said Anderson, professor and chair...
University Day marks achievements, looks ahead in serving students and state
Student success is ECU’s No. 1 priority. ECU is making progress in its fiscal health initiative to cut $25 million over three years. Administrators, faculty and staff embraced shared governance...
ECU Nursing faculty honored as inaugural fellows of the American Association for Men in Nursing
Three ECU nursing faculty named inaugural AAMN fellows. Mark Hand selected as a distinguished fellow. ECU recognized as a Best School for Men in Nursing since 2023. Three faculty members...
ECU named a best college in U.S. and South and environmentally responsible
ECU has been named one of the country’s Best 392 Colleges for 2027 by The Princeton Review. ECU also recognized as Best South and Green College. East Carolina University has...
Confidence developed behind the wheel, in the community
The free Driving and Community Mobility Bootcamp at ECU for teens and young adults with autism spectrum disorder began in 2015 and has become a national model. Occupational therapy students...
ECU Honors College builds on 15 years of student success
The Honors College has grown from serving 100 students annually to 250, reflecting ECU’s continued investment in student success. From scholarships and research to study abroad and leadership, the Honors...
ECU college succeeds with interdisciplinary study abroad
ECU's College of Fine Arts & Communication launched the university's first college-level interdisciplinary study abroad program, bringing art, communication and theatre students to South Korea. Students combined discipline-specific coursework with...
Work from decades of ECU art alumni converge in RE/collection exhibition
RE/collection features 230 artworks by 154 ECU alumni artists across four ECU and Greenville venues from Aug. 24 through Sept. 26. The exhibition showcases decades of artistic work of alumni...
Building and renovation work rolls on at ECU
Major construction and renovation projects are transforming ECU’s campuses. Projects span residence halls, academics, health sciences and athletics. Legacy Hall reopened after a $29 million renovation, welcoming 450 students. With...