BITING RESEARCH
Every time a hand slaps skin at an outdoor summer barbecue, a mosquito loses its wings. Dr. Stephanie Richards, a professor in the East Carolina University College of Health and...
Health and Human Performance Archives
Air Force and Army ROTC programs commission new officers
Five cadets from East Carolina University’s Air Force ROTC program and 15 cadets from its Army ROTC program were commissioned as officers in ceremonies on May 8. In his remarks,...
Health Behavior research cluster announces seed funding
East Carolina University’s Health Behavior research cluster announced research project seed funding for a pair of faculty-led projects in April. Kori Brewer, associate chief of research in the Brody School...
Ashby Dickerson
Ashby Dickerson had an insider’s view of the EC Scholars experience — her older brother Cole. “I feel like the EC Scholars program is about being part of a family...
Noah Watkins
A love of East Carolina University started early for Noah Watkins. The Asheboro native visited ECU in eighth grade and fell in love with the campus and overall atmosphere. “Everyone...
Lauren Garcia
Lauren Garcia knew of East Carolina University’s stellar reputation for developing health care workers and its spirited student body. But it was meeting ECU students that factored greatly in her...
Fosua Dadson
When Fosua Dadson began researching colleges she might attend, East Carolina University’s commitment to service stood out. “I saw opportunities for me to volunteer, to contribute,” said the 18-year-old. Her...
School of Social Work names new director
The School of Social Work at East Carolina University has announced Kirk A. Foster as its new director. He will join ECU in July. “I am delighted to welcome Dr....
FUTURE CHANGE MAKERS
This spring, East Carolina University undergraduates taking a 4000-level research course in African and African American Studies (AAAS) are learning how their history and diverse, interdisciplinary research interests may help...
WHEN EAST MEETS WEST
One of the Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge's main goals is to inspire and encourage winning entrepreneurial collaboration across East Carolina University. Consider that goal accomplished. Dr. George Schilling, a third-year physical...