Health and Human Performance Archives

Aug 27, 2020
  • Crystal Baity

Study finds source of COVID-19 messaging impacts effectiveness

New research from a multi-institution team including an East Carolina University faculty member finds that messaging during the pandemic is more effective when attributed to a trusted health organization rather...

Aug 26, 2020
  • Lacey L. Gray

Sociology student publishes cross-collaborative research with pediatric faculty

Sarah Watson, an East Carolina University graduate student in the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences (THCAS) Department of Sociology, is applying her studies to important cross-collaborative, clinical research....

Aug 14, 2020
  • Matt Smith

ECU associate professor elected to National Academy of Inventors Senior Members class

An East Carolina University associate professor was elected to the National Academy of Inventors 2020 Senior Members class, the organization announced Aug. 11. The College of Health and Human Performance’s...

Jul 20, 2020
  • Kelly Rusk

REC THERAPY GOES VIRTUAL

It’s a pretty typical summer camp scenario: Activity leader and East Carolina University rising senior Abbie Duke enthusiastically greets her campers, signing hello to Laylah Yarrell, who is deaf. Then...

Jul 20, 2020
  • Crystal Baity

Student: Adam Butler

The doctors and nurses who took care of Adam Butler when he was a little boy left a lasting impression. Butler, a senior majoring in public health at East Carolina...

Jul 15, 2020
  • Crystal Baity

Existing transportation program could be replicated to help increase access to care

A project funded by The Duke Endowment will allow East Carolina University researchers to evaluate an existing transportation program and pilot a similar one for underserved residents. The program, called...

Jun 23, 2020
  • Jules Norwood

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE

Today, almost one month following the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, protests continue to take place in and around Greenville, throughout the United States and...

Jun 22, 2020
  • Crystal Baity

Study examines how LGBT communities view health risks

While a majority of LGBT members rate HIV and AIDS as the most serious health issues today, researchers at East Carolina University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

Jun 16, 2020
  • Ken Buday

Grant to help ECU support underserved student researchers

A $400,000 grant will ensure underserved students from across the country will continue to have undergraduate research opportunities at East Carolina University. The National Science Foundation provided the funding for...

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May 11, 2020
  • Grady Dillon

Student: Jason Pilkington

East Carolina University student Jason Pilkington loves to be outside and build relationships with people. “I’ve loved being outside for as long as I can remember,” Pilkington said. “I was...