Meet the ECU Class of 2025
On Friday, May 9 more than 4,600 students will graduate from East Carolina University. The Class of 2025 will carry more than diplomas as they close this chapter of their...
Health and Human Performance Archives
Army ROTC cadets rise to exhausting, satisfying challenge
Exhausting. Tactical. Mentally challenging. Uplifting. Stressful. Satisfying. These are descriptions used by East Carolina University Army ROTC cadets Josh Harrelson and Monique Stcyr about what they and their Ranger Challenge...
Student: Kensey Tarkington
Kensey Tarkington, a junior majoring in exercise physiology at East Carolina University, is dedicated to promoting health and wellness. Whether leading the Kinesiology Majors Club, conducting research or advocating for...
Outstanding faculty honored at 2025 University Teaching Awards
East Carolina University celebrated faculty members who excel in the classroom and beyond at the 2025 University Teaching Awards ceremony Tuesday in the Main Campus Student Center. “Our students, region...
Students pair music therapy, yoga in family caregiver research study
Sharing their research? In March, East Carolina University music therapy students had the chance to engage with others in their field as they presented their research at the Southeastern Region...
Child life specialists treat childhood fears, grow resilient humans
Thursday mornings at the Brody Outpatient Clinic’s pediatric hematology-oncology practice is given over to children with sickle cell disease, a congenital condition that limits aerobic activity and can be painful...
Caswell’s $280,000 gift impacts students, families
An internship at Caswell Development Center has fueled recreational therapy major Jordan Cianci’s passion to work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Social work major Niki Cobb became emotional...
Award Honors a Lifetime of Achievement
Dr. Joseph (Joe) A. Houmard, professor of kinesiology in East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance, has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Research...
Donor support burns brightly during Pirate Nation Gives
More than 2,300 alumni, friends and students took the cake to support East Carolina University during Pirate Nation Gives on March 5. Gifts came from far away and right in...
ECU set to celebrate ninth day of giving Wednesday
Students on the East Carolina University Club Volleyball team intend to compete in nationals this year in Phoenix, Arizona. They are counting on donations and bonus money earned during Pirate...