Health and Human Performance Archives

Oct 23, 2025
  • University Advancement

Four ECU alumni honored for distinguished military service

Four East Carolina University alumni were honored for their service to the country during the Distinguished Military Service Society (DMSS) ceremony at the Main Campus Student Center on Sept. 26. Retired Air...

A young woman holding an insulated cup stands at the left side, speaking with a young woman in the middle. To their right are two young women watching the others. The are standing in front of a posterboard, visible at the bottom.
Oct 10, 2025
  • Steven Grandy

Aman Challenge showcases ECU student entrepreneurs

The entrepreneurial spirit filled the air on the East Carolina University Mall on Oct. 7 as 85 student teams representing 47 majors participated in the first round of the ninth...

An Air Force cadet holds a flag as another cadet beside him looks at the flag.
Sep 04, 2025
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall
  • Ronnie Woodward

Scholarships expand ROTC recruiting to national landscape

It was normal for Makenna Pardee to feel out of her comfort zone, as she described, when she first experienced the rigors of Air Force ROTC as a freshman at...

A large stone sign welcomes people to ECU's campus.
Aug 21, 2025
  • ECU News Services

Summer internships allow Pirates to gain experience

Every summer, East Carolina University students gain real-world experience and apply what they’ve learned in the classroom at an internship. The following stories highlight eight summer experiences that ECU students...

Aug 20, 2025
  • Ronnie Woodward

Yusef Perez, public health, Dominican Republic

This summer was not Yusef Perez’s first visit to the Dominican Republic, but it was definitely a new experience for the public health major at East Carolina University. The senior interned at...

Aug 19, 2025
  • ECU News Services

Pirates take advantage of summer study abroad opportunities

East Carolina University students grabbed their passports this summer as they participated in numerous study abroad opportunities. From group trips to solo positions, students went to all corners of the...

purple 'research one' banners hang proudly displayed in front of ECU's Wright building
Aug 14, 2025
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Student success initiatives grow with strategic support in FY 2025

Donors have embraced East Carolina University’s priority fundraising focus to further initiatives like scholarships and research, contributing nearly $74.4 million in philanthropic support, according to a fiscal year-end wrap-up of...

Jul 28, 2025
  • Steven Grandy

These classes give ECU students the coolest schedule

East Carolina University students can choose from hundreds of classes when they make their schedule for each semester and a handful may cause a second glance when looking through the...

Jul 25, 2025
  • Kristen Martin
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall
  • Ronnie Woodward

Belk Foundation funds ECU’s teacher burnout research

Two East Carolina University professors will investigate the ways that educator preparation programs (EPPs) can prevent burnout in new teachers through a four-year research project supported by a $250,000, first-time...

A woman and man wearing business attire stand beside each other on campus.
Jul 24, 2025
  • Crystal Baity

SGA officers prepare for new year

While many East Carolina University students take a pause this summer, Student Government Association president Daniel Walker and vice president Katie Council are busy preparing for the fall semester that...