Health and Human Performance Archives

Jan 17, 2019
  • Crystal Baity

JUST MOVE

Some exercise – even in small doses – is better than nothing at all, say East Carolina University researchers and updated guidelines for physical activity from the U.S. Department of...

Jan 10, 2019
  • ECU News Services

First Family Health Night highlights local resources

Using pedal power to make a smoothie on the blender bike. Creating a mood wheel to share feelings. Discovering composting, or “worm food.” Plus blood pressure checks, grocery shopping tips...

Dec 12, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Course partnership promotes student success and future employment

A course being offered in Spring 2019 will provide students a strong foundation in research skills and public health content that will benefit them across a wealth of disciplines as...

Dec 12, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Course partnership promotes student success and future employment

A course being offered in Spring 2019 will provide students a strong foundation in research skills and public health content that will benefit them across a wealth of disciplines as...

De’Mone’ Jordan
Oct 31, 2018
  • Bri Deel

Student: De’Mone’ Jordan

De'Mone’ Jordan has spent the last year creating and starting a program for elementary school girls that attend Building Hope Community Life Center. Jordan graduated with her bachelor’s degree in social work...

Oct 29, 2018
  • ECU News Services

HHP faculty member receives national award

East Carolina University’s Dr. Sheresa Blanchard, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the College of Health and Human Performance, has received a national award....

Oct 29, 2018
  • ECU News Services

HHP faculty member receives national award

East Carolina University’s Dr. Sheresa Blanchard, assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the College of Health and Human Performance, has received a national award....

Oct 09, 2018
  • ECU News Services

ECU to offer part-time hybrid master of social work degree program

Beginning in May, East Carolina University’s School of Social Work will offer a part-time hybrid program for people interested in earning a master of social work degree. The three-year program...

Oct 04, 2018
  • ECU News Services

HHP recognizes Cornerstone Society’s philanthropy

A Sept. 28 celebration in the Smith-Williams Center brought together new and returning members of East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance Cornerstone Society. The society recognizes donors...

broken cigarette on a campus bench
Sep 04, 2018
  • Crystal Baity

TEENS AND TOBACCO

A study published today in JAMA Pediatrics by researchers at East Carolina University and Stanford University examined tobacco sales to minors over a five-year period at more than 13,000 pharmacies...