Politics and kids: Explaining a contentious election
The 2016 election season has come to a close, but the polarized attitudes surrounding the campaigns may still continue to impact our children. The amount of negative campaigning, especially in...
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ECU’s medical family therapy receives first family oriented care award
Behavioral health support and collaboration between health care services were among the top concerns of local citizens according to a 2015 Pitt County Needs Assessment report. East Carolina University’s medical...
ECU department chair honored as outstanding educator
Dr. Sharon Ballard, associate professor and chair of East Carolina University’s Department of Human Development and Family Science in the College of Health and Human Performance has been recognized nationally...
Alumnae Spotlights: An entrepreneur and a mobile crisis director
At the age of five, Dana McQueen knew that she wanted to become an interior designer and her passion has helped her continue a family legacy. McQueen earned a degree...
ECU laboratory named in honor of alumnus
East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance dedicated the Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Laboratory in the Carol G. Belk Building in honor of alumnus Max Ray Joyner Sr. on...
ECU’s behind-the-scenes work part of “The Treehouse Guys” episode to air July 5
Behind-the-scenes work by East Carolina University students and a faculty member will come to life in an upcoming episode of “The Treehouse Guys.” The popular DIY Network show was filmed...
College of Health and Human Performance awards $208,700 in scholarships
East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance awarded $208,700 in scholarships to 161 outstanding students during the Pecheles Automotive Group Winner’s Circle scholarship breakfast April 8 at the...
ECU to hold annual fashion show
Ready-to-wear and art-inspired fashion will hit the runway at East Carolina University’s 12th annual Apparel and Interior Merchandising Organization (AIMO) Fashion Show. The event will be held 7-9 p.m. Thursday,...
ECU hosts the Academy of Leisure Sciences Teaching Institute
East Carolina University’s Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the College of Health and Human Performance hosted the 2016 Academy of Leisure Sciences Teaching Institute Feb. 24-26. Nearly 90...
Excels event celebrates student success
East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance recognized its high achieving freshmen and transfer students at an Excels Award Ceremony Feb. 5 at the Murphy Center. The event...