Elected as fellow in scholarly academy
An East Carolina University professor was the only professional in the nation elected this year as fellow to the American Academy of Park and Recreation Administration. Dr. Deb Jordan, chair...
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Three Down, One to Go with Help from Prestigious Scholarship
By Kathy Muse Once, twice, three times a Pirate and he’s not done yet. Ruben “Trey” Sloan III is proud to say that he is a three-time graduate of the...
ECU alumnus steps forward in paralysis research
By Kathy Muse When Reggie Edgerton ’61 took health, exercise physiology, and biology classes at East Carolina University while working at the campus infirmary, he had no idea that the...
In memory of ECU professor emeritus Marge Inman
Marjorie (Marge) Ann Inman, professor emeritus at East Carolina University, passed away on July 30. Her unexpected death occurred while traveling with her husband, Jeff, on a return trip to...
Research finds discrimination, resilience among older lesbians
More than half of lesbians aged 55 and older have been married to a man at some point in their lives. More than 90% said their families knew about their...
Grant supports Pitt County youth enrichment
A $5,000 grant will support academic and cultural enrichment activities for Pitt County youth at the Lucille W. Gorham Intergenerational Community Center, an East Carolina University partnership program. Provided by...
Escott-Stump begins term as ADA president
ECU professor Sylvia A. Escott-Stump began her one-year term June 1 as the 2011-12 president of the American Dietetic Association. She has served as president-elect since June 2010. “The American...
Kelley named health education and promotion chair
After a national search, Dr. Tim Kelley has been appointed the new chair of the Department of Health Education and Promotion. Kelley, who came to ECU in 2008, is a...
Duffrin serves as panelist in Miami wine and food show
ECU professor Melani Duffrin (Nutrition and Dietetics) participated in a food experts panel during the Food Network's South Beach Wine and Food Show in Miami, Fla. Read more at http://www.reflector.com/look/hot-dish/ecu-professor-panelist-wine-and-food-show-339942.
Pass Clinic
ECU has opened a psychological training and clinic facility providing low cost treatments....