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Aug 11, 2022
  • ECU News Services

ECU’s Jami Leibowitz receives Fulbright U.S. Global Scholar award

East Carolina University’s Dr. Jami Leibowitz, associate director of global affairs and chair of Global Partners in Education, has received a Fulbright U.S. Global Scholar Program award for the 2022-23...

Aug 04, 2022
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North Carolina Literary Review highlights role of writer-teachers in 2022 issue

The North Carolina Literary Review, produced at East Carolina University, begins its fourth decade in print featuring “Writers Who Teach, Teachers Who Write.” In the introduction to the 2022 issue,...

Aug 03, 2022
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Pirate Nation raises nearly $70 million through gifts and commitments

East Carolina University supporters contributed a record $69.8 million in philanthropic support during the fiscal year that ended June 30. “From students and alumni to industry partners, faculty and friends...

Jul 20, 2022
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ECU Maritime Studies researchers receive NOAA grant to explore WWII battle site near Alaska

Researchers in East Carolina University’s Program in Maritime Studies have received a $707,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research to explore...

Jun 01, 2022
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Harris named interim dean of ECU College of Business

Dr. Michael L. Harris has been appointed interim dean of the East Carolina University College of Business, effective July 1, following Dr. Paul Schwager, who will begin a new role...

May 25, 2022
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Coastal Studies Institute to host open house on ECU Outer Banks Campus

East Carolina University’s Integrated Coastal Programs (ICP) and the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) will host an open house from 1-4 p.m. June 4 at the ECU Outer Banks Campus in...

May 24, 2022
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Altman named interim dean of College of Health and Human Performance

Dr. Stacey Altman has been appointed interim dean of the East Carolina University College of Health and Human Performance (HHP), effective July 1. Altman is replacing Dean Anisa Zvonkovic, who...

May 18, 2022
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ECU Honors College announces newest cohort of EC Scholars

East Carolina University will welcome 20 students into the new class of EC Scholars this fall. The EC Scholars program is ECU’s most prestigious and competitive merit-based undergraduate award. It...

May 17, 2022
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ECU develops tool to provide regional transformation data

Following two years of collecting and inputting data, a unique and interactive resource is now available to the public on East Carolina University’s website. Updated with the latest 2020 U.S....

May 06, 2022
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ECU celebrates more than 4,600 graduates at spring commencement ceremony

East Carolina University celebrated the Class of 2022 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in its first full-scale spring commencement ceremony since 2019. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of more than 4,600 spring...