News Release Archives

Nov 09, 2021
  • ECU News Services

ECU researchers discover new way to detect coronavirus through building ventilation systems

Researchers at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine have found a new way to detect the virus that causes COVID-19 by testing the air passing through building ventilation systems. The discovery...

Nov 09, 2021
  • ECU News Services

ECU one of 11 campuses partnering to address food insecurity in N.C.

East Carolina University is participating in the third annual Collegiate Hunger Challenge, where it will compete against 10 other North Carolina colleges and universities for up to $22,000 to put...

Nov 08, 2021
  • ECU News Services

ECU to provide tech classes at MCAS Cherry Point

East Carolina University and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point have signed an agreement that will allow ECU to teach face-to-face classes in industrial technology, and distribution and logistics on...

Nov 05, 2021
  • ECU News Services

Atlantic Marine Energy Center, including ECU’s Coastal Studies Institute, receives nearly $10 million federal award

WANCHESE — East Carolina University’s Coastal Studies Institute will be part of an effort by the new Atlantic Marine Energy Center (AMEC) to develop one of four National Marine Renewable...

Oct 22, 2021
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ECU’s pregnancy health program expands to three counties

Over a year in, an innovative program that combines telemedicine, telepsychiatry and nutrition support is increasing access to health care for North Carolina mothers and improving health outcomes for their...

Oct 13, 2021
  • ECU News Services

ECU health sciences library to host webinar series on issues facing migrant farmworkers

Farmworkers make vital contributions to the nation’s economy and food systems. But because of working conditions, they often experience serious challenges, including health disparities, food insecurities, higher instances of pesticide...

Oct 12, 2021
  • ECU News Services

Cosmic event could explain biblical stories

Could the biblical description of the destruction of Sodom be explained by an exploding meteor? A research team including East Carolina University’s Dr. Sid Mitra, professor of geological sciences, has...

Oct 08, 2021
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Journalism professors expand focus of Voter411ENC.org

Two East Carolina University journalism professors are taking their voter information website, Voter411ENC.org, into its second year and adding a second county. This year the site focuses on candidates in local...

Oct 04, 2021
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Study: Public health could be improved by reducing ‘tobacco swamps’

A new study co-authored by an East Carolina University researcher finds that public health could be improved by reducing “tobacco swamps” — densely located stores that sell tobacco products. Similar...

Sep 29, 2021
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CCSD extends service options for ECU students

East Carolina University’s Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) has expanded services this semester through My SSP (My Student Support Program) to increase counseling support and resources for students....