News Release Archives

Jan 06, 2026
  • ECU News Services

New book traces rise of American whaling industry in the Pacific

GREENVILLE, N.C. (01/06/2026) — East Carolina University’s Dr. Jason T. Raupp is the author of a new book, “Wrecked on the Reef: Maritime Archaeology of American Whaleships in the Pacific...

Dec 10, 2025
  • ECU News Services

ECU chemist approved for NCInnovation grant to develop environmentally friendly marine paint

GREENVILLE, N.C. (12/09/2025) — East Carolina University’s Dr. Robert Hughes, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, is the recipient of a $720,000 NCInnovation research grant for his project, “Cleaner,...

Dec 08, 2025
  • ECU News Services

ECU professor selected by the governor to serve on state commission

GREENVILLE, N.C. (12/08/2026) — Governor Josh Stein has selected East Carolina University criminal justice and criminology professor and department chairperson, Dr. Heidi Bonner, to serve a two-year term as the...

Dec 03, 2025
  • ECU News Services

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough to deliver commencement address

GREENVILLE, N.C. (12/03/2025) — Former East Carolina University baseball player Clayton McCullough, manager of the Miami Marlins and a World Series winning coach, will deliver the keynote address during fall...

Dec 02, 2025
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ECU to open its doors for a season of art and music

GREENVILLE, N.C. (12/02/2025) — East Carolina University is ushering in the holiday season with the return of its School of Art and Design Visual Arts Forum Holiday Sale and GlasStation...

Dec 01, 2025
  • ECU News Services

ECU Crime Alert Update: Juveniles identified

GREENVILLE, N.C. (12/01/2025) – On November 27, 2025, ECU Police received a report that a group of seven male juveniles pointed a gun at a victim walking down the sidewalk...

Nov 10, 2025
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ECU will host Graduate and Professional Schools Fair

GREENVILLE, N.C. (10/27/2025) — East Carolina University’s Graduate School will host the Graduate and Professional Schools Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from noon to 3 p.m. on the lawn of...

Oct 21, 2025
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Golden LEAF Foundation supports ECU Center for Medical Education

GREENVILLE, N.C. (10/21/25) – The Golden LEAF Foundation has awarded $1 million to East Carolina University in support of the Center for Medical Education (CME) at the Brody School of...

Oct 16, 2025
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Study quantifies mangroves’ economic value in reducing storm surge damage

GREENVILLE, N.C. (10/16/2025) — A new interdisciplinary study spearheaded by East Carolina University faculty at the Coastal Studies Institute provides some of the most detailed estimates to date of how...

Sep 23, 2025
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Public Notice: The UNC System Eastern Campuses Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update is underway

This plan covers the main campuses of the following UNC System schools: East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina School of...