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...
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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...
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...
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....
ECU honored for diversity and inclusiveness for 10th straight year
For the 10th consecutive year, East Carolina University’s focus on diversity and inclusiveness has been recognized with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The HEED Award, sponsored by...
ECU psychologists receive $3.8 million to research, improve student mental health
Helping to prevent and address emotional and behavioral problems in elementary schoolchildren is the long-term goal of a nearly $3.8 million federal grant awarded to researchers at East Carolina University....
Donor gives $5 million to ECU’s College of Business
An exceptional $5 million gift to the East Carolina University College of Business will transform the school’s graduate program and attract more students. The donation from alumnus Tom Arthur ’71...
Cluster Notification — Sept. 14
Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified clusters of COVID-19 cases within Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority (five cases), Alpha Delta Pi Sorority (eight cases), Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority...
ECU Police arrest suspect in weekend robbery
On Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12, East Carolina University Police arrested Jamarcus Jamal Patterson, 28 years old of 3828 Sterling Point Drive, Winterville, and charged him with robbery with a dangerous...
Cluster Notification — Sept. 7
Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified clusters of COVID-19 cases within Ballard-East Residence Hall (five cases), Ballard-West Residence Hall (five cases), and the ECU volleyball team (five cases)....