ECU, Vidant begin clinical trial of COVID-19 treatment
A new clinical trial headed by an East Carolina University infectious disease specialist at Vidant Medical Center aims to prevent COVID-19 from causing the type of lung damage in patients...
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ECU announces furloughs for some employees
Because several sources of revenue have been either completely or partially reduced during the coronavirus pandemic, East Carolina University will place employees in particular units on emergency temporary furloughs and...
ECU researchers use model to examine link between hurricanes, preterm births
As the Atlantic Coast prepares for another hurricane season, an old wives’ tale passed down through generations warns that when major storms make landfall, it’s not just the storm surge...
Federal grant funds disaster mental health preparation and response in rural communities
East Carolina University College of Education’s counselor education program has received a grant that will fund disaster mental health preparation and response in rural communities. The project, named “Don’t Wait-Communicate:...
ECU Statements on George Floyd and Events in Minneapolis and Greenville
MESSAGE TO STUDENTS REGARDING HATEFUL SPEECH Vice Chancellor Dr. Virginia Hardy sent a message to students on Tuesday, June 2, to officially and formally denounce hateful speech being used by...
ECU to start fall semester Aug. 10
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Acting Provost Grant Hayes and Registrar Angela Anderson will be available to speak with members of the media at 11 a.m. Friday, May 29. Information to join this...
ECU dental, medical students named NC Schweitzer Fellows
Seven students from East Carolina University’s Division of Health Sciences have been named to the 2020-21 class of North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows, including four students from the School of...
ECU Athletics Announces Program Changes
East Carolina University announced Thursday that it is reducing the number of its intercollegiate athletic programs by four, effective immediately. The action is being taken as part of the University's...
New ECU poll delves into November election, pandemic response
A new poll of registered voters in North Carolina, conducted May 7-9 by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research, delves into the November 2020 election and public opinion on...
Athletics Fiscal Sustainability Report
As you know, our campus has dealt with a variety of budget concerns over the last several years. Whenever faced with such challenges, we assemble the facts and then set...