News Release Archives

Mar 12, 2020
  • ECU News Services

East Carolina Athletics Suspends Spring Sports Competition

The East Carolina University Department of Athletics announced today that, effective immediately, all spring sports competition will be suspended until further notice due to growing concerns over the spread of...

Mar 11, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU comes together for fourth annual day of giving

East Carolina University will celebrate its fourth annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, March 18. Pirate Nation Gives is a 24-hour fundraising event that encourages alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents...

Mar 11, 2020
  • ECU News Services

Coronavirus conspiracy theories are nothing new

Dr. Andrea Kitta, associate professor of English at East Carolina University, is a folklorist specializing in medicine, belief and the supernatural. Her book, “The Kiss of Death: Contagion, Contamination, and...

Mar 06, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU students, staff gear up for alternative spring break experiences

NOTE TO MEDIA Email or call Tara Kermiet at kermiett16@ecu.edu, 252-328-1554 (office), 412-974-7363 (cell) for specific site contact information before heading to a spring break location. SUGGESTED COVERAGE DAYS Greenville – Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning...

Mar 05, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU study finds naloxone available at more than half of retail pharmacies surveyed

Researchers at East Carolina University found 3 out of 5 North Carolina retail pharmacies have naloxone in stock for opioid overdoses as part of a statewide standing order. But some...

Mar 02, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU continues to monitor coronavirus, suspends ECU Tuscany program for semester

In response to an elevation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel warning for Italy, East Carolina University has decided to cancel its ECU Tuscany program for the...

Feb 27, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU poll says Biden still leads in South Carolina ahead of primary

During the month of February, the Center for Survey Research at East Carolina University has conducted three polls of voters in South Carolina leading up to the state’s Democratic primary...

Feb 18, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU to host deaf activist Nyle DiMarco

East Carolina University will host speaker Nyle DiMarco on Feb. 19 on the main and health sciences campuses. DiMarco, a deaf activist and winner of “Dancing with the Stars” and...

Feb 18, 2020
  • ECU News Services

Outer Banks Campus open house set for Feb. 29

East Carolina University’s Integrated Coastal Programs (ECU ICP) and the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) will host an open house from 1-4 p.m. on Feb. 29 at the ECU Outer Banks...

Feb 17, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU Career Services to host two career fairs for students and alumni

East Carolina University Career Services has scheduled two career fairs on Feb. 20 at the Greenville Convention Center. The Job and Internship Fair for all majors will be from 8:30-11:30...