News Release Archives

Dec 18, 2019
  • ECU News Services

ECU poll: Generational divide proves to be a major factor in marijuana legalization debate

The East Carolina University Center for Survey Research has released its latest report on American’s opinion on the legalization of marijuana. Of those polled: 62% of adults in the United States...

Dec 13, 2019
  • ECU News Services

East Carolina celebrates nearly 2,300 graduates at commencement

With pomp, circumstance and a lot of shouts and cheers, East Carolina University celebrated its 111th fall commencement for nearly 2,300 students Friday morning on campus inside Williams Arena at...

Dec 11, 2019
  • ECU News Services

ECU partners with regional schools, colleges to train teachers

East Carolina University celebrated decades of eastern North Carolina partnerships and a program rebrand at an annual College of Education (COE) advisory board meeting on Dec. 4. Partnership Teach was...

Dec 10, 2019
  • ECU News Services

ECU faculty member advises consumers on recent E. coli food outbreaks

More than 100 people including at least one North Carolina resident have been infected by E. coli bacteria in romaine lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is...

Dec 06, 2019
  • ECU News Services

Van Scott named interim vice chancellor for research, economic development and engagement

Mike Van Scott, senior associate vice chancellor for East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, has been appointed interim vice chancellor for the division effective Dec. 16....

Dec 04, 2019
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Ask the ECU Experts: 5 tips for celebrating the season when you or a loved one struggles with addiction

For those struggling with addiction or who are in recovery, the holidays can be especially difficult, and the additional stress and temptation associated with the holiday season can trigger reuse...

Dec 04, 2019
  • ECU News Services

ECU to host coastal research conference

HIGHLIGHTS What: Coastal Conversations Conference When: Friday, Dec. 6 Where: ECU Willis Building, 300 E. First St., Greenville, NC Coastal researchers from across the state will share their work at...

Dec 03, 2019
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ECU receives Silver Seal for excellence in student voter engagement

East Carolina University received the Silver Seal at the 2019 ALL IN Challenge Awards Ceremony for its voting rate in the 2018 midterm elections. The Silver Seal is awarded to...

Dec 02, 2019
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ECU experts available to discuss stress and anxiety during the holidays

Experts at East Carolina University are available to discuss a variety of topics related to how the holidays can amplify stress and anxiety for many people and ways in which...

Nov 27, 2019
  • ECU News Services

Gerald named keynote speaker for fall commencement

Dr. Laura Gerald, president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, will be the keynote speaker for East Carolina University’s Fall Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m....