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ECU hosts traveling Blackbeard exhibit commemorating 300th anniversary of pirate’s death

To commemorate the 300th anniversary of Blackbeard's notorious adventures along the North Carolina coast, East Carolina University’s Joyner Library is showcasing a traveling exhibit with artifacts from Blackbeard’s flagship Oct. 8 through Nov....

ECU to offer part-time hybrid master of social work degree program in Greenville

Beginning in May, East Carolina University’s School of Social Work will offer a part-time hybrid program for people interested in earning a master of social work degree. The three-year program...

Elizabeth City native, ECU dental student named president-elect of the Student National Dental Association

An Elizabeth City native and third-year student at the ECU School of Dental Medicine has been named president-elect of the Student National Dental Association (SNDA). Akeadra Bell will spend the...

ECU appoints assistant dean for diversity and inclusion at Brody School of Medicine

East Carolina University has named an assistant dean for diversity and inclusion for the Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Irma Corral, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral...

Student event at ECU combines innovation, hurricane relief

An event geared toward students aims to bring innovative ideas to disaster relief efforts as eastern North Carolina continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Florence. On Thursday, Oct....

ECU Hurricane Florence food drive off to fast start

East Carolina University’s efforts to help those affected by Hurricane Florence are off to a quick start thanks to early success from its community-wide food drive. During its first week,...

Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge announces dates, additional prize money

East Carolina University’s Miller School of Entrepreneurship has announced the dates for the second annual Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge, a three-round pitch competition available to any ECU student in the 2018-19...

ECU’s School of Social Work to honor distinguished faculty at Oct. 26 celebration

Dr. N. Yolanda Burwell has received the East Carolina University School of Social Work 2018 Distinguished Faculty Legacy Award. Burwell will be honored at the school’s annual Alumni and Friends...

ECU classes to resume 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19

East Carolina University will resume classes beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, with flexibility and support for students who cannot travel or return at that time due to hurricane-related...

Sylvan Heights Bird Park, ECU announce formal collaboration

Sylvan Heights Bird Park and East Carolina University officials have approved a formal collaboration to boost interdisciplinary research alliances and preserve endangered waterfowl. The collaboration allows both parties to support...