Walter Williams, champion of ECU, dies at 88
Walter Williams, one of East Carolina University’s most loyal advocates and benefactors, died in the early morning hours of March 5, 2018. He was 88. Williams and his wife Marie...
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Kickoff event set for regional program to provide better health data at lower cost
Representatives for dozens of not-for-profit hospitals and county health departments will be on hand March 6 for the kickoff of a regional program aiming to provide its participants with better...
Fraternity closed by national organization
The East Carolina University chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon has been closed by its national organization as a result of an investigation conducted by the organization with support from the...
ECU students, staff gear up for alternative spring break
Almost 100 students and staff from East Carolina University will spend spring break serving others in local communities, across five states and in Northern Ireland. It’s the largest group of...
Annual youth arts festival seeking artists, performers for April 22 event
A long-running youth arts festival in Greenville has outgrown its East Carolina University home and will be moving to the Greenville Town Common. The new Community Youth Arts Festival is...
ECU, RTI International explore partnership
East Carolina University and RTI International are exploring opportunities to jointly combat health, economic and educational disparities in eastern North Carolina. As part of ECU’s Rural Prosperity Initiative announced by...
Eakins steps down as College of Business dean
After serving as dean for more than six years, Dr. Stanley G. Eakins will step down as the College of Business leader June 30. Prior to being named dean in...
WINNING AT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
The inaugural, three-round Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge concluded Feb. 22 with Simple and Sentimental, LLC taking first place and a cash prize of $12,500. The company is owned and operated by...
ECU to host 2018 MFA thesis exhibition March 2-24
East Carolina University’s School of Art and Design will present the 2018 MFA thesis exhibit March 2-24 in the Wellington B. Gray Gallery. A closing reception will be held at 5...
$2M gift provides a place for innovation at ECU
East Carolina University’s Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the Van and Jennifer Isley Innovation Building, made possible thanks to a $2 million College of Business (COB) gift from...