News Release Archives

Feb 05, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Award-winning SHOES Project builds on two years’ successes to combat mental illness and depression

East Carolina University students have partnered with campus departments to present the SHOES Project from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 8 near the cupola on the ECU Mall. SHOES,...

Feb 05, 2018
  • ECU News Services

ECU study finds rising death rate for middle-aged whites in North Carolina

Middle-aged whites in North Carolina are dying at an unprecedented rate, according to a new study by researchers at East Carolina University. The study – authored by ECU professor emeritus...

Feb 05, 2018
  • ECU News Services

ECU Police charge man with kidnapping

On Sunday, Feb. 4, East Carolina University Police charged Antonio Brady Shavon Smith, Jr., 24, with assault by pointing a gun, kidnapping, speeding to flee/elude arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia...

Feb 01, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Exhibit at ECU celebrates 10 years of study abroad in Italy

"Made in Italy: Italy Intensives," a celebration of the 10th anniversary of East Carolina University’s study abroad program in Certaldo Alto, Italy, will be on display Feb. 2-22 in the...

Feb 01, 2018
  • ECU News Services

ECU to host Summer Jobs & Internship Fair for students and alumni

East Carolina University Career Services will host its first Summer Jobs and Internship Fair from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 8 at the ECU Student Recreation Center. This event covers all majors...

Feb 01, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Harris named director of ECU’s Miller School of Entrepreneurship

East Carolina University and the College of Business (COB) have named Dr. Mike Harris the director of the Miller School of Entrepreneurship (MSOE). Harris has served as MSOE’s interim director...

Jan 31, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Laupus offers a glimpse into the role of medical workers during war

Last year was the 100-year anniversary of the United States’ entry into World War I. Often called the Great War and the War to End All Wars because of the...

Jan 30, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Congleton serves on ECU Board of Visitors

Jennifer King Congleton of Washington is serving on the Board of Visitors at East Carolina University. The board is composed of volunteer ambassadors and advocates for ECU. They are appointed by...

Jan 30, 2018
  • ECU News Services

New College of Business professorship at ECU emphasizes teaching future entrepreneurs

Two East Carolina University alumni are funding a faculty position in the College of Business dedicated to developing future entrepreneurs. The gift will establish the James W. Chesnutt and David...

Jan 25, 2018
  • ECU News Services

Student-designed brochure outlines dangers of e-cigs

Second-year Brody School of Medicine students Whitney Green and Radhika Kothadia have designed a brochure to educate middle and high school students about e-cigarettes. The effort comes on the heels...