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Brittany Good Dancing Photography by Rhett Butler.
Oct 18, 2018
  • Bri Deel

Student: Brittany Good

Brittany Good is dancing through life with passion in her feet. “She is dependable, collegial and kind to everyone,” said Dr. Marissa Nesbit, assistant professor and dance program coordinator at...

In the weeks following Hurricane Florence, East Carolina University sent numerous volunteers to New Bern, N.C., to help residents in their recovery efforts through its community outreach team East Carolina Undaunted. (Photos by Matt Smith)
Oct 17, 2018
  • Matt Smith

RELYING ON COMMUNITY

On a humid October morning in New Bern, Byun Serchom grabs a clothespin and searches for a warm spot on the deck outside of her mobile home. With a flurry...

Oct 16, 2018
  • Jules Norwood

PLACE YOUR BETS

A new report using data from the Life, Liberty, and Happiness survey conducted by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research confirms that many Americans support legalized gambling on professional sports. Earlier...

Dr. Bryan Ehlert, assistant professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, performs a TCAR procedure at the East Carolina Heart Institute at Vidant Medical Center. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Oct 16, 2018
  • Rob Spahr

LOWER RISK, LESS INVASIVE

East Carolina University physicians at Vidant Medical Center are providing patients at risk of having a stroke the opportunity to significantly reduce their future stroke risk through a new procedure...

Oct 15, 2018
  • Matt Smith

NEW OFFICE ANNOUNCED

Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Keith Wheeler has been named the inaugural executive director for East Carolina University’s newly created Office of National Security and Industry Initiatives. Wheeler joins ECU after...

Freshman Michael Hinson and a group of friends collected nearly 40,000 pounds of goods for those affected by Hurricane Florence. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Oct 15, 2018
  • Matt Smith

SPRINGING INTO ACTION

At East Carolina University, every Pirate is called to serve. Some just spring into action a little quicker than others during times of emergency, lending a helping hand to their...

Dr. Crystal Chambers, left, meets with doctoral student Hank Bowen to discuss his research project. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Oct 11, 2018
  • Crystal Baity

CARNEGIE FELLOW

An East Carolina University faculty member who has received a 2018 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship will study how students from rural areas across the United States make decisions about college. Dr....

East Carolina University faculty members Len Annetta, from left, Matt Militello, Charity Cayton and College of Education Dean Grant Hayes recently announced that the college secured a five-year, $9.8 million grant to study the effects of leadership in K-12 school systems. (Photo by Matt Smith)
Oct 10, 2018
  • Matt Smith

RESEARCH EMPOWERS PRINCIPALS

A group of East Carolina University researchers studying the effects of school leadership has secured a five-year, $9.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The study is led...

ECU professor Gregory Funaro portrays the villainous Black Stache in “Peter and the Starcatcher.” (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Oct 09, 2018
  • Bri Deel

“PETER AND THE STARCATCHER”

Audiences will be invited to fly, dream and join the adventure of “Peter and the Starcatcher” in East Carolina University’s McGinnis Theatre on Oct. 11-14. The play is a prequel...

Oct 04, 2018
  • Erin Ward

ALTERNATIVE BREAK

East Carolina University students will travel to Washington, North Carolina, during fall break to volunteer with local nonprofit organizations and aid recovery efforts for Hurricane Florence. The three-day trip, offered...