BETTER HEALTH DATA, FOR LESS
A regional program that will provide not-for-profit hospitals and county health departments in eastern North Carolina with better health data at a lower cost officially kicked off Tuesday. Approximately 100...
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FUNDING FOR RESEARCH OF RARE DISEASE
Researchers at East Carolina University have received more than $840,000 in grant funding since June to continue their studies of a rare disease that can lead to a fatal form...
LOYAL ADVOCATE
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...
Student: Kiera Huiel
Kiera Huiel is a senior majoring in communication with a concentration in public relations. She chose to attend East Carolina University because of the countless opportunities that are offered to...
POWER UP
As of the first week of January, dozens of high school students knew they’d be working together to build robots to compete in a global competition, but they didn’t know...
‘EXPERIENCE AND CREATIVITY’
A certified public accountant with experience in corporations and higher education has been selected by East Carolina University to lead its administration and finance division. The ECU Board of Trustees...
LIFE-LIKE THERAPY
East Carolina University social work students are using a virtual environment to talk with life-like teenagers about their parents’ drug use. The ECU School of Social Work has teamed with...
EAKINS STEPS DOWN
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...
STAT MADNESS
Imagine that someone suffering from a heart attack could have their life saved by the administration of a protein instead of having to undergo a stent placement or heart transplant...
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...