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Nov 17, 2016
  • Crystal Baity

ECU students present Reefer Madness” in McGinnis Theatre”

Chancellor Cecil Staton accepts the Senator Paul Simon Award during the NAFSA Presidential Panel and Awards Reception Nov. 15 in Washington, D.C. From left to right, Richard Stengel, Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, looks on as Marlene Johnson, NAFSA executive director and CEO presents the award to Dr. Staton. Also photographed is Martin Simon, son of the late Senator Paul Simon, right. (Photos courtesy of NAFSA)
Nov 16, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

East Carolina University’s chancellor, Dr. Cecil Staton, joined six higher education leaders in Washington D.C. for a panel discussion on topics in campus internationalization. The Presidential Panel, hosted by NAFSA:...

Nov 15, 2016
  • Jules Norwood

PIPELINES BRING PROGRESS

East Carolina University has a lot to be proud of in terms of the opportunities it provides for students from all backgrounds, but administrators say there is still work to...

Nov 14, 2016
  • Crystal Baity

HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

East Carolina University is one of 20 universities and colleges across the nation to receive an inaugural Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative Grant from the American Cancer Society and CVS Health...

Nov 11, 2016
  • Rich Klindworth

CHANCELLOR’S AMETHYST

The presentation of a new recognition for philanthropy was the highlight of the East Carolina University Board of Trustees and ECU Foundation dinner on Nov. 10. Chancellor Cecil Staton recognized...

Nov 11, 2016
  • Amy Adams Ellis

CLINICAL CATALYSTS

The Department of Family Medicine at East Carolina University has landed several large grants this year aimed at enhancing primary health care in rural areas. Collectively totaling $4.5 million, the...

Nov 11, 2016
  • ECU News Services

PLANNING FOR GROWTH

The East Carolina University Board of Trustees approved a two percent tuition and fees increase for new students at their board meeting Nov. 11. The increase was recommended by the...

Nov 11, 2016
  • Doug Boyd
  • ECU News Services

Annual paver dedication recognizes veterans

Nov 09, 2016
  • Crystal Baity

CROSS-POLLINATION

Much like a colony, East Carolina University sculpture students became worker bees at an Oct. 29 iron pour and public performance. Visiting artist Allen Peterson of Atlanta led the performance...

Nov 09, 2016
  • ECU News Services

Open House is day of discovery for future Pirates