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Physical therapy students James Montgomery and Amalia Kondyles guide Annie May through a fall risk assessment at Black Jack Original Free Will Baptist Church in June. Students and faculty from occupational therapy and physician assistant studies also participated in the day-long clinic. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Jun 24, 2016
  • Kathryn Kennedy

CLINICAL COLLABORATION

A team of East Carolina University graduate students from three College of Allied Health Sciences disciplines spent a recent Friday conducting a fall prevention clinic for seniors - and also...

Asst. Prof. Dr. Heidi Bonner, criminal justice, works with student Lindsey Frederick in the Rivers computer lab. Bonner prefers the active learning techniques incorporated through Universal Design for Learning to traditional lectures. (Photos by Jay Clark)
Jun 21, 2016
  • ECU News Services

REDESIGNING THE CLASSROOM

When a building is constructed using principles of universal design, everyone benefits. Convenient ramps and wide doors not only help elderly and disabled individuals, but also mothers with strollers and...

Jun 20, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

Steve Ballard’s Era

Steve Ballard made a bold prediction in his March 2005 installation speech after being named East Carolina University's tenth chancellor the previous year. "In 2015, ECU will be recognized as...

Jun 17, 2016
  • Jules Norwood

SANDSCAPE

East Carolina University’s Department of Geological Sciences is using a new teaching tool that accelerates students’ understanding of topographical maps and geologic concepts. The augmented reality (AR) sandbox consists of...

Jun 16, 2016
  • ECU News Services

EXTRAORDINARY OUTREACH

East Carolina University is among four universities in the nation who will compete this fall for a national award recognizing community engagement and scholarship in higher education. The Association of...

Jun 15, 2016
  • Rich Klindworth

A PIRATE FAMILY

Growing up in Richlands, North Carolina, brothers Benjamin and Adam Reyes didn’t think they would be able to afford college. But their hard work and determination were rewarded with scholarships...

Jun 14, 2016
  • Sophronia Knott

ZIKA TASKFORCE

Public health officials are learning more about how the Zika virus could affect North Carolina from research at East Carolina University. Led by Dr. Stephanie Richards, assistant professor with the...

Jun 13, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

‘SENSELESS TRAGEDY’

Vigil honors Orlando victims Approximately 500 people came together Tuesday, June 14 in Greenville to honor and remember the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. The event began...

Jun 10, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

SERVING THROUGH MUSIC

From reveille to taps, music is an essential part of military service, and alumni of East Carolina University play a vital role in providing musical inspiration to the U.S. Army....

Jun 10, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

BECOMING A PIRATE

This summer approximately 4,000 excited students and their families will descend onto East Carolina University’s campus for a taste of the college experience that awaits them in the fall. Spread...