News Archives

Jun 05, 2014
  • Kathryn Kennedy

ECU College of Nursing hosts statewide conference on simulation technology

The College of Nursing’s reputation as a leader in simulation-based education played a role in bringing a statewide conference on simulation technology to East Carolina University in May. Approximately 150...

Jun 05, 2014
  • Kathryn Kennedy

REHEARSING NURSING

The College of Nursing’s reputation as a leader in simulation-based education played a role in bringing a statewide conference on simulation technology to East Carolina University in May. Approximately 150...

Jun 04, 2014
  • Grace Haskin

GOING GLOBAL

Making education available to online learners around the globe, East Carolina University is now offering its first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). ECU faculty members Dr. John Drake and Dr....

Jun 03, 2014
  • Grace Haskin

2014 PIRATE READ

“The Other Wes Moore” by Wes Moore has been selected as the 2014 Pirate Read at East Carolina University. All incoming students are asked to read the book before beginning...

May 28, 2014
  • Doug Boyd

‘A REVOLUTIONARY STEP’

Researchers at East Carolina University will soon have the use of an advanced DNA sequencing device that will assist in their studies of genomics, the field of genetics that deals...

May 27, 2014
  • Amy Adams Ellis

ECU center offers support for families dealing with autism

Five-year-old Christian McLawhorn won’t stop talking. And his mother Sharon is thrilled about it. When Christian was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder two years ago, he was almost entirely nonverbal....

May 27, 2014
  • Amy Adams Ellis

‘MOSTLY HOPE’

Five-year-old Christian McLawhorn won’t stop talking. And his mother Sharon is thrilled about it. When Christian was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder two years ago, he was almost entirely nonverbal....

May 22, 2014
  • ECU News Services

‘A FOUNDATIONAL SKILL’

The changing definition of literacy and the constant evolution of teaching methods were major topics at the first-ever Interdisciplinary Literacy Summit, held May 21 at East Carolina University. Marianna Walker,...

May 22, 2014
  • Kathy Muse

SWORN TO PROTECT

Starting the day with a rigorous physical training session at 6 a.m. is rarely one’s idea of fun. Not to mention regular military-style drills, Ranger Challenges, and Army ten-milers. Top...

May 21, 2014
  • ECU News Services

FIRST-CLASS ACCESS

East Carolina University’s graduate programs in nursing and business rank among the nation’s best in online education for veterans, according to a listing released May 20 by U.S. News &...