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ECU senior Coriyon Arrington works in a biomedical instrumentation lab in the engineering department at East Carolina University. Created in response to regional industry needs for a skilled workforce, the department celebrates 10 years on Oct. 3. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Oct 03, 2014
  • Crystal Baity

PIPELINE OF ENGINEERS

East Carolina University’s engineering program launched at a perfect time for Kyle Barnes. The 2004 Roanoke Rapids High School graduate planned to enroll at ECU for two years and then...

Oct 03, 2014
  • Amy Adams Ellis

COMMANDING COMPASSION

The leader of the nation’s top military hospital made a stop at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine on Oct. 2 to share his medical and leadership philosophy with...

Underwater explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau visited with East Carolina University students Oct. 1 before delivering the premier lecture for the Voyages of Discovery lecture series on campus. Cousteau urged better management of the Earth's oceans, which make up 75 percent of the planet. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Oct 02, 2014
  • Lacey L. Gray

SEEKING SOLUTIONS

Renowned underwater explorer Jean-Michel Cousteau urged action to protect endangered ocean resources in a presentation Wednesday, Oct. 1 at East Carolina University. “Marine debris is a global problem with a...

Oct 01, 2014
  • Grace Haskin

‘THE SHOW TO SEE’

The stage of McGinnis Theatre has been transformed into a grim post-World War II New Orleans for the upcoming production of “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The East Carolina University School...

ECU students work in the computer lab in the College of Engineering and Technology, which prepares students to enter the workforce with skills that are currently in demand by major IT corporations. ECU has been ranked among the top in the nation for preparing its graduates to succeed in the workforce.
Oct 01, 2014
  • ECU News Services

WORKFORCE READY

East Carolina University is ranked No. 4 out of more than 1,200 universities in the nation by Educate To Career in its 2015 College Rankings Index. The rankings provide “actual...

Sep 29, 2014
  • Crystal Baity

LIFE-SAVING GIFT

Three years ago, East Carolina University’s Kim Walters donated a kidney to her husband, Dean, whose own kidneys failed after almost 30 years with diabetes. Three months later, Dean walked...

Sep 26, 2014
  • ECU News Services

BANNED BOOKS

East Carolina University’s Joyner Library and Department of English marked Banned Books Week Sept. 25 with a Read Out at the Sonic Plaza near Joyner Library. Banned Books Week is...

Sep 25, 2014
  • Jamitress Bowden

IN EVERYDAY CULTURE

East Carolina University has been recognized with the HEED award for the third consecutive year for its efforts in diversity and inclusion. The Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award is...

Sep 25, 2014
  • ECU News Services

PURPLE & GOLD GOES GREEN

Senior Heather DeMartin has coupled her passion for lacrosse and protecting the environment to lead a ‘go green’ effort among 1,100 East Carolina University club sports athletes. ECU and the...

Sep 22, 2014
  • Amy Adams Ellis

BACTERIAL BANTER

Two researchers at the Brody School of Medicine have received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue the work they began years ago on one of the...