News Archives

Nov 08, 2013
  • Lacey L. Gray

ECU producing nation’s highest number of professional archaeologists

East Carolina University's graduate programs are producing more professional archeologists than any other program in the nation, according to a recent listing in the Society for American Archeology. A recent...

Nov 08, 2013
  • ECU News Services

FUNDING 911

Most North Carolinians take it for granted that dialing 911 – even on a cell phone – will bring them help. However, differences in technology and operating procedures across the...

Nov 08, 2013
  • Crystal Baity

ECU service van to aid veterans across eastern North Carolina

GREENVILLE, N.C.   (Nov. 8, 2013)   —   Jack Hibbs, a U.S. Navy veteran, lived on the streets for seven years. Now in his own home, he jumped at the...

Nov 08, 2013
  • Doug Boyd

‘UNDER A MICROSCOPE’

In 1972, when he and his classmates made up the first group of East Carolina University medical students, Dr. Douglas Privette said they knew they had to excel. "We worked...

Nov 08, 2013
  • Doug Boyd

Inaugural medical class honored

GREENVILLE, N.C.   (Nov. 8, 2013)   —   In 1972, when he and his classmates made up the first group of East Carolina University medical students, Dr. Douglas Privette said...

Nov 06, 2013
  • Doug Boyd

Events mark Veterans Day, military service

East Carolina University will host a number of speakers and events this week and next in honor of Veterans Day. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, New York Times best-selling author Craig...

Oct 29, 2013
  • Jamitress Bowden

ART OF TEACHING

The art of teaching takes patience, diligence and the ability to multi-task. Working with a group of 25 children ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade – on a Saturday –...

Oct 29, 2013
  • Doug Boyd

Research shown at annual medical meeting

GREENVILLE, N.C.   (Oct. 29, 2013)   —   Twenty-one East Carolina University medical students, residents and fellows presented research at the 159th annual meeting of the North Carolina Medical Society. ...

Oct 23, 2013
  • Jamitress Bowden

COLORFUL CHARACTERS

Students tackling research for the first time may appreciate the effort East Carolina University librarian Katy Kavanagh puts toward engaging them in the task. Kavanagh has updated Joyner Library online...

Oct 23, 2013
  • Kathy Muse

‘SKILL SET FOR LIFE’

Many students struggle to write a simple research paper. Change the assignment to include qualitative research methods and the task becomes even more demanding. An East Carolina University professor aims...