News Archives

Apr 20, 2012
  • ECU News Services

DIFFERENCE IN PHILOSOPHY

East Carolina University’s former director of student media has agreed to drop efforts to get his job back. The university has stated Paul Isom’s separation from his role was because...

Apr 20, 2012
  • Crystal Baity

‘AT THE BONE’

Faculty at East Carolina University continue to be concerned about the effects of budget cuts on academic programs and retention, the outgoing chair of the Faculty Senate told the ECU...

Apr 20, 2012
  • Doug Boyd

Extending lives through transplants focus of event

Angie Mitchell has heard from two of the people who received organs from her deceased son. There’s another one she’d like to meet in person: the one who received his...

Apr 20, 2012
  • ECU News Services

TIME FOR RELAXING

It might have been a bit too chilly for bare feet, but East Carolina University students got into the spirit of the 33rd Annual Barefoot on the Mall celebration April...

Apr 19, 2012
  • Kathryn Kennedy

EARLY EXPOSURE

The clear box of sand and soil in front of East Carolina University graduate student Shawn Thieme resembled an ant farm without any insects. With a medicine dropper, he inserted...

Apr 18, 2012
  • ECU News Services

PIRATE PRIDE

At East Carolina University, Pirate pride is written in purple and gold. ECU fans proclaim their love of all things Pirate with purple and gold bumper stickers, tee shirts, jewelry...

Apr 18, 2012
  • Rachel Castro

HARD THINGS DONE WELL

Satirical comedy is hard work. Inspiring laughter while serving up searing social commentary demands practiced precision from cast and crew. Students and faculty in East Carolina University’s School of Theatre...

Apr 16, 2012
  • Kathryn Kennedy

ACADEMIC REORGANIZATION

A committee studying cost savings and academic reorganization at East Carolina University plans to offer a recommendation to Chancellor Steve Ballard by April 30. The decision will incorporate feedback provided...

Apr 13, 2012
  • Kathryn Kennedy

LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY AND SERVICE

East Carolina University honored a fallen Marine and proud Pirate on April 13 by awarding the first scholarship given in his memory. Sgt. David J. Smith enrolled at ECU in...

Apr 13, 2012
  • Doug Boyd

Coach Rock Golf Classic to benefit cancer research at ECU

The second annual Coach Rock Golf Classic will be held June 18 at Ironwood County Club in Greenville. The tournament will benefit cancer research at the Brody School of Medicine...