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An ECU student peers out a Clement Hall window during a Nov. 16 campus lockdown triggered by reports of an armed individual. Officials have released a report that examines how well lockdown procedures were handled. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Dec 12, 2011
  • Kathryn Kennedy

LOCKDOWN REVIEW

Officials at East Carolina University have issued a positive assessment of the cautionary measures taken during a lockdown Nov. 16 after a student walking toward campus with an umbrella was...

Dec 12, 2011
  • ECU News Services

ECU offers summer medical education program

College students and recent graduates who are aiming for a career as a physician can hone their science and research skills during an eight-week summer program at the Brody School...

Dec 09, 2011
  • Kathryn Kennedy

TIGHT TIMES

East Carolina student Jonathan Yelverton approached people walking on the campus mall Friday afternoon with paper and a plea. “Do you have time to sign a petition?” he asked each...

Dec 09, 2011
  • ECU News Services

FROM A DISTANCE

East Carolina University will share in more than $1.5 million North Carolina is receiving from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve access to health care and educational services in...

Dec 09, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

Dental school receives federal grant for telemedicine

East Carolina University will share in more than $1.5 million North Carolina is receiving from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve access to health care and educational services in...

Dec 08, 2011
  • Kathy Muse

EVERYONE IN THE GAME

On a basketball court at East Carolina University, 9-year-old Tolbert Wangila gets a firm grip on the ball, bends forward, manipulating his legs, arms, and wrists for a smooth release....

ECU officials are encouraging faculty and staff to unplug unnecessary electrical devices to save money during the holiday shutdown, Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Dec 07, 2011
  • Kathryn Kennedy

ECU employees urged to join ‘green’ shutdown

Holiday lights may illuminate Greenville this month but East Carolina University plans to go dark during a scheduled 10-day shutdown beginning Saturday, Dec. 24 and ending Tuesday, Jan. 3. This...

Dec 06, 2011

Irons to deliver fall commencement address

A university physician-educator who has dedicated his professional career to providing care to underserved children and adults in eastern North Carolina will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University...

ECU associate vice chancellor for health Sciences Dr. Thomas G. Irons was honored with an Award for Excellence in Public Service from the UNC Board of Governors in October. Irons will deliver the commencement address for the university's annual fall commencement. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Dec 06, 2011
  • Jeannine Manning Hutson

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

A university physician-educator who has dedicated his professional career to providing care to underserved children and adults in eastern North Carolina will deliver the commencement address at East Carolina University...

Dec 06, 2011
  • Mary Schulken

WINNING WORK

Peter Romary, director of Student Legal Services at East Carolina University, has represented, free of charge, more than 1,200 victims of domestic violence. His volunteer work has made him a...