‘Ahead of the curve’
East Carolina University already is ahead of the curve compared to other institutions in measuring student learning, the president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools said Friday. Dr....
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QAR lab preserves Blackbeard’s treasures
A few hours after underwater archaeologists plucked one of four large anchors from Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge from the waters near Beaufort Inlet in May, a tourist looking at the...
ECU’s Joyner Library hosts 8th literary homecoming
East Carolina University honors the region’s literary traditions Sept. 23 and 24 with the annual Eastern North Carolina Literary Homecoming, presented by Joyner Library and the “North Carolina Literary Review."...
Farm safety and health in spotlight this week
Recent farm-related deaths as well as fall harvest gathering momentum point to the importance of farm safety. That's why the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute is focusing special attention on farm...
Rumors and Legends: ECU researcher examines fears, controversy surrounding vaccinations
In movie theaters, the new film “Contagion” documents a fast-moving viral epidemic. Debate continues about HPV vaccine. Signs tout seasonal flu shots in local pharmacies. East Carolina University English professor...
Lighten the load: Occupational therapy students teach backpack safety
If a group of Pitt County seventh-graders had their way, eliminating heavy backpacks would be simple. Get rid of the usually thick science and math books. Make lighter books, or...
Tutoring success drives expansion to new locations
High demand and success have driven student tutoring at East Carolina University to branch out, taking its services to a residence hall on College Hill. “We decided to expand on...
Student-learning assessment: ECU conversation continues
Grades don’t tell the whole story. That fundamental principle, say top academic officials at East Carolina University, is driving a push to improve how faculty and staff assess student learning....
Lighten the load
If a group of Pitt County seventh-graders had their way, eliminating heavy backpacks would be simple. Get rid of the usually thick science and math books. Make lighter books, or...
Readers’ Theater performances begin Sept. 22
The Readers' Theater group at East Carolina University will hold three performances this fall of "A Question of Mercy," a short story by Dr. Richard Selzer about a terminally ill...