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Sep 13, 2011
  • Joy Holster

ECU moves forward as ‘leadership university’

East Carolina University took a step forward Sept. 8 and 9 toward attaining its strategic vision as “The Leadership University.” The progress came in the form of the 2011 Leadership...

Sep 13, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

ECU included in latest U.S. News rankings

East Carolina University moved into the top tier of colleges and universities in the latest national rankings by U.S. News & World Report magazine. ECU tied for 194th, along with...

ECU history professor Larry Tise has verified as authentic a set of shooting targets used by the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk. Initials
Sep 12, 2011
  • Jeannine Manning Hutson

More Wright Brothers artifacts verified at ECU

A set of shooting targets made and used by Orville and Wilbur Wright at their Kitty Hawk camp have been verified by an East Carolina University history professor and are...

Sep 09, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

Voice of the Pirates hosts motorcycle ride in memory of his daughter

The highways of eastern North Carolina will rumble Sept. 17 as nearly 100 motorcycles roll to raise money for a scholarship fund at East Carolina University. Leading the way on...

Jeff Charles hosts an annual motorcycle ride to benefit a scholarship fund in memory of his daughter. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Sep 09, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

Riding for a cause

The highways of eastern North Carolina rumbled Sept. 17 as nearly 100 motorcycles rolled to raise money for a scholarship fund at East Carolina University. Leading the way on their...

Sep 09, 2011
  • Crystal Baity
  • Doug Boyd
  • Jeannine Manning Hutson
  • Joy Holster
  • Mary Schulken

9/11 at ECU: ‘Innocence died that day’

Ongoing concerns ECU Dean of Students Lynn Roeder was in the worst possible place she could be on 9/11 – away from the ECU campus. She was attending a conference...

From left to right, senior class officers who led fundraising efforts are pictured with Dr. Kim Larson, assistant professor of nursing, at left, class vice president Rachel Steeb, historian Logan Monroe, secretary Paige Ray, treasurer Natalie Tyson, and president Kaitlyn Whitlock. Photo by Cliff Hollis, ECU News Services.
Sep 08, 2011
  • Crystal Baity

Nursing class gift completed for village in Guatemala

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Sept. 8, 2011) — A village in Guatemala now has safe drinking water thanks to a class gift from May graduates of the East Carolina University College of...

Occupational therapy student Trey Elam wants to join the Navy as an occupational therapist after graduation. At ECU and in volunteer activities, he has proven to be a strong student leader. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Sep 07, 2011
  • Crystal Baity

Leadership for all

Trey Elam’s leadership experience started early, in church, where he still volunteers as a Baptist Men’s Association World Changer. The 24-year-old occupational therapy graduate student is student liaison to the...

Sep 07, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

Scientist receives grant to study health effects of nanoparticles

An East Carolina University toxicologist is studying the health risks associated with nanoparticle exposure with help from a $143,308 grant. Dr. Jared Brown, an assistant professor in the Department of...

Sep 07, 2011
  • Doug Boyd

Chadwick named interim dean of ECU dental school

Dr. Gregory Chadwick, associate dean for planning and extramural affairs at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, has been named interim dean of the school, officials announced today....