ECU chemist’s green research cuts use of toxic organic solvents
GREENVILLE, N.C. — An East Carolina University professor is working with Procter & Gamble to significantly reduce the use of toxic organic solvents in the chemical analysis of...
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Twelfth annual ECU Neuroscience Symposium to be Nov. 2
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Research on the connections between alcohol and neural development will be a highlight of the 12th annual East Carolina University Neuroscience Symposium on Nov. 2. The...
ECU surgeon returns from service in Afghanistan
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Balloons, flags, a stack of Krispy Kreme doughnuts and lots of hugs greeted Dr. P.J. Schenarts Thursday as he returned home following a four-month deployment to...
ECU receives $2 million grant to improve student achievement
GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina University has been awarded a five-year, $2 million federal grant aimed at boosting student achievement and graduation rates. The $400,000 annual grant from...
Road race to benefit breast cancer services
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Runners and walkers of all ages can lace up their sneakers Oct. 24 for the second annual Pink Ribbon 5K and Fun Run/Walk to benefit breast cancer...
ECU art professor receives North Carolina Award
RALEIGH, N.C. — An East Carolina University professor known internationally for his designs with found and repositioned objects was honored Oct. 7 for his contributions in the arts field. Art...
ECU English professor tapped for Toni Morrison honor
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Joyce Irene Middleton, associate professor of English at East Carolina University, has been invited by the Toni Morrison Society to write a scholarly essay for a festschrift...
ECU receives grant for dental centers in Ahoskie, Elizabeth City
GREENVILLE, N.C. — A grant of $1.76 million will help the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine build its first two community service learning centers in northeastern North Carolina....
Thomas appointed to state group examining federal health reform legislation
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Dr. Stephen W. Thomas, dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences at East Carolina University, will serve on a state committee examining the impact of...
A colonel’s view on leadership and caring
GREENVILLE, N.C. — Col. Richard W. Ellison, U.S. Army surgeon, has led medical teams and soldiers in war-torn Iraq and Afghanistan and earthquake relief in Haiti. He shared his...