News Archives

Jul 02, 2010
  • Doug Boyd

Study shows sensor helps achieve better glucose control than daily insulin injections

GREENVILLE, N.C. — A new type of insulin pump with a sensor can help adults and children with diabetes better manage their blood-sugar levels, according to research conducted at 30...

Jun 28, 2010
  • Jeannine Manning Hutson

ECU faculty member to lead American Dietetic Association in 2011

GREENVILLE, NC  — East Carolina University faculty member Sylvia Escott-Stump has been voted president-elect of the American Dietetic Association, the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. Escott-Stump, who...

Jun 28, 2010
  • ECU News Services

‘Best American Non-required Reading 2009’ is ECU’s summer reading selection

GREENVILLE, N.C.  — A Dave Eggers-edited compilation of fiction, nonfiction, essays and other writings has been chosen as East Carolina University’s Pirate Read. The volume, described by Publishers Weekly as...

Jun 24, 2010
  • Doug Boyd

ECU official named board president of Carolina Donor Services

GREENVILLE, N.C.  — A top administrator at East Carolina University has been named president of the board of directors for Carolina Donor Services, a regional organ-procurement organization. Gary Vanderpool, executive...

Jun 23, 2010
  • Crystal Baity

Nurse faculty, staff assess needs of Haiti’s nursing school

GREENVILLE, N.C.  —   Faculty and staff members from East Carolina University’s College of Nursing are in Haiti assessing the needs of the country's only nursing school. Dr. Nancy Stephenson, associate professor...

Jun 18, 2010
  • Doug Boyd

Study shows racial disparities in lung cancer treatment

GREENVILLE, N.C. — A new study that looks at newly diagnosed lung cancer patients and follows them after diagnosis is one of the first to give reasons why patients don't...

Jun 17, 2010
  • ECU News Services

East Carolina University first in U.S. to offer interdisciplinary master’s degree in sustainable tourism

GREENVILLE, N.C. — As summer officially begins June 21, East Carolina University faculty will be hard at work on the institution’s newest degree offering. The first in the nation, ECU’s...

Jun 16, 2010
  • ECU News Services

ECU scientists offer insight on Gulf oil spill

GREENVILLE, N.C. —   Several East Carolina University faculty experts are available to discuss the Gulf of Mexico spill and its implications. David Kimmel, PhD, assistant professor of biology Thomas...

Jun 15, 2010
  • Doug Boyd

ECU among nation’s best for putting doctors in underserved areas

GREENVILLE, N.C.  — The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University ranks among the top medical schools in the country for producing primary care doctors who practice in places...

Jun 15, 2010
  • Doug Boyd

Grant to boost primary care education

GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina University medical students who have an interest in family medicine will be among those who may benefit from a new program funded by the Blue...