ECU trustees discuss proposed tuition rates
GREENVILLE, N.C. — East Carolina University officials July 12 announced proposals to raise tuition rates for the 2011-12 academic year. In a conference call with the university’s Board of...
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ECU named 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipient
ARLINGTON, VA — The Department of Defense announced July 8 that East Carolina University will receive the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest recognition given...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...