Study helps to understand risk for depression in pregnancy
While pregnancy is usually a time for celebration, East Carolina University College of Nursing researchers found a third of rural, low income women in Pitt County surveyed were at risk...
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ECU student’s coastal research honored
An East Carolina University coastal studies student received the 2008 Walter B. Jones Memorial Awards and NOAA Awards for Excellence in Coastal and Ocean Management. Heather Ward, a doctoral student...
Smiles all around as officials break ground for dental school
Local, state and university leaders didn't let rain dampen their enthusiasm as they broke ground today for the new East Carolina University School of Dentistry. The 112,500-square-foot building will go...
ECU’s HHP hosts Centennial leadership forum
East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance recognized more than 80 of its alumni and other leaders Feb. 22 at a Centennial Leadership Forum. Dr. Glen Gilbert, dean...
Fairytale Boutique hopes to make prom dreams come true
Organizers of the Fairytale Boutique are hoping to make the dreams of high school girls in Pitt County come true. The Volunteer and Service-Learning Service at East Carolina University is...
Immune deficiency and balance disorder result from single gene defect
A genetic defect that causes a severe immune deficiency in humans may also produce balance disorders, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Iowa, The Jackson...
ECU make strides on Million Step March
Pedometers, jump ropes and two smoothie-making stationary bicycles got several hundred East Carolina University employees moving May 21 as part a statewide Million Step March. The wellness event, part of...
ECU Physicians and Eastern Neurosurgical and Spine Associates to merge
ECU Physicians and a private neurosurgery practice plan to merge and take steps toward developing the region's first neuroscience institute at East Carolina University. Eastern Neurosurgical and Spine Associates, a...
Baker-Flowers named chief diversity officer
BB&T Center for Leadership Development has awarded $114,980 in grants to advance student leadership endeavors at East Carolina University. Marilyn Sheerer, interim provost and vice chancellor academic and student affairs,...
ECU surgeon elected president of Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Dr. W. Randolph Chitwood Jr. was elected president of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons during the group's 44th annual meeting Jan. 27-29 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Chitwood is senior associate...