News Archives

Sep 16, 2005
  • Crystal Baity

ECU research team publishes findings on breast self exam

Three East Carolina University researchers who have conducted long-term surveys with eastern North Carolina women found that proper breast self examinations are not uniformly understood or practiced. The findings, published...

Sep 16, 2005
  • ECU News Services

ECU to offer free online courses for students affected by Katrina

East Carolina University will offer free online courses to students affected by Hurricane Katrina as part of a national relief campaign. ECU, UNC-Greensboro and Appalachian State University are the three...

Sep 16, 2005
  • ECU News Services

Geographers study Katrina’s effects on ocean floor

East Carolina University researchers are evaluating the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the ocean floor in the Gulf region. As part of a $150,000 National Science Foundation grant, nine ECU...

Sep 13, 2005
  • Jeannine Manning Hutson

Ophelia closes most Brody School of Medicine clinics

Because of Tropical Storm Ophelia, most patient-care services at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University will be closed Wednesday. The Pediatric Outpatient Center will be open 8...

Sep 13, 2005
  • ECU News Services

University cancels classes, closes campus

Because of the threat posed by Hurricane Ophelia, East Carolina University classes will be canceled Wednesday and the university will be closed. Residence and dining halls will remain open, as...

Sep 09, 2005
  • Jeannine Manning Hutson

Annual Health Law Forum set for Sept. 14–CANCELED DUE TO TROPICAL STORM OPHELIA

The dean of the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University will discuss physician board certification during the 27th annual Health Law Forum Sept. 14 at the City Hotel...

Sep 09, 2005
  • Doug Boyd

Trauma Center earns national recognition

Already holding the highest state designation, the Trauma Center at Pitt County Memorial Hospital, led by East Carolina University physicians, has received similar recognition from a national group. PCMH has...

Sep 09, 2005
  • ECU News Services

Bassman named editor of UNC-system undergraduate research journal

Michael Bassman, associate vice chancellor and director of the Honors Program, EC Scholars and undergraduate research at East Carolina University, was named founding editor of the UNC system’s “Undergraduate Research...

Sep 07, 2005
  • ECU News Services

Pilot program connects Honduran migrant families electronically

A pilot program conducted by East Carolina University researchers aims to reduce the physical and mental stresses faced by migrant workers in the United States. El Puente, or The Bridge,...

Sep 03, 2005
  • ECU News Services

ECU TRANSIT TO CURB BUS ROUTES

East Carolina University Student Transit Services will curb several late night routes in wake of the fuel shortage and Gov. Mike Easley's mandate to avoid non-essential travel. ECU Transit Adviser...