News Archives

Aug 10, 1999
  • ECU News Services

ECU conducts tests for Y2K gliches

That's the word from the people who tested computers at East Carolina University in August to see how the year 2000 might affect such things as the campus payroll, purchase...

Aug 03, 1999
  • ECU News Services

ECU expects record number for fall 1999

East Carolina University officials have predicted a record number of new freshmen for the 1999 fall semester. The influx is welcome as the university begins a push for thousands of...

Aug 03, 1999
  • ECU News Services

Governor appoints Talton to ECU board of trustees

Gov. Jim Hunt has appointed James R. Talton Jr. of Raleigh, a longtime, active supporter of East Carolina University to the ECU Board of Trustees. He replaces Walter Williams of...

Jul 29, 1999
  • ECU News Services

ECU accelerator used to trace pirates and more

When it comes to the study of old artifacts, new tools evolve slowly, but one that is making a name for itself can be found at the East Carolina University...

Jul 15, 1999
  • ECU News Services

ECU board elects officers for 1999/2000

Phillip R. Dixon, a Greenville attorney, was elected chairman of the East Carolina University Board of Trustees at the board's meeting on July 16. Dixon, an ECU graduate, has been...

Jul 10, 1999
  • ECU News Services

Matthews to retire as student life chief

Dr. Alfred T. Matthews, vice chancellor for student life at East Carolina University for the last 11 years, has announced that he will retire on Sept. 1. Matthews, who was...

May 24, 1999
  • ECU News Services

Research vessel arrives home

After a 12-day voyage including dozens of stops at river locks along the Erie Canal, East Carolina University new research vessel arrived May 24 at its home port in Washington,...

May 15, 1999
  • ECU News Services

Director appointed for historical institute

Dr. David C. Dennard, a veteran faculty member who teaches southern history and culture at East Carolina University, has been named director of the ECU Institute for Historical and Cultural...

May 15, 1999
  • ECU News Services

Gilbert named dean of School of Health and Human Performance

Dr. Glen G. Gilbert, chair of the Department of Health Education and Promotion, has been named dean of the School of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University. Gilbert's...

May 15, 1999
  • ECU News Services

Northeaster douses spring commencement

East Carolina University graduates got an abbreviated commencement ceremony here on Saturday, May 15 as a light rain and brisk northeast winds chilled graduates along with their friends and family...