News Archives

Jul 28, 2021
  • Rob Spahr

CANCER CLINICAL TRIALS

A new clinical trial partnership between East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine and Vidant Health, which officially began on Jan. 1, has been awarded membership to the Alliance for...

Jul 27, 2021
  • Spaine Stephens

PEDIATRIC CAMPS REOPEN

In a picturesque setting with the signature outdoor features of eastern North Carolina — water, pines, a stretch of blue sky — children living with health care challenges are spending...

Jul 26, 2021
  • Matt Smith

FIGHTING CANCER

A compound developed by an associate professor at East Carolina University could lead to more effective skin cancer treatments.  Dr. Rukiyah Van Dross-Anderson, a faculty member in the Brody School of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology...

Jul 23, 2021
  • Jules Norwood

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

During the July 23 meeting of the East Carolina University Board of Trustees, three reappointed members and four new members of the board were sworn in, and the new class...

Jul 23, 2021
  • Jamie Smith

VICE CHANCELLOR APPOINTMENTS

Today, based on the recommendation of Chancellor Philip Rogers, East Carolina University’s Board of Trustees approved the appointment of two long-time employees to key senior administrative roles at ECU. Stephanie...

Jul 22, 2021
  • Spaine Stephens

DENTAL DYNAMO

When Octavia Miller visits home in Duplin County, her purpose goes deeper than simply returning to her roots — it’s also about giving back to the people and the land that raised...

Jul 12, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

Student: Christian Penister

Christian Penister’s admiration for his childhood dentist and desire to provide care for the underserved led him to dentistry. Penister, a third-year student in East Carolina University’s School of Dental...

Jul 12, 2021
  • Matt Smith

STORMY OUTLOOK

A new paper published by an East Carolina University researcher in the Department of Coastal Studies shines light on the effect human-made infrastructure and natural topography has on coastal wetlands after...

Jul 09, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

INCREASING STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

Chandler Ward and Savannah Slade, president and vice president of the East Carolina University Student Government Association, are tapping their business backgrounds to serve students. The duo, both pursuing degrees...

Jul 08, 2021
  • Kristen Martin

SERVING RURAL

A core value of the College of Education at East Carolina University is serving rural communities. A partnership with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC)...