Philanthropy Archives

Dec 15, 2021
  • Erin Ward

Here are the planned gifts that made a difference at ECU this year

Each year, East Carolina University donors make planned gifts that pave the way for future students, faculty and pivotal projects. This year was no different, with donors supporting areas across...

Dec 10, 2021
  • Erin Ward

ECU speech and hearing clinic donations top $1 million

Nearly 1 in 12 U.S. children aged 3-17 have a disorder related to voice, speech, language or swallowing, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. Two...

Approximately $95,000 in study abroad scholarships were awarded to students during East Carolina University's 2021 International Awards Ceremony ceremony.
Nov 17, 2021
  • ECU News Services
  • Jamie Smith

RECOGNIZING INTERNATIONALIZATION

East Carolina University celebrated the beginning of International Education Week on Monday during the university’s International Awards Ceremony. Faculty, staff and students were recognized for their outstanding work in pursuing...

Dr. Philip Rogers gives a report to the ECU Board of Trustees. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Nov 12, 2021
  • ECU News Services

EYE TO THE FUTURE

East Carolina University marked several milestones Friday as it kicked off a historic fundraising campaign and took the first step in the final approval process of creating ECU Health. At...

Nov 11, 2021
  • Rob Spahr

VETERAN SMILES

It is not uncommon to see civilians thank military veterans for their service, but it is not every day when the veteran replies by thanking the civilian for their service...

Nov 10, 2021
  • Erin Ward

RECOGNIZING MILITARY SERVICE

The Distinguished Military Service Society honored service to the nation and service to East Carolina University at a ceremony and dinner held at the Greenville Hilton on Friday. In partnership...

Oct 22, 2021
  • Erin Ward

HEALTHIER MOMS, HEALTHIER BABIES

To get to a prenatal appointment, Stephanie Massey must leave the small town of Newport in the eastern edge of North Carolina and drive 70 miles inland on rural roads...

Oct 21, 2021
  • Erin Ward

Brody’s Albernaz lecture teaches students that compassion is key part of medicine

It’s no secret that health care workers everywhere are facing burnout right now. This can cause physicians to detach from their patients and surroundings for their own wellbeing.   “When...

Oct 12, 2021
  • Erin Ward

BRAIN HEALTH

Decades before someone starts experiencing the hand tremors, shaking or loss of balance associated with Parkinson’s disease, changes in their gut could signal potential problems. Researchers at East Carolina University’s...

Oct 08, 2021
  • ECU Contributor

ALUMNI AWARDS

The East Carolina University Alumni Association recognized six alumni at A Purple and Gold Evening, its annual awards ceremony Oct. 1 at the Greenville Convention Center. The awards, which were...