Service Archives

A smiling young woman in a black Pirate Tennis long sleeve T-shirt holds a tennis racket in her right hand.
May 02, 2025
  • Steven Grandy

Muzzolon aces her ECU experience

The first few nights for any college freshman are often challenging. East Carolina University women’s tennis student-athlete Martina Muzzolon, a native of Padua, Italy, encountered an unexpected obstacle on her...

Two people with their back to the camera wear purple graduation caps and gowns.
May 02, 2025
  • University Communications

Meet the ECU Class of 2025

On Friday, May 9 more than 4,600 students will graduate from East Carolina University. The Class of 2025 will carry more than diplomas as they close this chapter of their...

Apr 30, 2025
  • Benjamin Abel

Doctoral nursing students advance ECU’s research legacy, global impact

Three East Carolina University College of Nursing doctoral students will graduate in May, bringing a wealth of innovation and knowledge to the profession through their research and scholarship in an...

Apr 28, 2025
  • Benjamin Abel

Critical care lessons help bridge global health gaps

A plane ticket to Butare, Rwanda isn’t cheap, but it’s hard to put a price tag on the lifesaving skills that East Carolina University’s College of Nursing professor Dr. Kristie...

A large group of people hold shovels as they stand behind a small sandpit.
Apr 25, 2025
  • Ken Buday

ECU trustees celebrate a year of accomplishments

By the Numbers The Isley Indoor Performance Center and Wornom Family Field will include: 85,000 square feet of space 120-yard synthetic turf field 580 tons of structural steel 2,000 truckloads...

Five young adults stand on a stage. They are each holding a certificate near their waist.
Apr 23, 2025
  • Steven Grandy

Pirates honored at University Awards for Service

East Carolina University honored the exceptional service and leadership of 180 faculty, staff and students during the University Awards for Service ceremony on April 17 in the Main Campus Student...

Two females with brown hair wearing dark-colored campus EMS pullovers pack supplies and tools into their campus ambulance.
Apr 21, 2025
  • Kristen Martin

Student-led EMS team enhances campus emergency response

Less than five-minute response time. That was one of the first inspirations behind Campus Emergency Medical Services (EMS), a new first responder agency at East Carolina University. “I started working...

Apr 17, 2025
  • Crystal Baity

Outstanding faculty honored at 2025 University Teaching Awards

East Carolina University celebrated faculty members who excel in the classroom and beyond at the 2025 University Teaching Awards ceremony Tuesday in the Main Campus Student Center. “Our students, region...

Apr 15, 2025
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Annual service event encourages community volunteerism

Across Pirate Nation, alumni are gearing up to serve their communities as part of the second annual ECU Alumni Days of Service hosted by the East Carolina University Alumni Association...

Apr 08, 2025
  • Bobby Ampezzan

Child life specialists treat childhood fears, grow resilient humans

Thursday mornings at the Brody Outpatient Clinic’s pediatric hematology-oncology practice is given over to children with sickle cell disease, a congenital condition that limits aerobic activity and can be painful...