A celebration of research
East Carolina University celebrated research and its impact as the Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement held its annual Research and Creative Achievement Week (RCAW) April 6-10. RCAW demonstrates...
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Community college transfer agreement offers dental hygiene graduates new ECU degree option
When Ashleigh Tolin became a hygienist in the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine last year, she was confident in the training she received at Coastal Carolina Community College....
Study explores group therapy for osteoarthritis relief
An interdisciplinary team composed of an East Carolina University physical therapist, an ECU Health doctor, and their physical therapy and nursing students recently wrapped up a pilot research study exploring...
Built for Speed: Engineering students build racing boat
Pirates have always faced challenges on the sea. For eight engineering students at East Carolina University, that challenge means designing and building a boat for the Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP)...
ECU graduate programs among best nationally in new ranking
East Carolina University’s College of Nursing and the Brody School of Medicine are among the best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools...
Halfway to MD, students don white coats for front-line patient care
On March 28, the class of 2028 at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine gathered in a university ballroom surrounded by family, friends and physician leaders at the school to be...
ECU dental school’s Sonríe Clinic creates smiles
The sixth annual Sonríe Clinic in Ross Hall breathed new life into a special event created through a labor of love. The student-led event, headed up by the school’s chapter...
Fairy tales inspire ECU spring dance concert, opera
Many people know the story of “Cinderella” from the multiple text, stage and film productions, and audiences will have the chance to see two more versions in the coming weeks...
ECU earns 2026-27 Military Friendly School designation
East Carolina University has been recognized nationally for creating meaningful educational pathways for military-affiliated students. ECU has been named a Gold-level Military Friendly School and Military Spouse Friendly School by...
Match Day 2026
Medical students across the country learned Friday where they will spend the next several years completing their residencies, the postgraduate training program for recent medical school graduates to gain specialized...