University News Archives

ECU’s online programs have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News.
Jan 09, 2018
  • Crystal Baity

BEST IN THE NATION

Online graduate programs in business, criminal justice, education and nursing at East Carolina University have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. The...

A study of the potential impacts of GenX will test tapwater as well as blood and urine samples from residents exposed to the compound.
Jan 08, 2018
  • Jules Norwood

CONTAMINATION COLLABORATION

Some projects are too important – and cover too many disciplines – for one researcher to tackle alone. That’s why a study of the potential health impacts of GenX on...

Jan 04, 2018
  • Crystal Baity

METAL MAKERS

This year’s Material Topics Symposium in East Carolina University’s College of Art and Design will be the biggest in its nine-year history. Scheduled Jan. 12-14, it’s the only annual event...

From left, Dr. Paul Mounsey, ECU's new chief of cardiac electrophysiology and ECU cardiac surgeon Dr. Andy Kiser are part of the new atrial fibrillation management team at ECHI.
Dec 21, 2017
  • Amy Adams Ellis
  • Angela Todd

HEARTS IN RHYTHM

The Brody School of Medicine at ECU and Vidant Health have announced the opening of North Carolina’s first specialized atrial fibrillation management clinic, located within the East Carolina Heart Institute...

ECU Lab School scholars show off their surprise holiday gifts inside the Lab School at South Greenville Elementary School.
Dec 21, 2017
  • Cole Dittmer

WARM FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Each child at the East Carolina University Lab School carefully examined the mystery bag with purple and gold ribbons that magically appeared at their desks. On the Wednesday morning before...

New ECU Police Chief Jon Barnwell’s swearing-in ceremony Friday, Dec. 15.
Dec 18, 2017
  • Doug Boyd

NEW POLICE CHIEF

Friday’s swearing-in ceremony was a bit like a homecoming for East Carolina University Police Chief Jon Barnwell. His wife and two sons were there, along with present and former co-workers...

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Dec 13, 2017
  • Jamie Smith

ADVOCATING FOR GLOBAL LEARNING

East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil P. Staton has been appointed to the NAFSA: Association of International Educators board of directors. NAFSA, based in Washington, D.C., is the world’s largest and...

Dec 08, 2017
  • Spaine Stephens

A MISSION OF SERVICE

A champion for quality health care in the East and a face of university leadership and service has announced his retirement from the Brody School of Medicine at ECU. Dr....

Dec 05, 2017
  • Jules Norwood

FALL COMMENCEMENT

John Clark, senior vice president of sales and operations for Fenway Sports Management, will deliver the address at East Carolina University’s Fall Commencement ceremony. The event will take place at...

Dr. Donna Roberson, left, discusses the contents of an AIDS brochure with Jessica Pelletier.
Dec 01, 2017
  • Natalie Sayewich

LEADER IN HIV CARE

An ECU College of Nursing faculty member will help to shape the research and treatment of HIV and AIDS worldwide over the next three years after being elected to the...