ECU News Services Archives

Feb 20, 2025
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Is there a poet in this hospital? Arts and humanities-informed health care

GREENVILLE, N.C. (02/19/2025) — East Carolina University’s annual Tag lecture, hosted by the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Department of English, will welcome author, teacher and former ballet...

Feb 13, 2025
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East Carolina University achieves R1 status, joins nation’s elite universities

GREENVILLE, N.C. (2/13/2025) — East Carolina University has reached a historic milestone, earning the prestigious Research 1 (R1) designation—placing it among the nation’s top-tier research universities. This recognition, announced this...

Feb 07, 2025
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Board of Trustees hears research highlights

With a 127% increase in research funding since 2018, East Carolina University is making a positive difference in the lives of students and people throughout the region, nation and world....

Jan 23, 2025
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ECU surveys historic houses in western North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene

GREENVILLE, N.C. (01/23/2025) — On Jan. 25-26, East Carolina University students and staff will conduct a historic house survey in western North Carolina in the wake of significant property damage...

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Jan 17, 2025
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Expert: Dr. Kayla Fitzke

Dr. Kayla Fitzke Assistant Professor College of Health and Human Performance Human Development and Family Science 252-328-6850 fitzkek23@ecu.edu In The News ECU empowering providers to support military spouses Find related...

Jan 17, 2025
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Expert: Dr. Nick Broskey

Dr. Nick Broskey Assistant Professor College of Health and Human Performance AAH Kinesiology 252-737-4684 broskeyn19@ecu.edu In The News NIH grant supports additional baby metabolism research Find related experts Search all...

Jan 17, 2025
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Expert: Dr. Rong Bai

Dr. Rong Bai Assistant professor College of Health and Human Performance AAH School of Social Work 252-328-4237 bair23@ecu.edu In The News Parenting project funded for early career scholar Bai Find...

Jan 14, 2025
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ECU Voyages Series features TV host, wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin

GREENVILLE, N.C. (1/20/2025) — East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences will welcome biologist and wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin to the Main Campus Student Center Ballrooms on...

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Dec 19, 2024
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2024 Highlights: A Year of Accomplishments and Impact

East Carolina University positioned 2024 as a defining year in its role as a leader in regional impact and academic excellence. From being recognized nationally for its community engagement to...

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Dec 13, 2024
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Fall 2024 graduates set sail

East Carolina University’s fall Class of 2024 graduates completed their academic journeys Friday during a commencement ceremony in Minges Coliseum. The class totaled 1,938 graduates, including 1,400 undergraduate degrees, 495...