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Dr. Baohong Zhang, whose research focuses on microRNAs and cotton biology, said if he can pinpoint which microRNAs and genes affect fiber growth, that knowledge can be used to produce higher crop yields.
Feb 05, 2019
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DR. BAOHANG ZHANG

ECU biology professor Dr. Baohong Zhang has been recognized with several honors for his contributions in plant science, particularly for his discoveries on microRNAs and cotton biology. Zhang’s research focuses...

Feb 05, 2019
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CHANGING LIVES THROUGH RESEARCH

East Carolina University researchers and inventors will be recognized Tuesday evening, Feb. 5, at the university’s third annual Research and Scholarship Awards. The awards will honor ECU faculty with the...

Jan 30, 2019
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Bright named associate dean for ECU Brody School of Medicine admissions

Cedric M. Bright, associate dean for inclusive excellence at the UNC School of Medicine, has been named associate dean for admissions for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina...

Jan 30, 2019
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ECU to host Part-Time Job and Internship Fair for students and alumni

East Carolina University Career Services will hold the Spring 2019 Part-Time Job and Internship Fair on Feb. 7 in the Main Campus Student Center Ballroom from 1-4 p.m. The event...

Jan 30, 2019
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Collaboratory Announced: ECU harnessing big data to aid regional industries

East Carolina University reinforced its commitment to drive economic growth in the region Monday with the announcement of a new Economic Growth Collaboratory. More than 100 industry and community leaders...

Jan 23, 2019
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ECU event celebrates life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

East Carolina University will present Payton Head as the keynote speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. in Main Campus Student Center Ballroom. A...

Jan 15, 2019
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Pirates prepare for 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge

The 23rd annual Polar Bear Plunge is set for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at the East Carolina University Student Recreation Center. All ECU students, faculty and staff are invited to...

Jan 15, 2019
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ECU’s online programs ranked among the best in the nation

Online programs at East Carolina University have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. ECU’s online graduate programs in business, criminal justice, education...

Jan 10, 2019
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ECU names new chief audit officer

Wayne Poole has been named the chief audit officer for East Carolina University’s Office of Internal Audit and Management Advisory Services. He began his duties Jan. 1. After a national...

Jan 04, 2019
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ECU to hold ribbon cutting ceremony for Main Campus Student Center

East Carolina University will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new Main Campus Student Center at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7. The Main Campus Student Center is...