ECU News Services Archives

Oct 05, 2015
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Committees announced for ECU Chancellor search

Steve Jones, Chairman of the East Carolina Board of Trustees, has announced the formation and membership of two committees to begin the process of selecting the next chancellor of the...

Sep 28, 2015
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Student: Anita Ward

College:  Business Major: Business Age:  50 Class:  Senior Hometown: Asheville Clubs & Organizations: Church choir, chair of Council of Ministries at Knightdale United Methodist Church, Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma...

Sep 17, 2015
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NOVEL APPROACH

About Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States. In 1987, it surpassed breast cancer to become the leading cause...

Members of Greek Life welcome new ECU students to the annual convocation and welcome before the startup of the fall semester. Palooza and Student Convocation were held Aug. 23. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Aug 24, 2015
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‘THIS IS THE PLACE’

Freshmen join in community service New Honors College students spent their first full day at East Carolina University off campus helping others. Incoming freshmen participated in Service Day, which introduced...

Aug 21, 2015
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SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS

As undergraduate students begin a new semester at East Carolina University, they will need to be aware of recent changes to several academic rules. The new academic rules—aimed at supporting...

ECU Athletic Director Jeff Compher
Aug 20, 2015
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SECOND TOUR

East Carolina University Director of Athletics Jeff Compher is participating in the 2015 Senior Leader Engagement Program (SLEP) sponsored by United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter. The program marks...

East Carolina University will establish the Miller School of Entrepreneurship in the College of Business, providing opportunities for ECU students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. (Photo by Jay Clark)
Jul 15, 2015
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ECU to establish region’s first School of Entrepreneurship

East Carolina University today announced its plan to create the first School of Entrepreneurship in the East, made possible by a generous commitment of $5 million by a Raleigh area...

ECU student and STEPP Program Mentor Alysha Gray demonstrates the Livescribe smartpen, which helps students with learning disabilities take notes in class. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Jul 08, 2015
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PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

Incoming students with learning disabilities are gaining valuable experience using assistive learning technology through a summer program at East Carolina University. ECU is one of three universities in the University...

Jul 01, 2015
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Ballard to step down as ECU chancellor in 2016

Chancellor Steve Ballard announced today he will step down as East Carolina University's top leader next year, serving in his current role until July 1, 2016. Ballard has served as...

Jun 29, 2015
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COMMON INSPIRATION

The theme of this year’s issue of the award-winning North Carolina Literary Review is “North Carolina Literature in a Global Context.” The print issue features cover art by Chapel Hill...