ECU News Services Archives

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...

Jun 10, 2015
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SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS

One year after launching, East Carolina University’s Tools for Advanced Manufacturing (TAMV) has empowered veterans throughout eastern North Carolina with the skills and tools needed to successfully transition into the...

With College of Engineering and Technology Dean Dr. David White, second from right, at the college commencement ceremony are Amy Lyerly, Nancy Lee and Paige MacGovern. Lee is the wife of Robert Lee Jr, who died just short of earning his bachelor's degree at ECU. Along with daughters Lyerly and MacGovern, she accepted a posthumous degree in his honor.
May 21, 2015
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‘A LIFELONG GOAL’

The family of a Pitt County man who died of cancer a few months before completing his bachelor’s degree has been awarded a posthumous degree from East Carolina University. Dr....

ECU information and computer technology student Shauna Holley was selected to be a member of Cisco's Dream Team, which supports the network operations center during an international conference in San Diego. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
May 20, 2015
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LIVE EXPERIENCE

An East Carolina University information and computer technology senior is one of 10 students picked nationwide to support a worldwide education and training event this summer. Shauna Holley from Mount...

May 14, 2015
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

East Carolina University will host one of four regional input sessions for the public, faculty, staff, students and alumni to give their thoughts on the qualities most needed in the...