ECU News Services Archives

May 04, 2015
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RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE

An organization at East Carolina University honoring medical students who exemplify humanism and professionalism expanded this year to include resident physicians. The Brody School of Medicine Chapter of the Gold...

Current, ex-officio and emerita board members of The Women's Roundtable who attended the spring meeting included, left to right: Deborah Davis ’79, ’83, Jeanne Rucks ’85, Chair-Elect Sue Collier ’81, ’91, Valeria Lassiter ’90, Julie Batton ’96, Director of Women’s Philanthropy Stephanie Bunn, Chair Gail Herring ’79, Dr. Virginia Hardy ’93, Kay Chalk ’76, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement Chris Dyba, Mary Plybon ’71, SGA Secretary Katie Swanner, Toya Jacobs ’97, ’06, Dr. Carolyn Breedlove ’70, Martha Logemann, Amanda Tilley ’03. Not pictured were Kara Blount ’96, Sabrina Bengel, Sheilah Cotton ’75, ’77, Nicole Kloss ’00, Brenda Myrick ’92, Allison Peel ’99, Mary Schulken ’79 and Nancy Ballard (Ex-Officio). (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Apr 28, 2015
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‘BOLD AND AMBITIOUS GOAL’

The Women’s Roundtable at East Carolina University plans to endow two new undergraduate student scholarships through a two-year, $300,000 fundraising campaign. The endowments will provide annual financial support for an...

Apr 24, 2015
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FUN IN THE SUN

East Carolina University enjoyed a day of sunshine and fun April 23 during Barefoot on the Mall, an annual outdoor event sponsored by the Student Activities Board. Inflatables, games and...

Apr 22, 2015
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EARTH DAY AT ECU

Young visitors enjoyed hands-on science activities at East Carolina University April 21 as part of Earth Day celebrations. The Earth Day Expo included live animals and plants, interactive demonstrations and...

The East Carolina University School of Music Chamber Singers, pictured above, were the winners in the 13th International Maribor Choral Competition Gallus in April. They were the only choral group invited from the United States and the first American choir to win the award in the history of the competition. (Contributed photos)
Apr 14, 2015
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‘A TRUE HONOR’

The East Carolina University School of Music Chamber Singers became the first American choir ever to win the 13th International Maribor Choral Competition Gallus held April 10-12 in Maribor, Slovenia....

Apr 08, 2015
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DEVELOPING LEADERS

Top business executives shared leadership advice and experiences with more than 1,000 East Carolina University students during a professional conference held on campus March 31 - April 1. The ECU...

Crowds of visitors stream into Jarvis Hall during Admitted Student Day on campus March 28. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Mar 31, 2015
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PIRATES ABOARD!

With close to 5,000 guests in attendance for Pirates Aboard! Admitted Student Day, campus was buzzing with activity on March 28. Future students and their families spent the day gathering...

Photo by Cliff Hollis
Mar 30, 2015
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HANDS-ON ENTERTAINMENT

The 11th Annual Youth Arts Festival brought children of all ages to campus March 28 despite cold, damp weather that moved the festival inside the Jenkins Fine Arts Building. More...

Mar 24, 2015
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An Impact in the Billions

East Carolina University generates $2.8 billion for North Carolina’s economy— dollars that make a mark on the state, eastern North Carolina, and our local area. These dollars come from research...

Students made their way to class on Feb. 24 as snow fell throughout the day, leading to cancellation of all classes after 3:30 p.m. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Feb 25, 2015
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A TASTE OF WINTER

For consecutive Tuesdays in February, winter weather forced closures and disrupted schedules at East Carolina University. After a winter storm brought approximately three inches of snow on Tuesday, Feb. 24,...