ECU News Services Archives

Aug 12, 2009
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ECU report explores climate, weather and tourism

GREENVILLE, N.C. —   Every day, vacationers decide where to travel and what activities to pursue based on a primary factor: the weather.  A new report by East Carolina University’s...

Aug 12, 2009
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ECU cell phone drive assists Family Violence Center

GREENVILLE, N.C. —   For the second year, East Carolina University’s Student Legal Services will conduct a cell phone drive to benefit the Family Violence Center of Pitt County.  Used...

Aug 07, 2009
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NCDOT grant to fund ECU study on tire/pavement noise

GREENVILLE, N.C.  —   Three East Carolina University faculty members have been awarded a two-year grant from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to examine tire/pavement noise on state...

Jul 30, 2009
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ECU course for first-year students focuses on leadership

GREENVILLE, N.C.—   A special course for first-year students at East Carolina University will gain an additional component this fall focused on leadership development.  COAD1000 is a course that helps...

Jun 26, 2009
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Local bank pledges funds for ECU’s Access Scholarship program

GREENVILLE, N.C.  —   Eastern North Carolina-based the little bank pledged $50,000 to East Carolina University’s Second Century Campaign in support for student scholarships at ECU. On June 23 at...

Jun 10, 2009
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New student orientation begins June 15 at ECU

GREENVILLE, N.C. —   New student orientation begins June 15 and continues through July 21 at East Carolina University.  More than 4,000 students – both first-year and transfer students –...

Jun 03, 2009
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ECU hosts second Latino Leadership Summit June 5

GREENVILLE, N.C.   —   East Carolina University and the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN) will host the second annual Latino Leadership Summit June 5. Events will take place...

May 28, 2009
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ECU earns StormReady designation

GREENVILLE, N.C. —   While no university can be storm proof, East Carolina University has earned the distinction of being storm ready. NOAA’s National Weather Service recognized ECU as a...

May 22, 2009
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‘Three Cups of Tea’ is ECU’s summer reading selection

GREENVILLE, N.C.—   A nonfiction work chronicling one man’s mission to change the world one school at a time has been picked by East Carolina University as its “Pirate Read,”...

May 20, 2009
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ECU students chosen for state internships

GREENVILLE, N.C.  —   Two East Carolina University students are among 100 North Carolina college, graduate and law students who have been selected for 10-week summer internships with state agencies,...