ECU News Services Archives

Jul 16, 2020
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New research from ECU suggests Blackbeard ran the QAR aground on purpose

It has long been speculated by historians that the notorious pirate Blackbeard may have intentionally run his ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge (QAR), aground off the coast of North Carolina...

Jul 14, 2020
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ECU researcher co-authors international plea for government, businesses to avoid harmful chemicals

WHAT: A group of 16 scientists from universities, the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the European Environment Agency, and non-governmental organizations recently published a peer-reviewed article in Environmental Science &...

Jul 10, 2020
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BOT ELECTS OFFICERS

The East Carolina University Board of Trustees elected its slate of officers for 2020-21 during its regular July meeting on Thursday. The board met via video conference due to the...

Jul 09, 2020
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New Guidance from DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)

On Monday, July 8, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued new guidance related to international student visa eligibility for Fall 2020. According to...

Jul 08, 2020
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Student Health Insurance Eligibility Updates for DE/Online students

With the recent events due to COVID-19, the UNC Systems office has allowed us to offer the Student Blue insurance to students who wish to enroll.   Previously for traditional students, the...

Jul 08, 2020
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ECU School of Dental Medicine receives $3.2 million to fund scholarships for disadvantaged students

The ECU School of Dental Medicine has received a $3.2 million grant to continue its Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program, funding scholarships for economically disadvantaged students over the next...

Jul 01, 2020
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ECU COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form

ECU Student Health Services has initiated a “COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form” for current ECU students via PiratePort. The form, when submitted by the student, notifies ECU Student Health Services to enable...

Jul 01, 2020
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CARES Act Reporting — June 30

As required by the Department of Education, ECU is providing the following information to our campus community and will update this content every 45 days. New update: Aug. 15 CARES...

Jun 29, 2020
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CON Expert: Wanda Lancaster

Dr. Wanda Lancaster Clinical Associate Professor Director, PMHNP Program Advance Practice Nursing College of Nursing 252-744-6530 lancasterw17@ecu.edu Areas of Expertise Health care issues of the LGBT population, sensory modulation use,...

Jun 29, 2020
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CON Expert: Pamela Reis

Dr. Pamela Reis Associate Professor Department of Nursing Science College of Nursing 252-744-6478 reisp@ecu.edu Areas of Expertise Nurse midwifery education, primary care in rural and underserved communities, interprofessional education, self-care...