ECU News Services Archives

Jun 16, 2020
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College choice expert outlines students’ choices for fall

With this year’s high school seniors and other potentially college-bound students facing an even more complicated decision due to changes related to COVID-19, many are weighing non-traditional options and pathways....

Jun 15, 2020
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ECU, Vidant begin clinical trial of COVID-19 treatment

A new clinical trial headed by an East Carolina University ­­­­infectious disease specialist at Vidant Medical Center aims to prevent COVID-19 from causing the type of lung damage in patients...

Jun 11, 2020
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June 11 Coronavirus Update

Regular updates and information about COVID-19 and steps ECU is taking to protect the health and safety of our community are available on the university’s coronavirus website. Please know that...

Jun 11, 2020
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ECU announces furloughs for some employees

Because several sources of revenue have been either completely or partially reduced during the coronavirus pandemic, East Carolina University will place employees in particular units on emergency temporary furloughs and...

Jun 09, 2020
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ECU researchers use model to examine link between hurricanes, preterm births

As the Atlantic Coast prepares for another hurricane season, an old wives’ tale passed down through generations warns that when major storms make landfall, it’s not just the storm surge...

Jun 08, 2020
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Federal grant funds disaster mental health preparation and response in rural communities

East Carolina University College of Education’s counselor education program has received a grant that will fund disaster mental health preparation and response in rural communities. The project, named “Don’t Wait-Communicate:...

Jun 08, 2020
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CAHS Expert: Celeste Crawford

Dr. Celeste Crawford Clinical Assistant Professor Director of Navigate Clinic Department of Addictions & Rehabilitation Studies College of Allied Health Sciences 252-341-8233 crawfordc@ecu.edu Areas of Expertise General mental health and...

Jun 08, 2020
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CAHS Expert: Michael Wheeler

Dr. Michael Wheeler Associate Professor and Chair Department of Nutrition Science College of Allied Health Sciences 252-328-2371 wheelerm@ecu.edu Areas of Expertise Immune regulation of metabolism and liver function Find related...

Jun 08, 2020
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CAHS Expert: Nicole Arnold

Dr. Nicole Arnold Assistant Professor Department of Nutrition Science College of Allied Health Sciences 252-744-1026 arnoldni19@ecu.edu Areas of Expertise Food safety, risk communication, food labeling, consumer perceptions, food policy and...

Jun 03, 2020
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Cupola Conversations — Driving Out Darkness: Influencing Change

The wrongful death of George Floyd last week is shocking, appalling and disturbing. And, sadly, it’s not new. If we go back in history – one year, five years, forty...