ECU News Services Archives

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...

Jun 02, 2020
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Message to Students Regarding Hateful Speech

ECU Students: East Carolina University is aware of hateful speech being used by a few students via social media. It doesn’t matter if it’s one student or two – this...

May 31, 2020
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ECU Statements on George Floyd and Events in Minneapolis and Greenville

MESSAGE TO STUDENTS REGARDING HATEFUL SPEECH Vice Chancellor Dr. Virginia Hardy sent a message to students on Tuesday, June 2, to officially and formally denounce hateful speech being used by...

May 29, 2020
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ECU to start fall semester Aug. 10

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Acting Provost Grant Hayes and Registrar Angela Anderson will be available to speak with members of the media at 11 a.m. Friday, May 29. Information to join this...