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Jan 10, 2020
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ECU program recognized with national award for entrepreneurship innovation

East Carolina University’s student entrepreneurship program, RISE29, was honored for its co-curricular innovation by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) at its annual conference Monday in...

Dec 19, 2019
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2019: THE HIGHLIGHTS

There is much to be proud of in Pirate Nation. At East Carolina, we're leading and building. Our faculty and staff are discovering and inspiring. Our students and alumni are...

Dec 18, 2019
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ECU poll: Generational divide proves to be a major factor in marijuana legalization debate

The East Carolina University Center for Survey Research has released its latest report on American’s opinion on the legalization of marijuana. Of those polled: 62% of adults in the United States...

Dec 13, 2019
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East Carolina celebrates nearly 2,300 graduates at commencement

With pomp, circumstance and a lot of shouts and cheers, East Carolina University celebrated its 111th fall commencement for nearly 2,300 students Friday morning on campus inside Williams Arena at...

Dec 11, 2019
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ECU partners with regional schools, colleges to train teachers

East Carolina University celebrated decades of eastern North Carolina partnerships and a program rebrand at an annual College of Education (COE) advisory board meeting on Dec. 4. Partnership Teach was...

Dec 10, 2019
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ECU faculty member advises consumers on recent E. coli food outbreaks

More than 100 people including at least one North Carolina resident have been infected by E. coli bacteria in romaine lettuce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is...

Dec 06, 2019
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Van Scott named interim vice chancellor for research, economic development and engagement

Mike Van Scott, senior associate vice chancellor for East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, has been appointed interim vice chancellor for the division effective Dec. 16....

Dec 05, 2019
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SHIPSHAPE FOR THE FUTURE

East Carolina University’s graduating class of fall 2019 includes nearly 2,300 students who will receive their degrees during the Friday, Dec. 13 commencement ceremony. The students are unique and ambitious....

Dec 04, 2019
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Ask the ECU Experts: 5 tips for celebrating the season when you or a loved one struggles with addiction

For those struggling with addiction or who are in recovery, the holidays can be especially difficult, and the additional stress and temptation associated with the holiday season can trigger reuse...

Dec 04, 2019
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ECU to host coastal research conference

HIGHLIGHTS What: Coastal Conversations Conference When: Friday, Dec. 6 Where: ECU Willis Building, 300 E. First St., Greenville, NC Coastal researchers from across the state will share their work at...