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Sep 12, 2019
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Science on the Sound lecture highlights seacoast plants of the Carolinas

ECU Integrated Coastal Programs and the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) are hosting a lecture on seacoast plants of the Carolinas as part of the Science on the Sound lecture series....

Sep 11, 2019
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ECU welcomed one of the largest freshman classes in university history

After graduating a record-breaking number of students during the 2018-2019 academic year, East Carolina University welcomed the third largest freshman class in the university’s history this fall. “I believe we...

Sep 09, 2019
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Zigas named interim university counsel

Paul Zigas has been appointed interim university counsel and vice chancellor for legal affairs for East Carolina University effective Sept. 16, pending approval by the UNC Board of Governors. Zigas...

Sep 09, 2019
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ECU Police: No threat on ECU campus

At approximately 11:54 a.m. today, Sept. 9, ECU Police received a call from someone who heard rumors there was an active shooter on campus at Todd Dining Hall on ECU’s...

Sep 09, 2019
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Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur to visit ECU as Voyages premier lecturer

Soledad O’Brien, award-winning journalist and entrepreneur, will present “Diversity: On TV, Behind the Scenes and in our Lives,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 in Wright Auditorium at East Carolina...

Sep 06, 2019
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ECU cleaning up after Hurricane Dorian

East Carolina University officials monitored the effects of Hurricane Dorian throughout the night and completed interior and exterior inspections of campus buildings and infrastructure this morning as the storm moved...

Sep 03, 2019
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Hurricane Dorian Update: ECU classes canceled Thursday at 3 p.m. and Friday

Because of the anticipated wind and rain bands as Hurricane Dorian moves off the coast of North Carolina, East Carolina University will cancel classes beginning at or after 3 p.m....

Aug 30, 2019
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Kovar, 9 ECU Nursing alumni named Distinguished Public Health Nurses

College of Nursing faculty member Dr. Cheryl Kovar has been named a Distinguished Public Health Nurse in North Carolina. Kovar, an assistant professor in the advanced nursing practice and education department,...

Aug 29, 2019
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N.C. trio awarded ECU’s most prestigious scholarship

Three medical students at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine have been awarded the university’s most prestigious scholarship. Brandon Garcia, Kayla Mayes and Grant O’Brien – who like their classmates are...

Aug 28, 2019
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ECU team gets grant to help communities adjust to sea level rise

A nearly $300,000 grant will allow a team of researchers from East Carolina University to look at sea level rise and its impact on communities. The $299,454, two-year grant comes...