Erin Ward Archives

Nov 18, 2019
  • Erin Ward

In Hulu’s ‘Dollface,’ ECU alumna Beth Grant channels her inner cat lady

Actress Beth Grant has enjoyed impressive longevity in her Hollywood career, with appearances in more than 100 movies and TV shows. You’ll know her as nurse Beverly in “The Mindy...

Nov 04, 2019
  • Erin Ward

MILITARY APPRECIATION

In one week, East Carolina University inducted two members into the Distinguished Military Service Society, hosted its annual Military Appreciation Day football game and was named one of the best...

Oct 25, 2019
  • Erin Ward

LEARNING DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH

For many students with learning disabilities, the idea of college is just that — an idea. Students with learning disabilities attend four-year colleges at half the rate of other young adults,...

Sep 27, 2019
  • Erin Ward

DEDICATED TO DENTISTRY

On a hot summer day in New Bern, long lines of people waited to get into the Garber United Methodist Church, but not to worship. On this day, the pews...

Sep 11, 2019
  • Erin Ward

FLORENCE ANNIVERSARY

A year after Hurricane Florence tore through the small community of Pollocksville, the post office remains closed. The squat red brick building, along with the town hall on the edge...

ECU experienced a successful fiscal year 2018-19, raising $52.3 million.
Jul 30, 2019
  • Erin Ward

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS

Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, East Carolina University alumni, friends, faculty and other supporters committed $52.3 million to the university. This successful fiscal year surpasses last year’s...

Jun 28, 2019
  • Erin Ward

BRING THE FUNNY

East Carolina University alumna McKenna Cox will appear on NBC’s new show “Bring the Funny” this summer. The 10-episode series, set to premiere July 9, features “the best of the...

Jun 13, 2019
  • Erin Ward

PIRATE AT THE TONYS

East Carolina University alumnus Malcolm Armwood has traveled a hellish path to Broadway. That is to say, moving to New York City and getting cast in shows did not happen...

May 24, 2019
  • Erin Ward

GALLUP SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS

East Carolina University graduates are well prepared for life after graduation, actively engaged at work and feel their education was worth the cost, a recent Gallup survey found. ECU was...

Medals
May 21, 2019
  • Erin Ward

Neha Makanangot

EC Scholars have a reputation for being star students, and Neha Makanangot is no exception. Before ever stepping foot on ECU’s campus as a freshman in the class of 2023,...