Jules Norwood Archives

Virginia Hardy, vice chancellor for student affairs, will retire this month after 29 years at East Carolina University.
Dec 06, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

GRACE IN SERVICE

Virginia Hardy, vice chancellor for student affairs, will retire this month after 29 years serving the students of East Carolina University. Hardy, an eastern North Carolina native, was a middle...

East Carolina University researchers are at the forefront of efforts to better understand the interactions between coastal ecosystems, communities and storm impacts.
Nov 03, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

COASTAL TEAMWORK

Along the coast of North Carolina and around the world, there is a delicate and dynamic balance between coastal ecosystems and communities. East Carolina University researchers are at the forefront...

Bradly Boaz, from left, and Krysta Byrd were recognized for their efforts to help Blake Solomonson during a medical emergency. Solomonson and his parents, Becky and Rich Belthoff, attended a recognition ceremony for Boaz and Byrd at ECU’s Main Campus Student Center.
Oct 28, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

PIRATE HEROES

When they found a fellow student in cardiac arrest, East Carolina University students Krysta Byrd and Bradly Boaz stepped in to help, and their actions helped save a life. The...

Oct 20, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

Doctoral project models fisheries, food insecurity

Samantha Farquhar, a doctoral student in East Carolina University’s Integrated Coastal Sciences program, will travel to northern Quebec next year to study and model how fisheries relate to food systems...

Aug 09, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

East Carolina University’s Dr. Jami Leibowitz, associate director of global affairs, has received a Fulbright U.S. Global Scholar Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign...

Red, white and blue smoke billow on the ECU football field over the Pirate decal. Supporters of East Carolina University raised a record $69.8 million during the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Aug 03, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

FUNDING THE FUTURE

As East Carolina University works to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s careers, Pirate Nation has gotten on board with the mission, providing the university with a record $69.8 million in...

Jul 14, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

Board of Trustees elects officers for 2022-23

The East Carolina University Board of Trustees elected its slate of officers for 2022-23 during its meeting Thursday at the Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building. Scott Shook was elected chair,...

Jul 11, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

TEAM APPROACH

Today marks the start of Dr. Robin Coger’s tenure as provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at East Carolina University. Coger comes to ECU from North Carolina A&T...

Jul 01, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

Fayetteville State students visit ECU biology lab

Undergraduate students from Fayetteville State University visited East Carolina University’s Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building last month to participate in a summer research experience as part of a continuing effort...

Jun 09, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

ECU Police prepare for busy weekend

East Carolina University will host the University of Texas for an NCAA Baseball Super Regional this weekend at Clark-LeClair Stadium. Games are scheduled for noon on Friday and Saturday, with...