Kelly Setzer Archives

Tyree Barnes, an ECU senior from Weldon, presented student concerns about the name of Aycock Hall during the Nov. 21 Board of Trustees meeting on campus. A number of students attended the meeting and supported Barnes by standing throughout his presentation. (Photos by Jay Clark)
Nov 21, 2014
  • Crystal Baity
  • Kelly Setzer

STOPPING THE ‘BRAIN DRAIN’

The East Carolina University Board of Trustees is recommending a 5 percent tuition increase for in-state undergraduate and graduate students in each of the next two academic years. For in-state...

ECU students listen carefully to discussion of preparedness efforts during a panel discussion of Ebola and campus readiness. (Photos by Cliff Hollis)
Nov 19, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

LOCALLY PREPARED

Ebola preparation continues at ECU Among the ongoing efforts of campus officials: The ECU Communicable Disease Planning Committee (CDPC) has been meeting since early August, and had identified/made contact with...

Visitors attend the Academic and Student Services Fair
Oct 17, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

A GLOBAL ISSUE

Ebola preparation at ECU As the country braces for more diagnoses of Ebola, ECU is making plans to ensure the campus community remains safe and protected from the virus. Bill...

Sep 19, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

FOCUS ON FINANCES

North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper visited East Carolina University on Thursday as part of an initiative to educate college consumers on making wise financial choices. Cooper hosted approximately 35...

Sep 12, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

‘READY TO LEARN’

Incoming kindergartners throughout eastern North Carolina will soon be better prepared for classroom learning thanks to a $1.3 million grant awarded to East Carolina University. ECU’s Department of Child Development...

Aug 08, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

CHANGING LIVES

For teenagers with autism, the normal challenges of high school are amplified. East Carolina University is hosting a summer camp for autistic teens to nurture interpersonal skills and build confidence....

Aug 05, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

SHIFTING SANDS

East Carolina University will soon be researching new ways to maintain and rebuild North Carolina’s cherished coastline following damage from hurricanes and tropical storms. In a two-year cooperative agreement with...

Jul 31, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

‘AHEAD OF THE CURVE’

East Carolina University is taking steps to strengthen its record on campus security at the same time a University of North Carolina report has outlined system-wide best practices on safety...

Jun 16, 2014
  • Kelly Setzer

FULL ‘STEAM’ AHEAD

East Carolina University is partnering on a comprehensive, hands-on initiative aimed at fueling a regional advanced manufacturing and innovation workforce beginning with middle school students. The Golden LEAF Foundation has...