Kim Tilghman Archives

An aerial photo looking over Greenville’s cityscape with a train crossing the Pirate Nation overpass rails in the foreground and housing and businesses in the background.
Oct 04, 2024
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Report finds ECU fuels region and state’s economy

A recent economic impact report highlights how East Carolina University’s operations significantly benefit the region and the state. The report, generated by Drs. Meghan Millea and Vera Tabakova in ECU’s...

Sep 17, 2024
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ECU undergrads build career confidence through the SECU Public Fellows Internship program

Over the summer, 20 East Carolina University undergraduates took part in the rewarding and impactful SECU Public Fellows Internship (PFI) program. The internship program places in-state undergraduate students with government...

Sep 17, 2024
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Student works with organization to help area near hometown

Inside a charming Greek revival in historic downtown Murfreesboro, Joe Harris Jr. sits at a desk surrounded by NC Watermelon Festival signs and flyers, working on last minute tasks ahead...

Sep 17, 2024
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ECU senior gains skills and finds new career goal through internship

Yanelis Romero is full of enthusiasm and energy — great qualities for a program assistant working with kids. Her energy is reflected in her resume as well. Originally from Puerto...

Sep 17, 2024
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Graduating senior finds career direction through internship program

The Historic Turnage Theater, located on Main Street in Washington, N.C., has a rich history as a shoe store, a vaudeville theater, and a movie theater for “the talkies.” Today,...

Jul 18, 2024
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ECU researcher wins state venture challenge

Dr. Rukiyah Van Dross-Anderson, professor in East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, won the second statewide NC Biotech Venture Challenge on June 27. She received $40,000 from the North...

Jul 02, 2024
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Economic development program certifies 16 professionals

East Carolina University’s Economic Development Academy certified its largest group with 16 members completing the program this year. The economic development certification provides those in the profession with a competitive...

Jun 06, 2024
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Cancer researcher advances to NCBiotech Venture Challenge finals

The North Carolina Biotechnology Center, a partner of East Carolina University, held its second regional NC Biotech Venture Challenge on May 23. The semifinal pitch competition with teams representing North...

May 23, 2024
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ECU researcher approved for NCInnovation funding for promising melanoma treatment

NCInnovation NCInnovation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation focused on supporting North Carolina public university research that has commercial promise. NCInnovation deploys funding, mentors and support services so that university proofs-of-concept...

May 22, 2024
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Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Annika Bhardwaj

Cary native Annika Bhardwaj is excited to start her journey at East Carolina University in the fall. She arrives with many impressive accomplishments and ready to embark on even more...