Ronnie Woodward Archives

Mar 04, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

Global scholar Hegde speaks at alma mater in India

The 2026 College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan (Autonomous) International Conference, in Mumbai, India, was a hybrid conference, giving guests worldwide the opportunity to attend in person or join online....

Feb 18, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

Students get creative in real-world redesigns

Saccades are rapid eye movements that shift gaze from one point to another, playing a role as a person enters a new room. East Carolina University student Laci Deal thought...

An outdoor wedding ceremony with a bride, groom, reverend and handful of guests standing under large columns between brick buildings.
Feb 09, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

They returned to campus to say ‘I do’

Two 1978 East Carolina University graduates were ready to be married in 2025, and they needed to decide on a ceremony location. It was a mutual decision. “We both knew...

Two women laugh on one side of a pickleball court as they each hold their pickleball paddle.
Jan 21, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

Pickleball serves up community, social connections

The sport of pickleball can be a connector, pairing East Carolina University students with faculty members and aging adults. One enjoyable thread for players: No phone required. “In a world...

A college faculty member standing in front trees of and a building with a large Pirate logo on it.
Jan 05, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

Faculty: Dr. Tony Kulas

An East Carolina University student in the Department of Kinesiology who is interested in furthering their research profile could lean on Dr. Tony Kulas, who can walk the hallways of...

A smiling nontraditional student stands outdoors with arms crossed in front of a brick academic building. A graphic on the left reads “Pirate Profiles.”
Jan 05, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

Student: Johnny McCarter III

Johnny McCarter III is filled with pride, and accompanying tears, when the 55-year-old discusses his academic journey. He dropped out of high school when he was a teenager. He doesn’t...

A man in military uniform draping a purple graduation gown over his shoulder while standing on a college campus.
Dec 13, 2025
  • Ronnie Woodward

Andrew DiCuirci – Computer Science

East Carolina University is ready to welcome a patriotic DiCuirci family tradition. Andrew DiCuirci is the youngest of three sons and will graduate Friday with a Bachelor of Science in...

Nov 13, 2025
  • Ronnie Woodward

Authors recognized for scholarly contributions

East Carolina University’s libraries formally recognized ECU authors during a two-day span, hosting a ceremony on Health Sciences Campus and then a Main Campus ceremony the following day. “This enriches...

Four library employees use large scissors to cut gold ribbon.
Oct 28, 2025
  • Ronnie Woodward

New spaces brighten, enhance Teaching Resources Center

It’s a new era at the Colonel Richard M. and Betty Debnam Hunt Teaching Resources Center. Tyanna Watson, a junior birth through kindergarten teacher education major, realized that moments after...

Oct 27, 2025
  • Benjamin Abel
  • Ronnie Woodward

Interprofessional event recognizes housekeepers’ role in health care

Over two days in late September, more than 500 East Carolina University students gathered to consider the importance of all members of the health care team — learning from those...