Steven Grandy Archives

Jul 09, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

ECU researchers study marsh loss impact on waterfowl

ECU researchers are studying marsh loss, erosion, flooding, and sea-level rise at Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge to better understand threats to coastal habitats. The team is modeling restoration options...

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May 18, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Peyton Denton

Peyton Denton was familiar with East Carolina University partly through the influence of his older brother, Tanner, who graduated in December. However, it was during the college application process that...

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Apr 16, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

Faculty excellence honored at annual teaching awards

East Carolina University faculty members who have made an impact in the classroom and beyond were celebrated at the 2025-26 University Teaching Awards ceremony on Monday in the Main Campus...

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Apr 10, 2026
  • Steven Grandy
  • Jules Norwood

A celebration of research

East Carolina University celebrated research and its impact as the Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, and the ECU Graduate School held their annual Research and Creative Achievement Week...

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Mar 11, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

Freshmen excel with help from mentors

East Carolina University celebrated the academic accomplishments of first-semester students and their impactful mentors during ECU Excels in the Main Campus Student Center. More than 2,700 students who recorded a...

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Feb 13, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

Board of Trustees honors Womack, acknowledges student achievements

The East Carolina University Board of Trustees honored Vern Davenport and David Womack with the Trustees Award for Distinction during its first meeting of 2026. The Trustees Award for Distinction...

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Jan 28, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

Final Polar Bear Plunge reflects campus tradition

A legendary East Carolina University campus event looks to go out with a splash on Friday evening with the 30th and final Polar Bear Plunge at the Eakin Student Recreation...

Jan 16, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

New Immersive MBA cohort thrives during busy fall schedule

Experiential learning and networking highlighted a very busy fall semester for the third cohort of the Arthur Graduate School’s Immersive MBA pathway. Classes began in August and then the group...

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Dec 15, 2025
  • Steven Grandy

Noah Brown – Business

When Noah Brown began his East Carolina University journey in August 2021, he had one expectation. “I had expected to go in, get my degree and get out,” he said....

Nov 26, 2025
  • Steven Grandy

Hospitality leadership students prepare Thanksgiving feast

Students in East Carolina University’s School of Hospitality Management’s advanced food production and service management class served a Thanksgiving feast for lunch in the Darden Dining Hall on Nov. 21....

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