Amazing things happen here every day. Our professors captivate and inspire young minds, our physicians rewrite the rules of healing, and our research scientists invent new technologies that benefit mankind. But there is more to ECU than mere accomplishments – there is tradition, history, and a century of pride. News Features 04-26-08 04-24-08 03-27-08 03-14-08 01-22-08 02-17-08 02-13-08 01-25-08 01-21-08 01-17-08 The history we read is the story of the past. The history we make is the story of the future. The first century of East Carolina is ending, but not so our history. Starting now, the history of our second century is being made. Often in nature, the things with the least-impressive appearance prove to be the most significant. Take the case of the tiny Anopheles mosquito. At a fraction of an inch in length, it appears far less threatening to humans than, say, a great white shark or a grizzly bear. But appearances can be deceiving. Perhaps no other organism on Earth has had a greater impact on human civilization than the Anopheles—the mosquito responsible for the spread of malaria and the deaths of more than one million people each year. Spring 2008 Web Features . Not all pirate treasure is buried in the sand. ECU is home to many rare and historically significant items. Click here to view a few examples of the treasures of East Carolina. Click here to see what the housing crisis means to North Carolina and the next generation of homebuyers. |
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