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tcorbett ECU professor interviewed from 'bottom of the earth'

In a video conference from the "bottom of the earth," ECU researcher Reide Corbett said that Palmer Station in western Antarctica feels like "the top of the world." Corbett is leading a team of scientists in Antarctica studying how the flow of fresh groundwater from the continent delivers nutrients into the coastal ocean. Developed by the UNC Coastal Studies Institute, the video included a question and answer session with students from Manteo and Columbia high schools in eastern North Carolina. Read more and watch video…

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texcels ECU students EXCEL

East Carolina University freshmen and transfer students who earned a 3.0 GPA or higher during the fall semester will be recognized for their academic achievements on Feb. 1 and 8 as part of the annual ECU EXCELS program. Nine colleges and the major advisement program for students who have yet to declare a major will hold ceremonies to honor the students within its department. This is the fourth year the program has acknowledged the academic achievement of first-time students.  Read more...

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tramsey State sees new strain of norovirus

State health officials say a new strain of norovirus is spreading across North Carolina, with seven outbreaks of the intestinal illness already this year in the state. Norovirus usually causes severe diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. Dr. Keith Ramsey, a professor of medicine at ECU and chief of infection control at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, has more information about norovirus, its causes, its treatments and how to prevent it. To schedule an interview with Ramsey, contact Doug Boyd of ECU News Services at 252-744-2482. 

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tdeckbrown ECU alumna named Raleigh police chief

East Carolina University criminal justice graduate and acting interim chief Cassandra Deck-Brown was chosen as police chief for Raleigh. She is the first African-American woman to head the department and the first chief chosen from within the department since 1994. That year, Deck-Brown’s brother in-law, Mitchell Brown, was promoted to chief and served nearly seven years. Deck-Brown has been with the Raleigh Police Department since 1987 and worked her way up to deputy chief.  Read more....

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