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Crowd welcomes Palin to ECU

Gov. Palin to visit campus

Election perspectives: ECU political scientists on the presidential race

Coastal hazards web site developed by ECU experts

N.C. archeologists to meet at ECU; public invited

ECU biochemist receives NIH grant

ECU breaks ground for Family Medicine Center

ECU grad wins silver medal at Paralympic Games in Beijing

ECU honor society hosts health care forum

RENCI@ECU offers outreach, Open House

ECU sets goal for statewide charity campaign

ECU hosts fifth Eastern North Carolina Literary Homecoming


ECU surgeon to give first talk in Voyages of Discovery lecture series

Renovated Todd Dining Hall opens at ECU

ECU takes on second life in virtual world

ECU collects used cell phones for domestic violence victims

ECU volunteers feed world's hungry

ECU welcomes students, faculty

Tar River Writing project inspires teachers

ECU names director of financial aid

Olympic perspectives: ECU professors, students on the Beijing games

Beijing Bound: ECU grad aims for Paralympic gold

ECU students, faculty preview Olympic facilities

Hupp named to lead dental school at ECU

Patriarca appointed new College of Education dean

ECU biologist, spider to appear on 'The Colbert Report'

Improvements made to ECU theater entrance

ECU marks centennial of Jarvis Hall groundbreaking

ECU alumnus creates new diversity enhancing scholarship

Humor focus of ECU’s 2008 North Carolina Literary Review

ECU trustees re-elect Greczyn

ECU partners with NOAA on shipwreck research

New dean appointed at Brody School of Medicine

ECU continues installing sprinkler systems

NIH awards ECU more than $2 million

Latino community meets at ECU

ECU responds to contaminated water announcement

ECU spider-naming goes 'late night'

Youth camps enliven a quiet ECU summer

Gift enables new insurance, risk program at ECU

ECU professor's 'forgiveness' research airs on PBS

ECU's ITCS honored by Computerworld foundation

Grant focuses on employee wellness

New antibody offers hope for treating ovarian, breast cancer

ECU employees make strides on march

Bowles opens ECU global education conference

ECU's online master's programs a 'best buy'

ECU graduates 3,400 at spring commencement

Payne named university attorney

ECU to award three honorary degrees Saturday

ECU biologist names 'Young' spider

University honors excellence in teaching

ECU study shows casual video games relieve stress

ECU faculty, students work to authenticate Wright brothers artifact

'Up with People' CEO, ECU alum, to speak at graduation

Conde joins ECU focusing on special initiatives

Senator Obama to visit campus

ECU alum offers scholarships for business students

ECU student’s research receives award

Second Century Campaign kicks off at ECU, receives first leadership gift

ECU welcomes new police chief

ECU centennial celebration continues

ECU's 2008 research winners announced

ECU hosts Youth Arts Festival

Biblical archaeologist featured for ECU's Jarvis lecture

UNC Board of Governors endorses plan to expand medical education in North Carolina

Atkins named new vice provost for student affairs

ECU student's coastal research honored by Jones

HHP hosts centennial leadership conference

Smiles all around as officials break ground for dental school

Fairytale Boutique hopes to make prom dreams come true

ECU student leadership focus of BB&T Center grants

Baker-Flowers named chief diversity officer

ECU surgeon elected president of Society of Thoracic Surgeons

ECU announces enrollment task force

ECU's global initiatives honored

ECU researchers study emergency communication

Forum focuses on challenges, opportunities of diversity

Cooper to speak at ECU Safety Symposium

ECU hosts MLK day activities

Project to document oral histories of ECU graduates

Editor of North Carolina Literary Review recognized for achievement

ECU business professors study laws about 911, emerging technology

ECU professor explores technology and 'space'

ECU to study coastline, economics through UNC grant

Bermuda shipwreck assessed by ECU team

ECU gets 'green' vehicles

ECU graduates 3300 at fall commencement

Chancellor says he was mistaken about email

Holland reimburses ECU for aid

Parrott to speak at ECU commencement Dec. 15

Heart institute receives $500,000 gift from Rocky Mount family

Two ECU Ph. D. Programs Ranked in Top Ten

Adjusting to life with implantable cardiac devices focus of ECU researcher's work

ECU’s “Countdown to Peace” exhibit seeks artists

Little changes take big bite out of weight, ECU study says

ECU Foundation honors donors, recipients of first Access Scholarships

ECU art professor wins design award

ECU’s RENCI/CCSIM Hosts Open House

News Tip: ECU working to conserve water; faculty experts can speak about drought

Plants, animals more closely linked, ECU biologist finds

ECU hosts first-ever Humorfest

Cokie Roberts speaks at '100 Incredible Women' event

Forums set for ECU campus safety survey

ECU welcomes Fulbright scholar from Pakistan

ECU officials complete investigation on alleged noose

ECU English professor receives Fulbright

ECU professor's book calls for ‘creative’ curriculum

Founders of ECU's NCLR honored at Literary Homecoming

ECU ROTC commander to run marathon, raise funds for wounded soldiers

Cokie Roberts to speak at "One Hundred Incredible Women" event

ECU biologist finds links between evolution, schizophrenia

Iron ships under study in Hawaii by ECU Maritime group

ECU women participate in UNC Bridges program

Diversity survey results released

Grant fosters musical exchange between ECU, Brazil

Book about ECU penned for prospective students

ECU’s Harriot College hosts new “Voyages” lectures

ECU hosts fourth Literary Homecoming; Samm-Art Williams featured

ECU College of Business receives $500,000 for new faculty chair

ECU chemist develops polymer for topical treatments

ECU welcomes record number of students, enhances safety measures

ECCNL designated university center, receives $250,000 to address nursing shortage

Software gift a boon to ECU Merchandising Department

Holland introduces McCarthy as acting head men's basketball coach

ECU officials reviewing request from NY attorney general

State budget includes $25 million for dental school

Wilmington Shipyard focus of ECU professor's book

ECU trustees elect leaders, welcome new members

Hardy tapped as senior associate dean for Brody School of Medicine

Latest edition of North Carolina Literary Review focuses on ECU

Bunch named special assistant to provost

Roeder named ECU's Dean of Students

Johnson named to student affairs role


Griffin named AVC for academic programs at ECU

ECU's College of Education launches e-journal

Sheerer named interim provost; administrative changes announced

ECU students dig down almost five feet and 250 years

New study finds Carolina coastal economy vulnerable to sea level rise

ECU's College of Business announces lecture series

Provost Smith plans to return to classroom

ECU Physicians' Moye Medical Center now open

ECU to assess Mid-Currituck Bridge project

ECU announces recipients of Research Development Awards

ECU maritime students honored with fellowship

Morris named to economic role

College of Business establishes community spirit scholarship fund

Harriot volume joins Joyner Library collection

ECU hosts campus emergency response training

Marine commander delivers ECU commencement address

ECU named a "best value college" by Princeton Review

Ammons papers establish new literary collection at Joyner Library

Mahar receives UNC Board of Governors teaching award

Marine commander to speak at ECU commencement May 5

ECU names interim police chief

ECU's Mahar inducted into national research consortium

ECU students rediscover rare frog


ECU names ten Women of Distinction

Research focus of weeklong celebration at ECU

ECU Police Department receives accreditation

ECU students headed for friendly competition with other UNC schools

ECU conducting campus climate survey

Lady Pirates fall to Rutgers in NCAA play-offs

Global warming lectures honor ECU professor

ECU hosts Youth Arts Festival

Centennial gift focuses on leadership initiatives at ECU

Williams honored for service to ECU

N.C. General Assembly honors ECU's 100th March 8

Researcher's new book focuses on guestworkers in U.S.

ECU's College of Education lauded for links to community colleges

Author Maya Angelou coming to ECU event March 23

ECU student mentoring program helps kids stay fit

ECU study shows active kids focus better in school

ECU sends notices of potential data exposure

ECU hosts first Engineering and Technology Day


Focus on health, church and food during Black History Month at ECU

Joyner Library exhibit features "father" of ECU

NC's medical schools and teaching hospitals have major economic impact

ECU hosts campus safety symposium

ECU planning for centennial celebration

Sheerer named ECU vice chancellor for student life

Study profiles repeat visitors to trauma center

ECU professor profiles women's rights activists

Third Jean Mills health fair, symposium to be Feb. 9-10

Holland's contract extended for two years

ECU to mark MLK Day with film, lecture, volunteerism

ECU writers contribute to Encyclopedia of NC

ECU seed award deadline Feb. 15

ECU professor investigates biblical outlaws in new book

ECU houses, publishes undergrad research journal

Bowles addresses ECU fall commencement

ECU trustees approve increase in tuition, fees

Medical Center adds third da Vinci robot

ECU to hold commencement Dec. 16

ECU political scientist examines jihad in new book

ECU reinstates Office of Dean of Students

ECU police to undergo accreditation

Frances Joyner Monk gift to fund new geriatric center

ECU announces changes to enhance effectiveness

NSF grant expands computing for ECU researchers

ECU, RENCI to host coastal disaster planning database

ECU to bring tech ed to schools with NSF grant

Bowles, Lancaster visit ECU to promote partnerships

ECU to strengthen military families through $3.1 million grant


ECU economist examines flight cancellations

ECU to develop tech-math lessons for NC high schools

UNC Board chair addresses ECU trustees


Grant enables expansion of Asian Studies at ECU


ECU historian revisits GOP effort to give blacks vote

ECU Reduces petroleum consumption on campus

ECU physicist measures acoustics of famed violins 

ECU holds Third Eastern North Carolina Literary Homecoming

Soldier's autobiography provides historical insights

Food choice, black community focus of ECU professor's book

ECU's Harriot College honors longtime chemist

East Carolina welcomes back students

Children's lit focus of North Carolina Literary Review


Grant bolsters scholarship for ECU librarian program


ECU Names new director of library services

ECU awards $610,000 for faculty research

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The annual Walk to Defeat ALS was at the town common Saturday. Over 600 people participated in the 5K ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) walk Oct. 4. 150 walks will be held  around the country to raise awareness and funds used for research and patient programs. Members of ECU's baseball team attended  to honor former baseball coach Keith LeClair died from the disease. Pictured are Dock Jarman, son of assistant baseball coach Bill Jarman, holding the baseball sign. ECU Dance Team member Jordyn Barrick gets a balloon hat from Purple the Clown before things get started. Photos by Cliff Hollis
 
 

 
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Michelle Covi, outreach director for RENCI@ECU is the operator of the facility's new ROVER educational van. RENCI@ECU had an open house Oct. 2. Photos by Cliff Hollis
 
undefinedECU raises awareness about cancer at the Peace.Love.Pirates.Cure event, Oct. 1. Topics included prevention, awareness and survivorship. Middle, Tabitha Nemeth places a ribbon on the Tree of Hope. The ribbons were in honor of cancer survivors and victims. Nemeth’s ribbon was in memory of her grandfather, Kenneth Stamper. Bottom, Dena Olo of Campus Recreation and Wellness, left, helps students spin a wheel for prizes. 
 
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Jurnee Smollett, who starred with Denzel Washington in “The Great Debaters,” is touring North Carolina colleges and universities to encourage students to register to vote before the Oct. 19 deadline. The Barack Obama campaign is sponsoring her appearance. In the top photo show Smollett, left, dances with ECU students in the Mendenhall Student Center. The bottom photo shows Zanetta Batts, left, and Porche’ Evans, right holding shirt, before the rally starts. Photos by Cliff Hollis.
 
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ECU Police Chief Scott Shelton, left, and Sgt. D. G. Stormer, a crime prevention officer, speak to board members during a visit Thursday to the ECU Police Department. Trustees learned more about the programs the police department have in place for student safety and the plans for these programs. Photo by Cliff Hollis.
 
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Devin Keatts, top photo, yells when Jones Hall is mentioned during the annual Kings and Queen of the halls competition Thursday, Sept. 18, on College Hill. Students participated in events for their residence hall. Points were awarded for spirit, percentage of participants from each hall and number of credits per completed game. Awards were presented to the top women’s hall and men’s hall as king and queen. The runner-up was named crowned jewel. Will McGlone from Scott Hall slides in the second photo. Jacalyn Ondus, CFJ tries to snag a hoop and Josh Gaisser, resident advisor for Aycock, shows his colors. Photos by Cliff Hollis.

 
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Construction began in mid-September on the new Trustees Fountain, which is on the site of the former fountain on Wright Circle. The project is expected to take approximately six months to complete. The old fountain was removed when decaying utility lines caused the structure to begin sinking. Photo by Cliff Hollis.
 
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East Carolina University students donated blood at the Murphy Center on Sept. 17 in the first ECU vs. NCSU Blood Battle. Top, American Red Cross phlebotomist Treva Mclawhorn works with Chelsea Amerando. Bottom, Brad Foust donates blood. D. J. Fussell, Student Pirate Club president, said students pledged 250 pints. 
 
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George Freeman (top) of the New York Times, speaks Monday night in Hendrix Theater as part of ECU's Constitution Week. A microphone is seen in bottom photo for audience members to ask questions of Freeman. Photo by Cliff Hollis


 
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The renovated Todd Dining Hall, known as the Fresh Food Company, has seven show kitchens where guests can see food being prepared. A smokehouse is used to create eastern North Carolina favorites. Bottom, Larry Barnhill and Vergzinette Nobles prep pizzas to bake in the new pizza deck oven. Photographs by Marc Kawanishi.  


 
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Workers prepare ECU's Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium for the Sept. 6, football game against West Virginia University. Photos by Marc Kawanishi.
 
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ECU won against Virginia Tech Aug. 30. Photos courtesy of ECU sports information.
 
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Volunteers from East Carolina University and the Greenville community came together on Saturday, Aug. 23, to package 250,000 meals as part of the University Million Meals event. Photos by Marc Kawanishi.
 
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August 20 marks the first day of school at East Carolina University. Photos by Marc Kawanishi.

 
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New East Carolina University students were officially welcomed to the Pirate family at the new student convocation held Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Minges Coliseum. Middle, Andrew Griffin, president of the Student Government Association, addresses the crowd. Following convocation, students moved to the stadium for food, fun and games at Pirate Palooza. Photos by Marc Kawanishi.




 
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East Carolina University students began moving into campus residence halls on Thursday, Aug. 14. Top, Sarah Ashley, a first-year student, moves into Garrett Residence Hall with the help of her parents, Lajeanne and Doug Ashley. Middle, Sivanna Hoffman and her mother, Alice, from Herndon, Va., check in with a resident advisor at Jarvis Hall. Bottom, Drew Bunn and Jesse Casey, roommates at Jarvis Hall, carry gear into their dorm room. Move-in continues through Sunday. Photos by Christine Neff. 
 
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Preparations continue on ECU's campus for the arrival of students for the fall semester. At the Dowdy Student Stores, employees and student workers are busy processing book orders to prepare for the first day of class, August 20th. More than 1,500 textbook reservations and approximately 2,500 online orders will be processed by August 16th for student pick up.  Photos by Marc Kawanishi.

 
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Campus construction crews work to enhance the entry way to McGinnis Auditorium this summer. Improvements included brick work and new landscaping and lighting. Photo gallery here. Photos by Marc Kawanishi.
 


 
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