ECU News Archives for 2013
January 2013
Grant to help ECU recruit, retain minority dental students
DENTAL PIPELINE: Grant to help ECU recruit, retain minority dental students
'A FITTING TRIBUTE': New gallery at Joyner Library to honor Janice Hardison Faulkner
Medical student group lends guidance to aspiring doctors
STUDENTS SUPPORTING STUDENTS: Medical students lend guidance to aspiring doctors
TRUSTED LEADER: Gilbert to oversee advancement as interim vice chancellor
DREAMING BIG: ECU conservation director preserves artifacts in Antarctica
BEATING OBESITY: ECU's BOY BANDemia raises awareness through parody
ECU’s BOY BANDemia raises awareness about obesity
EXEMPLARY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: ECU School of Dental Medicine named Apple Distinguished Program
East Carolina sues Cisco over registered trademark
ECU School of Dental Medicine named Apple Distinguished Program
TRANSIT TRACKER: Smart bus technology to enhance passenger satisfaction, efficiency
New chair sees bright future for ECU radiation oncology
AMONG THE BEST: ECU nursing, business named in top graduate programs in online education
Nursing, business named in top graduate programs in online education
Cell research could lead to advances against Alzheimer's, cancer
DRAWING 'THE BEST MINDS': UNC Coastal Studies Institute dedicates facility in Manteo
POWERFUL TOOL: Cell research could lead to advances against Alzheimer's, cancer
'A DAY ON': ECU honors Martin Luther King Jr. through service, speaker
ECU Athletics Director search committee named
Minority medical student banquet to be Saturday
'SHIVER ME TIMBERS': Pirate polar bears take icy plunge
ECU Physicians plans for Friday weather
FRIDAY FLAKES: Winter storm brings short reprieve from ECU classes
Pories recognized for contributions to medicine
ECU PIONEER: Pories recognized for contributions to medicine
New exhibit opens at Laupus Library
FACE OF CHANGE: Elliott honored as ECU celebrates 50 years since desegregation
ECU researchers receive cancer grants
ECU STUDENTS EXCEL: Ceremonies grow to include parents and families
IMPROVING CANCER DETECTION: ECU researchers receive grants from Triad Golfers
February 2013
STEM FUTURES: ECU provides glimpse into potential college degrees
TRAINING FAMILY PHYSICIANS: Brody School of Medicine achieves state goal
Brody achieves state goal for graduates choosing primary care
RISING TO NEW LEVELS: Four Seasons 'Next Gen' program engages musicians at home and on the road
Clinical trials pave way for medical advances
Love-themed exhibit blooms at health sciences library
FIGHTING HUNGER: ECU holds second Empty Bowls event
TREATMENT OPTIONS: Clinical trials pave the way for medical advances
'A SHARED VISION': Southern Bank endows prestigious EC Scholar award
PASSION FOR ECU: Charlotte business leader appointed to ECU Board of Trustees
MEETING CHANGING NEEDS: ECU nursing approved to offer doctor of nursing practice degree
Nursing approved to offer doctor of nursing practice degree
FORGING AHEAD: Veteran adviser taking over ECU Student Media
CREATING ENGAGED CITIZENS: ECU professor honored for excellence in service-learning
SEE THE TRIUMPH: ECU professor's research aids victims of domestic violence
'BACK IN THE SWING': Charles returns to broadcast duties
RED CARPET RESEARCH: ECU business professors tracking social media at Oscars
BORN LEADERS: Howard Lee challenges members of Chancellor's Leadership Academy
Reducing health disparities, increasing access to care goal of March 1 symposium at ECU
ENHANCING MINORITY HEALTH: Reduced disparities, increased access topic of symposium
PIRATES AND SAINTS: ECU alumna shares story of path from poverty to pro football
SWORN IN: Two new members join ECU Board of Trustees
A 'LIVING ROOM' FOR CAMPUS: ECU moves forward with plans for two new student centers
'A COMFORTING PLACE': Student Memorial Garden honors students lost too soon
ECU Physicians productivity continues to rise
BUILDING BONDS: ECU students reach out through sports, exercise
A GROWING PRACTICE: ECU Physicians productivity continues to rise
March 2013
MONK ENDOWMENT: Funds support chair in family medicine
Enhancing and improving health care in the millennium
Grant funds study of nanotubes' effect on lungs
e-HEALTH ON THE WAY: Symposium examines future of technology in health care
POTENTIAL HAZARDS: Grant funds study of nanotubes' effect on lungs
Chair in family medicine endowed at ECU
THRILLED TO BE A PIRATE: Compher introduced as ECU athletic director
TURNING BLACKTOP GREEN: ECU updates parking lot in sustainable way
In art, lessons for life
ECU programs ranked by U.S. News
'GOOD TO BE NOTICED': ECU programs included in U.S. News list of best graduate schools
LESSONS FOR LIFE: ECU medical student uses art to teach about health
Match Day to be Friday
NOOHEROOKA 300: ECU, Tuscarora Nation to mark anniversary
Primary care tops list at ECU Match Day
Student-led clinic a stroke of goodwill for community
STROKE OF GOODWILL: Student-led clinic offers health screenings in high-risk community
IN DEMAND: New master's degree offers students job-ready skills in network technology
‘The DNA of ECU’: Students help beautify the Brody School of Medicine
'The DNA of ECU'
'IN HUMILITY': Delegates of Tuscarora Nation present wampum belt to ECU
THREE HUNDRED YEARS LATER: ECU, Tuscarora Nation dedicate monument, commemorate anniversary
Scientist receives national research award
Burr talks health care during visit to Brody
RESEARCH HONOR: Study of immunotoxicity leads to national award
A CLOSE CALL: Hero of 'The Goldsboro Broken Arrow' speaks at ECU
OPERA TAKES FLIGHT: Insectaphobia premiere engages young audience
REACHING A BROADER AUDIENCE: North Carolina Literary Review launches online supplement
April 2013
Saturday events to raise money for special causes
ECHI fourth floor to soon be home to science, robotics
'LIGHT BULB' MOMENTS: Biology professor receives UNC Board of Governors teaching award
FOSTERING COLLABORATION: ECHI fourth floor to be home to research, robotics
ALL ABOARD: Potential Pirates test the waters at Open House 2013
RESEARCH DRIVES DISCOVERY: Event recognizes student work, faculty excellence
Taylor recognized for graduate mentorship
FAMILY FRIENDLY: Youth Arts Festival offers hands-on art experiences
'TIRELESS ADVOCATE': Rigsby gets top women’s leadership award
Study shows fish oil can boost immune system
HEALING MENTAL WOUNDS: Course trains counselors to work with military veterans, service members, families
Course trains counselors to work with active duty, military veterans, families
Sears receives North Carolina's highest faculty award
'THE NURTURING PROCESS': New award recognizes excellence in mentoring
CSI TOWN COMMON: Students crack contamination cases in new geology course
WORKING WITH NOAA: ECU student lands scholarship, internship
BREATHING EASY: ECU research aims to minimize summer misery for outdoor workers
SWEET SURPRISES: ECU Steel Chef event engages students in culinary competition
Dental faculty member named to Apple Distinguished Educators Class of 2013
'INNOVATION WITH PURPOSE': Dental faculty member named to Apple Distinguished Educators Class of 2013
'DOING THE RIGHT THING': U.S. Air Force generals speak on leadership
SEEING 'EYE TO EYE': ECU students mentor youths facing similar learning disabilities
BAREFOOT ON THE MALL: ECU students enjoy respite from studies
A healthy message: Pastors tour Brody School of Medicine labs, clinics
A HEALTHY MESSAGE: Pastors tour Brody School of Medicine labs, clinics
May 2013
COASTAL COUNTY LEADERSHIP: ECU grad student develops recreation master plan for Dare County
THE BEST OF ECU: Annual University Awards day highlights excellence, service
TO ADDRESS GRADUATES: ECU alumna slated to speak at 2013 spring commencement
Third annual Coach Rock Cancer Research Golf Classic set for May 13
SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP: ECU graduates reach educational goals despite deployments
'A REALLY GOOD JOURNEY': Medical graduate embarks on third career
DYNAMIC DUO: Rocky Mount husband, wife earn advanced nursing degrees
FAMILY TRADITION: Pirate roots span four generations of ECU graduates
Medical graduate embarks on third career
Convocations begin Friday
AUDIOLOGY FROM AFAR: ECU research to enable remote hearing exams
SMARTPHONE PHYSICAL: ECU med student in feature story demonstrating new app
FUTURE LEADERS: Meet 19 new EC Scholars
Brody School of Medicine student demonstrates new smartphone physical app at conference
CUSTOM WHEELS: ECU group builds bicycles for children with disabilities
Physical therapy students and faculty members build bicycles for children with disabilities
Brody School of Medicine repeats as Top Ten Award winner by the American Academy of Family Physicians in promoting primary care
THREE YEARS RUNNING: Brody School of Medicine tops in producing family physicians
