http://www.ecu.edu/rss/news.xml East Carolina University - News feed. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:29:00 GMT en-us http://www.ecu.edu/news/nurseoftheyear.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/nurseoftheyear.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 Angela Merritt is still getting used to the title "nurse of the year." The nurse specialist in the Department of Psychiatric Medicine received the honor Thursday at a school banquet. http://www.ecu.edu/news/inventors2012.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/inventors2012.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 East Carolina University has been named a charter member of the National Academy of Inventors. http://www.ecu.edu/news/schweitzerfellows.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/schweitzerfellows.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 Six students from East Carolina University have received Schweitzer Fellowships for 2012-13. The students commit to a year of service with a community agency, devoting more than 600 hours to local communities. http://www.ecu.edu/news/mitchelson.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/mitchelson.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 Dr. Ron Mitchelson, a professor in the Department of Geography and a senior research fellow, has been named interim vice chancellor for research and graduate studies at East Carolina University. http://www.ecu.edu/news/gpe.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/gpe.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 Representatives from Iraq, Japan, Nigeria and a dozen other nations are at East Carolina University this week to improve and expand on a unique program facilitating student interaction across cultures and time zones. http://www.ecu.edu/news/ecscholars2012.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/ecscholars2012.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 Twenty incoming freshmen at East Carolina University were selected for the prestigious EC Scholars Program. http://www.ecu.edu/news/CUSAExpands.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/CUSAExpands.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 ECU Chancellor Steve Ballard said an expansion of Conference USA offers the potential for growth and competitive excellence and reflects a continued emphasis on academic success for student-athletes. http://www.ecu.edu/news/commencement2012.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/commencement2012.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 After years of study and service, exams and extracurricular activities, East Carolina University graduates turned purple and gold tassels Friday, May 4. http://www.ecu.edu/news/pleasants.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/pleasants.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 Molly Pleasants' path to becoming a physical therapist included working in the business offices of a large car dealership and weight loss franchise, in benefits at an academic medical center... http://www.ecu.edu/news/globalpartners.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/globalpartners.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 A unique international alliance aimed at preparing students to succeed in diverse cultures will meet at East Carolina University next week for the fifth annual Global Partners in Education Conference.  http://www.ecu.edu/news/sgraves.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/sgraves.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 An East Carolina University junior has earned a national award for her work with school-aged students who have special needs. http://www.ecu.edu/news/joiningforces412.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/joiningforces412.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 East Carolina University's College of Nursing has joined a national campaign in support of active and returning military members, veterans and their families. http://www.ecu.edu/news/ppcfinalrecommendations.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/ppcfinalrecommendations.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 East Carolina University's current academic structure is "relatively efficient and effective" and not in need of significant reorganization, according to a final report issued by a chancellor-appointed committee on April 27. http://www.ecu.edu/news/cunninghamportrait.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/cunninghamportrait.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 A portrait of Dr. Paul Cunningham standing in his office and wearing surgical scrubs will soon hang in the lobby of the Brody Medical Sciences Building. http://www.ecu.edu/news/familymed.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/familymed.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University is one of the top medical schools in the country for sending graduates into family medicine, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. http://www.ecu.edu/news/plevine.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/plevine.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 A visit from the U.S. Poet Laureate drew a standing-room-only crowd of more than 200 literature lovers to the Greenville Museum of Art on April 25. http://www.ecu.edu/news/foundersday2012.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/foundersday2012.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 A business professor received the top teaching award at ECU during the annual Founders Day and University Awards Celebration on Wednesday. http://www.ecu.edu/news/academy412.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/academy412.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 East Carolina University leaders celebrated a new model for student learning and public service April 25 by recognizing Student Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy participants. http://www.ecu.edu/news/leroywalker.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/leroywalker.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 The late LeRoy T. Walker left a footprint of friendship and integrity at East Carolina University, said Glen Gilbert, dean of the College and Health and Human Performance, where Walker lent his time, support and name. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/news/springcommencement12.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/news/springcommencement12.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 An East Carolina University graduate who has committed more than 35 years to improving healthcare in eastern North Carolina will deliver the keynote address at the university's spring commencement. http://www.ecu.edu/news/sheltonleadership.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/sheltonleadership.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 A new week-long summer camp at East Carolina University will offer 40 high school students a chance to grow their leadership skills. HTTP://www.ecu.edu/news/agre.cfm HTTP://www.ecu.edu/news/agre.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 Nobel Prize recipient Dr. Peter Agre said much of what he does now is "science diplomacy" during a Monday visit to East Carolina University. http://www.ecu.edu/news/trustees412.cfm http://www.ecu.edu/news/trustees412.cfm Wed, 16 May 2012 09:49:00 +0000 Faculty at ECU continue to be concerned about the effects of budget cuts on academic programs and retention, the outgoing chair of the Faculty Senate told the ECU Board of Trustees.