Engagement Archives

Jul 20, 2020

Navigating Uncharted Waters

This article appeared in Business NC's July 2020 Research North Carolina special section. Over the last few months, the COVID-19 pandemic upended the way many industries interact with employees, customers...

Dec 11, 2019
  • Maggie Riddle

ECU I-Corps Turns Business Ideas Into Reality

Taking an idea and putting it into action can be a challenge. I-Corps, a grant-based program funded by the National Science Foundation equips scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators with the knowledge...

Dec 10, 2019

Assistant Vice Chancellor Honored by AMEXCAN

An East Carolina University assistant vice chancellor was recognized by the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN) on Thursday for her dedication and service to the association. Sharon Paynter,...

Dec 03, 2019

ECU to Host Coastal Research Conference

Coastal researchers from across the state will share their work at the third annual Coastal Conversations Conference Friday at East Carolina University. The event, sponsored by ECU’s Integrated Coastal Programs,...

Oct 22, 2019

East Carolina Undaunted Provides Hurricane Support Through Goods Drive

Representatives from Hyde County hauled plastic totes, shovels, rakes and bottles of Gatorade from East Carolina University’s Willis Building back to Ocracoke Island after receiving donations from East Carolina Undaunted’s...

Oct 18, 2019

INNOVATION MOVES FORWARD

Twelve student-led entrepreneurship teams moved on to the semifinal round of the third annual Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge after nearly 3,000 votes were cast in Tuesday’s opening round of East Carolina...

Aug 09, 2019

Small businesses flock to ECU for 2019 Disaster Recovery Contracting Summit

Contractors from across North Carolina filled the Willis Building Auditorium at East Carolina University on Wednesday to learn how to better connect with local, state and federal agencies after a...

Aug 08, 2019

REHABILITATING HOPE

You might think the life of a pageant queen is all glitz and glam, but East Carolina University junior Bailey Stamper is changing that perception with hammers and nails as...

Aug 08, 2019

CONNECTING THE ARTS

Art has a special way of bringing communities together, often bridging economic and racial classes despite innate differences between contrasting groups. Rising East Carolina University senior Christina Dixon used her...

Aug 08, 2019

HAVING FAITH

Across the globe, more than 24 million refugees faced political, cultural and religious persecution in 2018. With help from East Carolina University intern Nilam Patel, one New Bern organization is...