STUDENT STARTUPS
East Carolina University is launching an innovative new strategy to help revitalize communities in eastern North Carolina, turning to its students to develop and support new enterprises in the region....
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Make-a-thon Inspires Innovation
East Carolina University students brought new ideas and innovations to the university’s BrainSTORM make-a-thon event on Oct. 4, offering fresh perspectives to problems that plague communities after natural disasters. Nearly...
ECU Announces New Office, Executive Director
Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Keith Wheeler has been named the inaugural executive director for East Carolina University’s newly created Office of National Security and Industry Initiatives. Wheeler joins ECU after...
SPRINGING INTO ACTION
At East Carolina University, every Pirate is called to serve. Some just spring into action a little quicker than others during times of emergency, lending a helping hand to their...
Researcher Focuses on Military Health
East Carolina University’s Angela Lamson recently spent her weekend at the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier scientific meeting, sharing her research with military leaders in the area of integrated health...
Sylvan Heights Bird Park, ECU Announce Formal Collaboration
Sylvan Heights Bird Park and East Carolina University officials have approved a formal collaboration to boost interdisciplinary research alliances and preserve endangered waterfowl. The collaboration allows both parties to support...
Horizon LLC kicks off first week
Eighteen East Carolina University freshmen dipped their toes into the world of entrepreneurship last week as part of the university’s newest living learning community. The Horizon Living Learning Community –...
ECU Research Division Makes its Way Uptown
East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement has found a new home in Uptown Greenville. REDE will move into 209 East 5th Street in the fall of...
REDE Retreat Discusses Interdisciplinary Research
Cross-discipline research was the topic at hand June 20 at the 2018 Research, Economic Development and Engagement Interdisciplinary Research Retreat held at Greenville’s Eastern Area Health Education Center. More than...
College Hosts Big Data Symposium
East Carolina University’s College of Business hosted its ninth annual Big Data at Eastern North Carolina Symposium on Wednesday. The event brought together students, industry representatives, faculty researchers, data collectors...