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Students hear impact, significance in inspiring presentation
March 30, 2026

Students hear impact, significance in inspiring presentation

Students in KINE 4809 Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations, taught by Julie Barnes, heard directly from motivational speaker and “walking quadriplegic” Michael Bowen. Bowen’s story...
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ECU earns 2026-27 Military Friendly School designation
March 25, 2026

ECU earns 2026-27 Military Friendly School designation

East Carolina University has been recognized nationally for creating meaningful educational pathways for military-affiliated students. ECU has been named a Gold-level Military Friendly School and...
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Ballard to retire from UNC System
March 17, 2026

Ballard to retire from UNC System

Dr. Sharon Ballard is completing her 26th year at East Carolina University and will be retiring from the UNC System. Ballard, an HHP Wall of...
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Social Work Month spotlight: Positive energy is contagious
March 13, 2026

Social Work Month spotlight: Positive energy is contagious

Michael Daniels is both technologically savvy and old-school in his teaching style. The East Carolina University faculty member in the School of Social Work uses...
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Transfer agreements boost footprint, workforce
March 6, 2026

Transfer agreements boost footprint, workforce

East Carolina University’s College of Health and Human Performance has secured nine bilateral agreements this academic year, creating key pathways for students from in-state community...
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Global scholar Hegde speaks at alma mater in India
March 4, 2026

Global scholar Hegde speaks at alma mater in India

The 2026 College of Home Science Nirmala Niketan (Autonomous) International Conference, in Mumbai, India, was a hybrid conference, giving guests worldwide the opportunity to attend...
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Alum Pumphrey named state advocate of the year
March 3, 2026

Alum Pumphrey named state advocate of the year

Sean Pumphrey was named the 2026 Myrna Miller Wellons Advocate of the Year by The National Association of Social Workers-North Carolina Chapter. Pumphrey is a...
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ECU set to celebrate 10th day of giving Wednesday
March 2, 2026

ECU set to celebrate 10th day of giving Wednesday

When all of Pirate Nation participates, all of East Carolina University benefits. That’s the idea behind Pirate Nation Gives, the university’s annual giving day set...
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