January: HHP Showcase month
January is a particular month for East Carolina University and ECU News to showcase the impact, stories, people, accomplishments and more about the College of Health and Human Performance. As...
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Collaborative research on medication disposal opportunities
Collaborative research has focused on the role of medication disposal programs in the potential to reduce opioid and prescription drug misuse in communities. A recent study conducted by Dr. Kathleen...
Maness, Daniels, Oakes selected for EOSA
East Carolina University's 2024-25 cohort of the Engagement and Outreach Scholars Academy features three College of Health and Human Performance representatives. Michael Daniels and Drs. Lindsey Oakes and Sarah Maness...
HHP Flag-Bearer: Jacquelyn Mallette
The College of Health and Human Performance is thrilled to announce Dr. Jacquelyn Mallette will serve as our college’s flag-bearer Dec. 15 in Minges Coliseum for the campus-wide ceremony when...
Student spotlight: Community tactile garden
A recent highlight in the School of Social Work has been the work of students Sarah Harrell, Kassidy Crosby, Jonathan Pfeifer and Mercury Carver in a unique community tactile garden...
Kulas named interim chair of Kinesiology Department
East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance announced associate professor Dr. Anthony "Tony" Kulas as interim chair of the Department of Kinesiology, beginning Jan. 1, 2024. Kulas served...
Professionally Purple Closet available to students
What: Professionally Purple Closet. This campus-wide resource for all ECU students who have an interview for a job, field placement or internship, or are attending a professional conference. Where: Rivers...
Eldridge leading health vending machine initiative
East Carolina University's Dr. Lori Ann Eldridge was awarded a $300,000 grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to spearhead a groundbreaking initiative in public health in North Carolina....
HHP highlights on National Rural Health Day
As North Carolina and other states celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16, this is also a time for East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance to...
Groundbreaking for major Alice F. Keene District Park addition
The tent at Alice F. Keene District Park for an Oct. 23 groundbreaking ceremony was positioned where eventually there will be a main entrance to a new community recreation center....