HHP News Archives

A student visits the NC Registry for Brian Health table at the Alzheimer’s and dementia resource fair in Joyner Library. (Photos by Ronnie Woodward)
Oct 04, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

‘Excellent turnout’ for Alzheimer’s, dementia resource fair

The Office of Healthy Aging, representing the College of Health and Human Performance and School of Social Work, co-hosted an Alzheimer’s and dementia resource fair Oct. 3 with Joyner Library,...

Coach Gary Higgins balances a soccer ball on his neck as kids watch his skills. (Photos by Ronnie Woodward)
Oct 02, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Pirates, smiles on the NDCDC playground

A partnership for skilled soccer players to play with and mentor youngsters began Oct. 1 with the Nancy Darden Child Development Center and East Carolina's women's soccer team. Pirate coach...

Sep 25, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Best GEM Award for PEAS article, Hegde

Dr. Archana (Anu) V. Hegde is co-author on an article that recently won the Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior's 2024 Best GEM (Great Educational Material) Award. The award is selected...

Sep 23, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

What I do at ECU video: Dr. Christine Habeeb

A new video feature series by East Carolina University — What I do at ECU — began with our Dr. Christine Habeeb, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology. Habeeb...

A discussion session during the social field safety workshop with Field Inclusive at ECU. (Photos by Ronnie Woodward)
Sep 20, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Field Inclusive for research event held at ECU

Students, faculty and staff who are engaged in outdoor fieldwork and research were provided an ideal opportunity to learn, develop and brainstorm Sept. 20 at the East Carolina University Main...

Leaders of the ECU marriage and family therapy and medical family therapy anniversary celebration gather in Harvey Hall for a photo.
Sep 13, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Celebration held for impact of MFT, MedFT, Hodgson

Two long-standing and impactful programs in the Department of Human Development and Family Science were celebrated in full force Sept. 7 by College of Health and Human Performance and other...

Sep 13, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Publication by HDFS include graduate contribution

Various representatives from the Department of Human Development and Family Science had articles published in August in journals, each of which included collaboration with a graduate student. Dr. Eboni Baugh...

Sep 11, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

Balanay earns Scholar Teacher Award

ECU's Office for Faculty Excellence recognized Dr. Jo Anne Balanay with an ECU Scholar Teacher Award for her effective integration of research into teaching. Balanay is a professor in the...

Sep 05, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

WNCT coverage: Loy, Pinto, Weidner in Paris

WNCT highlighted the experience gained in Paris by College of Health and Human Performance professor Dr. David Loy and students Casey Weidner and Lydia Pinto, who are both graduate students...

Sep 03, 2024
  • Ronnie Woodward

ITCS spotlight: Brian Cavanaugh

East Carolina University Information Technology and Computing Services used its September faculty spotlight to highlight Brian Cavanaugh, a teaching instructor in the Department of Health Education and Promotion in the...