Unique research opportunities with ECDOI
The East Carolina Diabetes and Obesity Institute is continuing to build on the legacy of past researchers while steering in a new direction to conduct translational, high-impact research. ECDOI is...
HHP News Archives
HHP flag-bearer: Michael Daniels
Looking ahead to next week and graduation celebrations, the College of Health and Human Performance is pleased to announce Michael Daniels with the School of Social Work will serve as...
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 involves a near-fatal car accident...
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 Fame member and valued mentor,...
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 creative immersive video and interview...
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 colleges to transfer to ECU...
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 graduate of East Carolina University's...
Monk honored as design grand prize winner
Behr named East Carolina University senior interior design major Elizabeth Monk as the 2025 BEHR Student Design Competition grand prize winner. This was the second straight year an ECU student...
Rec Therapy Month Alumni Spotlight: Joan Sutton
Joan Sutton is a licensed recreational therapist (LRT) and certified therapeutic recreation specialist (CTRS) who has worked in clinical practice, higher education and state regulation. Joan began her professional career...
RT Student Spotlight: Maggie McLaughlin
For HHP student Maggie McLaughlin, the future in recreational therapy looks bright. Maggie, a recreational therapy major at East Carolina University, said she knew she had found her path after...