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...
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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...
Four from HHP earn 40 Under Forty awards
Four graduates from the College of Health and Human Performance — Lily Faulconer (kinesiology), Timothy Brown (school and community health), Nate Evans (exercise and sports science) and Dr. Maria Jose...
Rider will be HHP’s graduation flag-bearer
Looking ahead to next week and graduation celebrations, the College of Health and Human Performance is pleased to announce Patrick Rider with the Department of Kinesiology will serve as HHP’s...
KINE claims 3MT Department Cup
The Department of Kinesiology was victorious at the 12th annual Three-Minute Thesis competition. ECU's Graduate School hosts the annual event and it was kinesiology that earned the most points this...
Barkin named associate dean for research
Dr. Nicole Bromfield, dean of the East Carolina University College of Health and Human Performance, is pleased to announce Dr. Jennifer Barkin as HHP’s new associate dean for research. She is scheduled to begin...