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McNeill shares about book, life lessons at library event
May 19, 2026

McNeill shares about book, life lessons at library event

Longtime football coach Ruffin McNeill was introduced in East Carolina University’s Joyner Library by Johnnee Rice. McNeill, an ECU Athletics Hall of Fame member who was head coach of the...
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They returned to campus to say ‘I do’
February 9, 2026

They returned to campus to say ‘I do’

Two 1978 East Carolina University graduates were ready to be married in 2025, and they needed to decide on a ceremony location. It was a mutual decision. “We both knew...
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Student: Madison Howlett
November 18, 2025

Student: Madison Howlett

If you were to describe East Carolina University senior Madison Howlett in one word, it would be driven. A fitting description for a pre-med student who balances life as a...
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Authors recognized for scholarly contributions
November 13, 2025

Authors recognized for scholarly contributions

East Carolina University’s libraries formally recognized ECU authors during a two-day span, hosting a ceremony on Health Sciences Campus and then a Main Campus ceremony the following day. “This enriches...
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New spaces brighten, enhance Teaching Resources Center
October 28, 2025

New spaces brighten, enhance Teaching Resources Center

It’s a new era at the Colonel Richard M. and Betty Debnam Hunt Teaching Resources Center. Tyanna Watson, a junior birth through kindergarten teacher education major, realized that moments after...
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Interlibrary loan process makes swift, free connections
July 22, 2025

Interlibrary loan process makes swift, free connections

The thesis research process for East Carolina University music graduate student Matthew Mantini could have been costly, including when he was interested in one full score that cost $255 to...
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Summer 2025 Campus Construction Roundup
July 1, 2025

Summer 2025 Campus Construction Roundup

This summer, crews and contractors at East Carolina University are busy working on old buildings and putting up new ones, with the goal of providing safe, modern and spacious facilities...
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Presenters provide a glimpse into the past and future
June 11, 2025

Presenters provide a glimpse into the past and future

Elizabeth LaFave embraced and developed an entrepreneurial mindset at East Carolina University that continues today. LaFave, a two-time ECU alumna and the sixth annual Aman Pirate Challenge winner with the...
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StoryWalks merge fun, fitness with reading
January 29, 2025

StoryWalks merge fun, fitness with reading

Parents and caregivers emphasized the fun of reading as they enjoyed spirited and reading-based activities for children at Wildwood Park on Jan. 18 to help introduce StoryWalks to Greenville. StoryWalk...
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Health sciences authors recognized with awards
November 26, 2024

Health sciences authors recognized with awards

More than 100 authors and a range of health aspects were highlighted at the 18th East Carolina University Health Sciences Author Recognition Awards. Award winners representing the Brody School of...
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Range of topics, faculty celebrated at annual book awards
October 28, 2024

Range of topics, faculty celebrated at annual book awards

From historical perspectives like exploring the popularity and lore of the Lost Colony to looking ahead to the future of how artificial intelligence is used in teaching, a unique range...
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Library’s special collection of resources
October 21, 2024

Library’s special collection of resources

A biography written about North Carolina’s first congresswoman, Jane Pratt, might not have been possible without East Carolina University’s Special Collections. Author Marion Deerhake used a plethora of sources to...
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Students embrace working on campus this summer
August 9, 2024

Students embrace working on campus this summer

The slower pace of summer in Greenville and at East Carolina University will soon change with thousands of students returning for the fall semester. While undergraduates are looking forward to...
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Elmore embodies dedication to archives, preservation
June 24, 2024

Elmore embodies dedication to archives, preservation

An award nominator described Martha Elmore as a consistent mentor, colleague and friend for many archivists. Many is a key word, supported by the fact that Elmore began her service...
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Library exhibit showcases ECU’s evolution of orientation
June 10, 2024

Library exhibit showcases ECU’s evolution of orientation

Students and family members on East Carolina University’s campus for new student orientation this summer can participate in sessions on computer requirements and study abroad opportunities, which is vastly different...
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COMPASS, other resources support student-parents
May 14, 2024

COMPASS, other resources support student-parents

When East Carolina University student Kamryn Simmons sees her 2-year-old son, Kamori, smiling and running into the Nancy Darden Child Development Center, she also smiles. The scene during the spring...
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ECU academic community studies AI integration into university operations
April 11, 2024

ECU academic community studies AI integration into university operations

East Carolina University has embarked on a groundbreaking study to determine how institutions of higher education can incorporate artificial intelligence into teaching, research and administrative activities to keep pace with...
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Host ECU enhancing Coast Guard Auxiliary collection
April 8, 2024

Host ECU enhancing Coast Guard Auxiliary collection

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary records manuscript collection spans nearly 350 cubic feet and includes more than 900 boxes in the basement level of the East Carolina University main campus...
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ECU forum focuses on strategies, impact with state agencies
January 25, 2024

ECU forum focuses on strategies, impact with state agencies

The sharing of information, ideas and strategies permeated the room in the East Carolina University Main Campus Student Center on Friday for a unique opportunity with the North Carolina Office...
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ADVOCATES FOR FARMWORKERS
October 5, 2023

ADVOCATES FOR FARMWORKERS

East Carolina University faculty members Joseph Lee, Jamie Bloss and Leslie Cofie are building on past successes to serve on a new inter-institutional research team focused on advancing health equity...
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