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There are many centers of higher learning, schools that are well attended by many aspiring individuals from our area, who want to improve their status, their minds, their lives.

Little by little, Brody professor donated $100,000 for medical student scholarships
Little by little, Brody professor donated $100,000 for medical student scholarships
 
5 tips for celebrating the season when you or a loved one struggles with addiction
5 tips for celebrating the season when you or a loved one struggles with addiction
 
Nutrition and dietetics students adapt traditional dishes to accommodate growing vegan lifestyles
Nutrition and dietetics students adapt traditional dishes to accommodate growing vegan lifestyles
 
Military services members experience stress few civilians understand
Military services members experience stress few civilians understand
 
Sherry Thurston ’70 didn’t let a hurricane sink her Sneads Ferry art gallery
Sherry Thurston ’70 didn’t let a hurricane sink her Sneads Ferry art gallery
 
What began a year ago with a $1 million gift to increase scholarships at East Carolina University has become another successful initiative for student aid and recruitment.
What began a year ago with a $1 million gift to increase scholarships at East Carolina University has become another successful initiative for student aid and recruitment.
 
X-Labs is a cross-disciplinary project aimed at changing the way scientific experimentation is introduced to students in lab courses in chemistry, biology and physics.
X-Labs is a cross-disciplinary project aimed at changing the way scientific experimentation is introduced to students in lab courses in chemistry, biology and physics.
 
Here’s bad news for college students: A Princeton University study says financial stress can make you less smart.
Here’s bad news for college students: A Princeton University study says financial stress can make you less smart.
 
Returning home for an extended holiday break – after being away since the dog days of August – can bring conflict and stress to the most joyful of family-centered times.
Returning home for an extended holiday break – after being away since the dog days of August – can bring conflict and stress to the most joyful of family-centered times.
 
Dana Cea, a second-year East Carolina University doctoral student in rehabilitation counseling and administration, is an advocate for people with disabilities and the LGTBQ community.
Dana Cea, a second-year East Carolina University doctoral student in rehabilitation counseling and administration, is an advocate for people with disabilities and the LGTBQ community.
 
Mike Van Scott, senior associate vice chancellor for East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, has been appointed interim vice chancellor for the division effective Dec. 16.
Mike Van Scott, senior associate vice chancellor for East Carolina University’s Division of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, has been appointed interim vice chancellor for the division effective Dec. 16.
 
Interim Chancellor Ron Mitchelson has spent the past 20 years as a professor and administrator at East Carolina University, and today he occupies the big desk in Spilman, responsible for seeing the university through the transition to its next permanent leader.
Interim Chancellor Ron Mitchelson has spent the past 20 years as a professor and administrator at East Carolina University, and today he occupies the big desk in Spilman, responsible for seeing the university through the transition to its next permanent leader.
 
The life of a parasite can be difficult. At best they’re exploitative; at worst they turn their host into a zombie.
The life of a parasite can be difficult. At best they’re exploitative; at worst they turn their host into a zombie.
 
Dr. Laura Gerald, president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, will be the keynote speaker for East Carolina University’s Fall Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. in Minges Coliseum.
Dr. Laura Gerald, president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, will be the keynote speaker for East Carolina University’s Fall Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m. in Minges Coliseum.
 
When you think of art and music, computer science may be the furthest thing from your mind. East Carolina University College of Education’s iCS4All project aims to change that.
When you think of art and music, computer science may be the furthest thing from your mind. East Carolina University College of Education’s iCS4All project aims to change that.
 
Making it easier for consumers to find oysters in other months – not just Thanksgiving or Christmas – is one of the long-term goals of a multi-institutional grant involving an East Carolina University faculty member.
Making it easier for consumers to find oysters in other months – not just Thanksgiving or Christmas – is one of the long-term goals of a multi-institutional grant involving an East Carolina University faculty member.
 
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees approved increases in student tuition and fees beginning in the fall 2020 semester and announced a search committee to find its next chancellor during a meeting Nov. 22.
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees approved increases in student tuition and fees beginning in the fall 2020 semester and announced a search committee to find its next chancellor during a meeting Nov. 22.
 
Preparation paid off for a team of East Carolina University engineering and technology students with a first-place finish at a national robot competition.
Preparation paid off for a team of East Carolina University engineering and technology students with a first-place finish at a national robot competition.
 
Faculty, students and residents from the dental school joined forces on Nov. 16 with local organizations to provide free dental care to veterans at no cost to them
Faculty, students and residents from the dental school joined forces on Nov. 16 with local organizations to provide free dental care to veterans at no cost to them
 
East Carolina University student Darius Alexander has aspirations to be a district attorney and to influence criminal justice reform.
East Carolina University student Darius Alexander has aspirations to be a district attorney and to influence criminal justice reform.
 
The team is looking at a method of handling tertiary treated effluent — or water — from the wastewater treatment plant
The team is looking at a method of handling tertiary treated effluent — or water — from the wastewater treatment plant
 
Alumnus and award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley returned to East Carolina University’s School of Theatre and Dance on Nov. 8 to visit with students and attend a scholarship fundraising gala.
Alumnus and award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley returned to East Carolina University’s School of Theatre and Dance on Nov. 8 to visit with students and attend a scholarship fundraising gala.
 
When you see Nicholas Hill’s experimental prosthetic hand for the first time, it’s just too easy to crack a joke about the upcoming “Terminator: Dark Fate.” It looks that much like a Skynet prototype.
When you see Nicholas Hill’s experimental prosthetic hand for the first time, it’s just too easy to crack a joke about the upcoming “Terminator: Dark Fate.” It looks that much like a Skynet prototype.
 
Preserving and improving the quality of breathable air is the life work of Dr. R.K.M. Jayanty, adjunct professor of biological and agricultural engineering at N.C. State, who spoke at East Carolina University on Nov. 7.
Preserving and improving the quality of breathable air is the life work of Dr. R.K.M. Jayanty, adjunct professor of biological and agricultural engineering at N.C. State, who spoke at East Carolina University on Nov. 7.
 
Seven underrepresented minority in medicine (URMM) junior faculty members from family medicine departments across the nation spent several days this week at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine for mentorship in scholarship and manuscript writing.
Seven underrepresented minority in medicine (URMM) junior faculty members from family medicine departments across the nation spent several days this week at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine for mentorship in scholarship and manuscript writing.
 
East Carolina University is at the forefront of training theater and dance students in the latest industry standards led by a growing part of production teams: intimacy directors and coordinators.
East Carolina University is at the forefront of training theater and dance students in the latest industry standards led by a growing part of production teams: intimacy directors and coordinators.
 
Dr. Emily Yeager believes rural areas of eastern North Carolina offer a lot to tourists. What they may not offer are a lot of places to stay.
Dr. Emily Yeager believes rural areas of eastern North Carolina offer a lot to tourists. What they may not offer are a lot of places to stay.
 
In one week, East Carolina University inducted two members into the Distinguished Military Service Society, hosted its annual Military Appreciation Day football game and was named one of the best universities in the country for veterans.
In one week, East Carolina University inducted two members into the Distinguished Military Service Society, hosted its annual Military Appreciation Day football game and was named one of the best universities in the country for veterans.
 
Dr. Ron Mitchelson, provost and senior vice chancellor of academic affairs at East Carolina University, has been appointed as interim chancellor by UNC System President Bill Roper.
Dr. Ron Mitchelson, provost and senior vice chancellor of academic affairs at East Carolina University, has been appointed as interim chancellor by UNC System President Bill Roper.
 
Litwa, an assistant professor of anatomy and cell biology at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, studies the mechanisms by which the brain cells form connections with one another to share information with each other.
Litwa, an assistant professor of anatomy and cell biology at ECU’s Brody School of Medicine, studies the mechanisms by which the brain cells form connections with one another to share information with each other.
 
A free foot clinic organized and staffed by ECU’s Brody School of Medicine students for Greenville’s homeless population has grown to provide additional services and better access to care for participants and more experience for students.
A free foot clinic organized and staffed by ECU’s Brody School of Medicine students for Greenville’s homeless population has grown to provide additional services and better access to care for participants and more experience for students.
 
Understanding the side effects of prescription medicine is not always easy. It can be especially troublesome for those who don’t speak English.
Understanding the side effects of prescription medicine is not always easy. It can be especially troublesome for those who don’t speak English.
 
East Carolina University student Sean Wear is a veteran with a passion for industrial engineering.
East Carolina University student Sean Wear is a veteran with a passion for industrial engineering.
 
In honor of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, ECU is highlighting the STEPP Program, (Supporting Transition and Education through Planning and Partnerships), which provides academic, social and life skills support for students with identified learning disabilities.
In honor of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, ECU is highlighting the STEPP Program, (Supporting Transition and Education through Planning and Partnerships), which provides academic, social and life skills support for students with identified learning disabilities.
 
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