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The rapid rise of the terrorist Islamic State group demonstrates the power of social media, acclaimed author and journalist Peter Bergen told a crowd at East Carolina University Tuesday night.
The rapid rise of the terrorist Islamic State group demonstrates the power of social media, acclaimed author and journalist Peter Bergen told a crowd at East Carolina University Tuesday night.
 
On the eve of one of the biggest home football games this fall, the East Carolina University Board of Trustees entered its fourth quarter of discussions on the planned Heritage Hall.
On the eve of one of the biggest home football games this fall, the East Carolina University Board of Trustees entered its fourth quarter of discussions on the planned Heritage Hall.
 
East Carolina University faculty and student choreography will share the stage at Wright Auditorium this month during Dance @ Wright, part of the ECU/Loessin Playhouse Season. The showcase will spotlight an eclectic assortment of dance styles designed to captivate audiences on Sept. 18 - 20.
East Carolina University faculty and student choreography will share the stage at Wright Auditorium this month during Dance @ Wright, part of the ECU/Loessin Playhouse Season. The showcase will spotlight an eclectic assortment of dance styles designed to captivate audiences on Sept. 18 - 20.
 
For the fourth consecutive year, East Carolina University has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine with its Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
For the fourth consecutive year, East Carolina University has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine with its Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.
 
A colorfully painted cinderblock wall near campus helps illustrate an ongoing partnership between East Carolina University and its neighbors.
A colorfully painted cinderblock wall near campus helps illustrate an ongoing partnership between East Carolina University and its neighbors.
 
Supporters of East Carolina University gave a record-breaking $39 million in commitments in the 2014-15 year to benefit scholarships, faculty resources, programs, research, facilities, health care, athletics and more.
Supporters of East Carolina University gave a record-breaking $39 million in commitments in the 2014-15 year to benefit scholarships, faculty resources, programs, research, facilities, health care, athletics and more.
 
A distance education student from the Charlotte area has become the first person to graduate from East Carolina University with a master's degree in health informatics and information management.
A distance education student from the Charlotte area has become the first person to graduate from East Carolina University with a master's degree in health informatics and information management.
 
Chances are East Carolina University doctoral students are either in the field, in the lab, headed to one or just back from the other.
Chances are East Carolina University doctoral students are either in the field, in the lab, headed to one or just back from the other.
 
East Carolina University continues to set records with its enrollment numbers. Fall 2015 marks a milestone for the university with a total enrollment of 28,289, the largest in its 108-year history.
East Carolina University continues to set records with its enrollment numbers. Fall 2015 marks a milestone for the university with a total enrollment of 28,289, the largest in its 108-year history.
 
Even though most were in elementary or pre-school when the tragedy happened, East Carolina University students organized opportunities to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
Even though most were in elementary or pre-school when the tragedy happened, East Carolina University students organized opportunities to reflect on the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
 
The only thing some people dread more than public speaking is death. That's according to Dr. Pamela Hopkins, director of East Carolina University's Speech Communication Center, where students, faculty, staff and community members learn to overcome anxiety to make effective presentations.
The only thing some people dread more than public speaking is death. That's according to Dr. Pamela Hopkins, director of East Carolina University's Speech Communication Center, where students, faculty, staff and community members learn to overcome anxiety to make effective presentations.
 
East Carolina University ranks in the top tier of national universities in a new listing by U.S. News & World Report.
East Carolina University ranks in the top tier of national universities in a new listing by U.S. News & World Report.
 
East Carolina University students had the opportunity to experience the dangers of texting while driving Tuesday, when the AT&T "It Can Wait" Driving Simulator paid a visit to the Mendenhall brickyard.
East Carolina University students had the opportunity to experience the dangers of texting while driving Tuesday, when the AT&T "It Can Wait" Driving Simulator paid a visit to the Mendenhall brickyard.
 
More than 170 alumni from East Carolina University's School of Art and Design will showcase their work at four galleries in Greenville this month.
More than 170 alumni from East Carolina University's School of Art and Design will showcase their work at four galleries in Greenville this month.
 
A new class of East Carolina University nursing students was encouraged to pursue knowledge, emphasize service, and be honest and ethical in all matters during an Aug. 27 ceremony welcoming them into their future profession and into the College of Nursing.
A new class of East Carolina University nursing students was encouraged to pursue knowledge, emphasize service, and be honest and ethical in all matters during an Aug. 27 ceremony welcoming them into their future profession and into the College of Nursing.
 
Scientists at East Carolina University are taking a closer look at the intercellular war that goes on between viruses and the human immune system in an effort to design better drugs to target the germs.
Scientists at East Carolina University are taking a closer look at the intercellular war that goes on between viruses and the human immune system in an effort to design better drugs to target the germs.
 
East Carolina University alumnus Scott Avett encouraged approximately 4,200 incoming students to make the most of every moment during a keynote presentation at the annual Student Welcome and Convocation at Minges Coliseum Aug. 23.
East Carolina University alumnus Scott Avett encouraged approximately 4,200 incoming students to make the most of every moment during a keynote presentation at the annual Student Welcome and Convocation at Minges Coliseum Aug. 23.
 
Every day had something new in store for two Honors College students who spent their summer working with East Carolina University's leaders in robotic heart surgery.
Every day had something new in store for two Honors College students who spent their summer working with East Carolina University's leaders in robotic heart surgery.
 
East Carolina University Director of Athletics Jeff Compher has been invited to participate in the 2015 Senior Leader Engagement Program (SLEP) sponsored by United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.
East Carolina University Director of Athletics Jeff Compher has been invited to participate in the 2015 Senior Leader Engagement Program (SLEP) sponsored by United States Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.
 
East Carolina University is ranked No.1 in Washington Monthly magazine's list of "Best Bang for the Buck Colleges in the Southeast" released Aug. 24.
East Carolina University is ranked No.1 in Washington Monthly magazine's list of "Best Bang for the Buck Colleges in the Southeast" released Aug. 24.
 
If you were at a North Carolina beach this summer, you might have wondered if a shark was swimming just beneath the waves.
If you were at a North Carolina beach this summer, you might have wondered if a shark was swimming just beneath the waves.
 
Making progress on the establishment of two new schools, an enrollment of 30,000 students and the largest fundraising campaign in school history are among East Carolina University's priorities for this academic year, according to Chancellor Steve Ballard.
Making progress on the establishment of two new schools, an enrollment of 30,000 students and the largest fundraising campaign in school history are among East Carolina University's priorities for this academic year, according to Chancellor Steve Ballard.
 
Scientists from around the world converged on East Carolina University's health sciences campus Aug. 10-13 to get a crash course in an organelle that powers all human cells.
Scientists from around the world converged on East Carolina University's health sciences campus Aug. 10-13 to get a crash course in an organelle that powers all human cells.
 
As undergraduate students begin a new semester at East Carolina University, they will need to be aware of recent changes to several academic rules.
As undergraduate students begin a new semester at East Carolina University, they will need to be aware of recent changes to several academic rules.
 
Eighty students were donned with white coats and officially welcomed to the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in an Aug. 14 ceremony that celebrated the privileges and responsibilities associated with a medical education.
Eighty students were donned with white coats and officially welcomed to the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University in an Aug. 14 ceremony that celebrated the privileges and responsibilities associated with a medical education.
 
The first new residence hall to open in about 10 years at East Carolina University welcomed students pushing hand carts and lugging plastic storage bins on Wednesday morning.
The first new residence hall to open in about 10 years at East Carolina University welcomed students pushing hand carts and lugging plastic storage bins on Wednesday morning.
 
More than 1.5 million students across the state will head back to the classroom next week and our North Carolina officials want to make sure those students arrive safely and ready to learn.
More than 1.5 million students across the state will head back to the classroom next week and our North Carolina officials want to make sure those students arrive safely and ready to learn.
 
Forty-eight applicants from 28 countries became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony held at the East Carolina Heart Institute Aug. 14. This was the first time a naturalization ceremony has been hosted on the campus of East Carolina University or in Greenville.
Forty-eight applicants from 28 countries became United States citizens during a naturalization ceremony held at the East Carolina Heart Institute Aug. 14. This was the first time a naturalization ceremony has been hosted on the campus of East Carolina University or in Greenville.
 
If organizers of East Carolina University's first Eastern North Carolina Writing Symposium have their way, future classes of incoming students will arrive on campus with significant writing skills.
If organizers of East Carolina University's first Eastern North Carolina Writing Symposium have their way, future classes of incoming students will arrive on campus with significant writing skills.
 
Seeing the impact of air and speed on objects beats reading a description in a textbook, according to East Carolina University engineering students.
Seeing the impact of air and speed on objects beats reading a description in a textbook, according to East Carolina University engineering students.
 
While many college students spent their summer sleeping late or soaking up the sun, East Carolina University junior Destiny Reid was preparing a presentation to Congress.
While many college students spent their summer sleeping late or soaking up the sun, East Carolina University junior Destiny Reid was preparing a presentation to Congress.
 
Right after breakfast on the final day of Camp Needles in the Pines, the director led 75 young campers in a rousing rendition of the camp song, complete with hand motions and foot stomping.
Right after breakfast on the final day of Camp Needles in the Pines, the director led 75 young campers in a rousing rendition of the camp song, complete with hand motions and foot stomping.
 
An East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine clinic is now treating local patients experiencing oral emergencies.
An East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine clinic is now treating local patients experiencing oral emergencies.
 
Faculty, curators and administrators are still discovering just how momentous East Carolina University's collection of literary work, letters and mementos from famous Southern writers could turn out to be.
Faculty, curators and administrators are still discovering just how momentous East Carolina University's collection of literary work, letters and mementos from famous Southern writers could turn out to be.
 
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