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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.

Frogs, fossils and jellyfish were among the popular activities for visitors at the annual Earth Day Expo April 8 in the Howell Science Complex at East Carolina University.
Frogs, fossils and jellyfish were among the popular activities for visitors at the annual Earth Day Expo April 8 in the Howell Science Complex at East Carolina University.
 
Soon after U.S. Navy Corpsman Dustin "Doc" Kirby returned home from Iraq, he began to experience the disturbing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Soon after U.S. Navy Corpsman Dustin "Doc" Kirby returned home from Iraq, he began to experience the disturbing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
 
East Carolina University students from multiple disciplines shared their research and creative works March 31 - April 4 at the Eighth Annual Research and Creative Achievement Week at Mendenhall Student Center on campus.
East Carolina University students from multiple disciplines shared their research and creative works March 31 - April 4 at the Eighth Annual Research and Creative Achievement Week at Mendenhall Student Center on campus.
 
Sculptures by seven East Carolina University art students are on display at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport for the next year.
Sculptures by seven East Carolina University art students are on display at the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport for the next year.
 
A grant of nearly $500,000 will help East Carolina University recruit and teach school librarians from economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented backgrounds who want to live and work in eastern North Carolina.
A grant of nearly $500,000 will help East Carolina University recruit and teach school librarians from economically disadvantaged and historically underrepresented backgrounds who want to live and work in eastern North Carolina.
 
Johnny Jones has high blood pressure and diabetes, conditions often seen by health care providers in eastern North Carolina. But a swollen leg and fever brought him to the hospital.
Johnny Jones has high blood pressure and diabetes, conditions often seen by health care providers in eastern North Carolina. But a swollen leg and fever brought him to the hospital.
 
A distance-education professor is East Carolina University's recipient of one of the state's highest teaching honors.
A distance-education professor is East Carolina University's recipient of one of the state's highest teaching honors.
 
"The Psychology of Human-Dog Interactions," "Global Heavy Metal Music" and "Extreme Physics," are just a few of the seminar courses offered this semester to students in the Honors College at East Carolina University. If they sound out of the ordinary, there's a good reason.
"The Psychology of Human-Dog Interactions," "Global Heavy Metal Music" and "Extreme Physics," are just a few of the seminar courses offered this semester to students in the Honors College at East Carolina University. If they sound out of the ordinary, there's a good reason.
 
Education for health care professionals in the 21st century must focus on teamwork and interdisciplinary training, individualized learning for students and patient-centered care. That was the message delivered by American Medical Association representatives visiting East Carolina University on...
Education for health care professionals in the 21st century must focus on teamwork and interdisciplinary training, individualized learning for students and patient-centered care. That was the message delivered by American Medical Association representatives visiting East Carolina University on...
 
Partnership and collaboration laid the groundwork for the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine's newest community service learning center, celebrated March 24 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Lillington site - a 7,700-square-foot facility located off U.S. 401 - is the...
Partnership and collaboration laid the groundwork for the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine's newest community service learning center, celebrated March 24 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Lillington site - a 7,700-square-foot facility located off U.S. 401 - is the...
 
Boots, gloves and toboggans replaced shorts and T-shirts for a group of East Carolina University students over spring break. Through a brisk wind and light rain on March 12, students picked up trash, tires and drift lumber in a Newport River marsh along U.S. 70 in Beaufort. The students signed up...
Boots, gloves and toboggans replaced shorts and T-shirts for a group of East Carolina University students over spring break. Through a brisk wind and light rain on March 12, students picked up trash, tires and drift lumber in a Newport River marsh along U.S. 70 in Beaufort. The students signed up...
 
A new faculty promotion system at one of North Carolina's largest community colleges could increase the school's focus on education. On the other hand, it could be a sign of "mission creep," as the college joins a recent trend of community colleges striving to look and act like universities.
A new faculty promotion system at one of North Carolina's largest community colleges could increase the school's focus on education. On the other hand, it could be a sign of "mission creep," as the college joins a recent trend of community colleges striving to look and act like universities.
 
Match Day is another milestone for East Carolina University medical student Alan Burke, who's had a few of them. The cancer survivor will graduate from the Brody School of Medicine in a few weeks, and then he will be commissioned into the military and begin a residency in psychiatric medicine at...
Match Day is another milestone for East Carolina University medical student Alan Burke, who's had a few of them. The cancer survivor will graduate from the Brody School of Medicine in a few weeks, and then he will be commissioned into the military and begin a residency in psychiatric medicine at...
 
People with Parkinson's disease now have a tool to help them communicate more fluently. Janus Development Group Inc. is marketing and distributing the SpeechEasy anti-stuttering device, developed at East Carolina University, to people with the neurological disease to assist them with speech.
People with Parkinson's disease now have a tool to help them communicate more fluently. Janus Development Group Inc. is marketing and distributing the SpeechEasy anti-stuttering device, developed at East Carolina University, to people with the neurological disease to assist them with speech.
 
Studies conducted at East Carolina University have shown a way to predict which heart surgery patients may have a common postoperative complication as well as a way to treat those patients ahead of time to prevent it.
Studies conducted at East Carolina University have shown a way to predict which heart surgery patients may have a common postoperative complication as well as a way to treat those patients ahead of time to prevent it.
 
East Carolina University's rehabilitation counseling program is ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation, according to a listing released today by U.S. News & World Report.
East Carolina University's rehabilitation counseling program is ranked among the best graduate programs in the nation, according to a listing released today by U.S. News & World Report.
 
Last fall when the American Heart Association issued new guidelines to help doctors teach their patients about their risks of developing cardiovascular disease – accompanied by a bulky computer spreadsheet calculator – one ECU physician thought he had a better idea.
Last fall when the American Heart Association issued new guidelines to help doctors teach their patients about their risks of developing cardiovascular disease – accompanied by a bulky computer spreadsheet calculator – one ECU physician thought he had a better idea.
 
Humorous anecdotes, stories of her love of learning and teaching, and praise from a former governor showered Janice Hardison Faulkner as a gallery space in Joyner Library was dedicated in her honor March 10.
Humorous anecdotes, stories of her love of learning and teaching, and praise from a former governor showered Janice Hardison Faulkner as a gallery space in Joyner Library was dedicated in her honor March 10.
 
A new degree program at East Carolina University gives students an edge  -  and potentially higher salaries - in careers requiring skills in forensic science and crime scene investigation.
A new degree program at East Carolina University gives students an edge  -  and potentially higher salaries - in careers requiring skills in forensic science and crime scene investigation.
 
A grant exceeding half a million dollars will fund new scholarships for East Carolina University students with demonstrated financial need, significant academic potential and a passion for chemistry and physics.
A grant exceeding half a million dollars will fund new scholarships for East Carolina University students with demonstrated financial need, significant academic potential and a passion for chemistry and physics.
 
Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr. will be among those in attendance Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. when a renovated gallery and study space in Joyner Library is dedicated to honor East Carolina University alumna Janice Hardison Faulkner.
Former North Carolina Governor James B. Hunt Jr. will be among those in attendance Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. when a renovated gallery and study space in Joyner Library is dedicated to honor East Carolina University alumna Janice Hardison Faulkner.
 
East Carolina University library patrons checked out more than printed works on March 4 at Joyner Library. At a Human Library presentation, readers borrowed "human books" for 15-minute conversations about unique life experiences.
East Carolina University library patrons checked out more than printed works on March 4 at Joyner Library. At a Human Library presentation, readers borrowed "human books" for 15-minute conversations about unique life experiences.
 
The The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a plan Feb. 21 to ease the path for students moving from N.C. community colleges to public universities.approved a plan Feb. 21 to ease the path for students moving from N.C. community colleges to public universities.
The The University of North Carolina Board of Governors approved a plan Feb. 21 to ease the path for students moving from N.C. community colleges to public universities.approved a plan Feb. 21 to ease the path for students moving from N.C. community colleges to public universities.
 
At last week's wellness day in Rocky Mount, Willie Green compared preventive health care to looking after his car. "You got to keep everything checked up," he said. "It's like checking the air in your tires." Green was one of more than 20 men and women from Rocky Mount and surrounding towns that...
At last week's wellness day in Rocky Mount, Willie Green compared preventive health care to looking after his car. "You got to keep everything checked up," he said. "It's like checking the air in your tires." Green was one of more than 20 men and women from Rocky Mount and surrounding towns that...
 
Roughly 300 high school students from eastern North Carolina experimented with concepts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at East Carolina University on Feb. 21.
Roughly 300 high school students from eastern North Carolina experimented with concepts in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at East Carolina University on Feb. 21.
 
ECU production of "Return to the Forbidden Planet" opens Feb. 27. A cast of student actors and crew at East Carolina University is performing a Shakespeare revue and spoof, a jukebox musical cabaret, a science fiction play and a rock concert from Feb. 27-March 4. And that's all in one show.
ECU production of "Return to the Forbidden Planet" opens Feb. 27. A cast of student actors and crew at East Carolina University is performing a Shakespeare revue and spoof, a jukebox musical cabaret, a science fiction play and a rock concert from Feb. 27-March 4. And that's all in one show.
 
The first thing Lorena Wade will tell you is she wishes her nutrition class, taught by East Carolina University students, met more than once a month.
The first thing Lorena Wade will tell you is she wishes her nutrition class, taught by East Carolina University students, met more than once a month.
 
Several East Carolina University staff members were recognized for outstanding work during the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III awards in Orlando, Fla., earlier this week.
Several East Carolina University staff members were recognized for outstanding work during the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III awards in Orlando, Fla., earlier this week.
 
Researchers at East Carolina University will spend another year studying the causes of Gulf War illness and medicines that might be able to treat it.
Researchers at East Carolina University will spend another year studying the causes of Gulf War illness and medicines that might be able to treat it.
 
A new space for collaborative medical research and robotics training was lauded by East Carolina University officials this week as a visionary project at the heart of the university's mission and talents.
A new space for collaborative medical research and robotics training was lauded by East Carolina University officials this week as a visionary project at the heart of the university's mission and talents.
 
A select group of tutors at East Carolina University are now embedded in eight key college courses to provide a tutoring experience that reaches a greater number of students and is more meaningful to both faculty members and struggling students.
A select group of tutors at East Carolina University are now embedded in eight key college courses to provide a tutoring experience that reaches a greater number of students and is more meaningful to both faculty members and struggling students.
 
Building a road and building better health care require a community to work together. That was the message from keynote speaker Dr. Lori Carter-Edwards at the 10th annual Jean Mills Health Symposium held Feb. 7 at East Carolina University. Using a road-building project in three towns to...
Building a road and building better health care require a community to work together. That was the message from keynote speaker Dr. Lori Carter-Edwards at the 10th annual Jean Mills Health Symposium held Feb. 7 at East Carolina University. Using a road-building project in three towns to...
 
A team of College of Technology and Computer Science students worked hard to overcome a few obstacles and place third in 2013 Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering's (ATMAE) national robotics competition in New Orleans.
A team of College of Technology and Computer Science students worked hard to overcome a few obstacles and place third in 2013 Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering's (ATMAE) national robotics competition in New Orleans.
 
A group of East Carolina University faculty members will spend the next 12 months exploring ways to educate students about patient safety, quality improvement and team-based care along with new ways of teaching that engage students more actively in their own education.
A group of East Carolina University faculty members will spend the next 12 months exploring ways to educate students about patient safety, quality improvement and team-based care along with new ways of teaching that engage students more actively in their own education.
 
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