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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.

East Carolina University police officers responded - multiple times - to reports of a gunman in a residence hall on campus July 8-12. Fortunately, it was just part of a weeklong training using the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training curriculum.
East Carolina University police officers responded - multiple times - to reports of a gunman in a residence hall on campus July 8-12. Fortunately, it was just part of a weeklong training using the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training curriculum.
 
There have been two turning points in Harold Varner's career as an East Carolina golfer. The first came at the end of his freshman year when he struggled on the course and in the classroom.
There have been two turning points in Harold Varner's career as an East Carolina golfer. The first came at the end of his freshman year when he struggled on the course and in the classroom.
 
A new military web portal at East Carolina University offers a central location for discovering what ECU can offer student veterans, service members and their families.
A new military web portal at East Carolina University offers a central location for discovering what ECU can offer student veterans, service members and their families.
 
East Carolina University professor Dr. Thom Skalko is extending the university mission of service to South Africa, where he's collaborating on a project that will create new jobs and enhance quality of life in the community.
East Carolina University professor Dr. Thom Skalko is extending the university mission of service to South Africa, where he's collaborating on a project that will create new jobs and enhance quality of life in the community.
 
Spend any time with the participants of two annual camps run by East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine and your first question may be, "Where are all the sick kids?"
Spend any time with the participants of two annual camps run by East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine and your first question may be, "Where are all the sick kids?"
 
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville officially opened today (June 20) with officials predicting that it will become a special healing place for the hundreds of thousands of children whose families live east of I-95.
The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville officially opened today (June 20) with officials predicting that it will become a special healing place for the hundreds of thousands of children whose families live east of I-95.
 
East Carolina University's incoming class of 2017 should bring enthusiasm - and perhaps a strong preference for purple and gold - when they arrive on campus in June or July for a two-day immersion in Pirate culture.
East Carolina University's incoming class of 2017 should bring enthusiasm - and perhaps a strong preference for purple and gold - when they arrive on campus in June or July for a two-day immersion in Pirate culture.
 
East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine is one of 11 schools in the nation selected for a $1 million grant from the American Medical Association to change the way it educates students while keeping its focus on rural and underserved populations.
East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine is one of 11 schools in the nation selected for a $1 million grant from the American Medical Association to change the way it educates students while keeping its focus on rural and underserved populations.
 
Though clouds threatened, the rain held off during the official opening of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine community service learning center in Elizabeth City on June 10.
Though clouds threatened, the rain held off during the official opening of the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine community service learning center in Elizabeth City on June 10.
 
Summer’s longer days and warmer temperatures offer more opportunities to eat fresh fruits and vegetables but not everyone knows how or where to get healthy foods.
Summer’s longer days and warmer temperatures offer more opportunities to eat fresh fruits and vegetables but not everyone knows how or where to get healthy foods.
 
East Carolina University professor of anthropology David Griffith has taken his research abroad to study managed migration, the value of labor and its effects in Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and the United States.
East Carolina University professor of anthropology David Griffith has taken his research abroad to study managed migration, the value of labor and its effects in Mexico, Guatemala, Canada and the United States.
 
Dr. Richard R. Eakin, former chancellor and outgoing interim dean of the Honors College at ECU, expected he would be recognized somehow at a May 31 gala honoring the Polaris Society - an organization for friends of and donors to the Honors College.
Dr. Richard R. Eakin, former chancellor and outgoing interim dean of the Honors College at ECU, expected he would be recognized somehow at a May 31 gala honoring the Polaris Society - an organization for friends of and donors to the Honors College.
 
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has received a Top Ten Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians for contributing to the pipeline of family physicians.
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has received a Top Ten Award by the American Academy of Family Physicians for contributing to the pipeline of family physicians.
 
Suttle, who just finished his second year of medical school at East Carolina University, became the patient in a smartphone physical exam in April while attending the TEDMED conference, an annual gathering focusing on health and medicine held in Washington, D.C.
Suttle, who just finished his second year of medical school at East Carolina University, became the patient in a smartphone physical exam in April while attending the TEDMED conference, an annual gathering focusing on health and medicine held in Washington, D.C.
 
A group of East Carolina University physical therapy students and faculty members volunteered their time on May 17 to build bikes for 20 children with disabilities, for a giveaway on May 18.
A group of East Carolina University physical therapy students and faculty members volunteered their time on May 17 to build bikes for 20 children with disabilities, for a giveaway on May 18.
 
An East Carolina University researcher hit a milestone this spring in his ongoing work to develop software and portable hardware that will enable audiologists to conduct hearing tests remotely.
An East Carolina University researcher hit a milestone this spring in his ongoing work to develop software and portable hardware that will enable audiologists to conduct hearing tests remotely.
 
Leona Cox ended up on the front row when the 48 seniors in East Carolina Teacher Training School's Class of 1915 gathered on the steps of Old Austin for their graduation photo. "There she is in the middle," said her great-granddaughter, senior Mary Highsmith, as she points to the...
Leona Cox ended up on the front row when the 48 seniors in East Carolina Teacher Training School's Class of 1915 gathered on the steps of Old Austin for their graduation photo. "There she is in the middle," said her great-granddaughter, senior Mary Highsmith, as she points to the...
 
Stan and Amy Winstead didn't include an advanced degree in their wedding vows 12 years ago, but mutual encouragement and support saw them through the past two years as graduate students in the East Carolina University College of Nursing.
Stan and Amy Winstead didn't include an advanced degree in their wedding vows 12 years ago, but mutual encouragement and support saw them through the past two years as graduate students in the East Carolina University College of Nursing.
 
After seven years in his previous career, Mike Weeks was looking for more of a challenge. Considering that he'd worked both as an accountant and a social worker, Weeks would have to find something particularly challenging.
After seven years in his previous career, Mike Weeks was looking for more of a challenge. Considering that he'd worked both as an accountant and a social worker, Weeks would have to find something particularly challenging.
 
Final exams and presentations don't do much to raise the blood pressure of physical therapy student Michelle "Shelley" Spencer. But there's nothing like being deployed twice to Iraq to put things in perspective.
Final exams and presentations don't do much to raise the blood pressure of physical therapy student Michelle "Shelley" Spencer. But there's nothing like being deployed twice to Iraq to put things in perspective.
 
The youth in the Rev. Richard Joyner’s church in Conetoe already are health ambassadors, growing vegetables and teaching neighbors about healthy lifestyles.
The youth in the Rev. Richard Joyner’s church in Conetoe already are health ambassadors, growing vegetables and teaching neighbors about healthy lifestyles.
 
The fourth annual Founders Day and University Awards Celebration recognized "the best of East Carolina University" on May 1 in Hendrix Theatre.
The fourth annual Founders Day and University Awards Celebration recognized "the best of East Carolina University" on May 1 in Hendrix Theatre.
 
A home-schooled high school student mentored by East Carolina University faculty is one of only eight North Carolina students to compete this month in the International Science and Engineering Fair.
A home-schooled high school student mentored by East Carolina University faculty is one of only eight North Carolina students to compete this month in the International Science and Engineering Fair.
 
A group of students in East Carolina University’s Project STEPP program spent Friday afternoons this semester out in the community, mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders at the Building Hope Community Life Center. The kids listen and respond to their Pirate mentors. They have connected...
A group of students in East Carolina University’s Project STEPP program spent Friday afternoons this semester out in the community, mentoring fourth- and fifth-graders at the Building Hope Community Life Center. The kids listen and respond to their Pirate mentors. They have connected...
 
A commitment to service is the foundation of leadership, two alumni with distinguished military careers said April 15 while speaking to cadets in ECU’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp. (AFROTC).
A commitment to service is the foundation of leadership, two alumni with distinguished military careers said April 15 while speaking to cadets in ECU’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp. (AFROTC).
 
The ECU Steel Chef competition was held April 3 at the Golden Corral Culinary Center on campus as part of the College of Human Ecology’s celebration of Hospitality Week.
The ECU Steel Chef competition was held April 3 at the Golden Corral Culinary Center on campus as part of the College of Human Ecology’s celebration of Hospitality Week.
 
Summer months in eastern North Carolina mean hot, sticky days with heat indexes that can take the breath away, particularly for those who work outdoors. Add to that a respirator mask worn for job safety and misery levels soar into dangerous territory.
Summer months in eastern North Carolina mean hot, sticky days with heat indexes that can take the breath away, particularly for those who work outdoors. Add to that a respirator mask worn for job safety and misery levels soar into dangerous territory.
 
Ten East Carolina University students are investigating hazardous waste sites this spring, seeking to uncover who or what is responsible for hazardous materials and pollution recently discovered at the Greenville Town Common.
Ten East Carolina University students are investigating hazardous waste sites this spring, seeking to uncover who or what is responsible for hazardous materials and pollution recently discovered at the Greenville Town Common.
 
The six-inch scar on Ty Shaw’s left leg is a lasting reminder of a mortar blast he suffered while on patrol in Iraq.
The six-inch scar on Ty Shaw’s left leg is a lasting reminder of a mortar blast he suffered while on patrol in Iraq.
 
Two professors have been named recipients of a new East Carolina University award recognizing excellence in mentorship of graduate students conducting research.
Two professors have been named recipients of a new East Carolina University award recognizing excellence in mentorship of graduate students conducting research.
 
An East Carolina University researcher and faculty member described as a tireless advocate for a high quality university education has received the campus’ top leadership award for women.
An East Carolina University researcher and faculty member described as a tireless advocate for a high quality university education has received the campus’ top leadership award for women.
 
Visitors to East Carolina University toured campus, visited Joyner Library and residence halls, and sampled the fare in university dining halls during the 2013 Spring Open House held April 6.
Visitors to East Carolina University toured campus, visited Joyner Library and residence halls, and sampled the fare in university dining halls during the 2013 Spring Open House held April 6.
 
The most rewarding thing about teaching biology for Dr. John Stiller is also the most difficult: Helping students reach those "light bulb" moments in which they obviously have grasped the material.
The most rewarding thing about teaching biology for Dr. John Stiller is also the most difficult: Helping students reach those "light bulb" moments in which they obviously have grasped the material.
 
A hall in the Brody Medical Sciences Building will go from boring to beautiful with help from five East Carolina University graphic design students.
A hall in the Brody Medical Sciences Building will go from boring to beautiful with help from five East Carolina University graphic design students.
 
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