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Taking a long look at the best of our neighboring counties. There are many hidden treasures in eastern North Carolina.

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Swashbucklers of all ages will converge on the banks of the Tar River, a paradise located in Uptown Greenville, for the 14th annual PirateFest on April 17th and 18th, 2020.
Swashbucklers of all ages will converge on the banks of the Tar River, a paradise located in Uptown Greenville, for the 14th annual PirateFest on April 17th and 18th, 2020.
 
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.
 
East Carolina University’s School of Communication has welcomed two faculty members from Poland this semester as part of a partnership formed almost a decade ago.
East Carolina University’s School of Communication has welcomed two faculty members from Poland this semester as part of a partnership formed almost a decade ago.
 
Newborn babies whose mothers exercised during their pregnancy have improved motor skills, heart function and body composition, East Carolina University researchers have found.
Newborn babies whose mothers exercised during their pregnancy have improved motor skills, heart function and body composition, East Carolina University researchers have found.
 
East Carolina University will explore the potential for an aviation institute of excellence after listening to feedback from academics, industry leaders, economic directors and government representatives at a workforce development round table Oct. 11 at the East Carolina Heart Institute.
East Carolina University will explore the potential for an aviation institute of excellence after listening to feedback from academics, industry leaders, economic directors and government representatives at a workforce development round table Oct. 11 at the East Carolina Heart Institute.
 
The Connect for Success call center was created as a pilot program in fall 2018.
 
Dickinson Avenue After Dark returns to Uptown Greenville Saturday, October 19th from 7 to 10 pm.
Dickinson Avenue After Dark returns to Uptown Greenville Saturday, October 19th from 7 to 10 pm.
 
Twelve student-led entrepreneurship teams moved on to the semifinal round of the third annual Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge after nearly 3,000 votes were cast in Tuesday’s opening round of East Carolina University and the Miller School of Entrepreneurship’s signature business pitch competition.
Twelve student-led entrepreneurship teams moved on to the semifinal round of the third annual Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge after nearly 3,000 votes were cast in Tuesday’s opening round of East Carolina University and the Miller School of Entrepreneurship’s signature business pitch competition.
 
When Erik Jones won the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington on Labor Day weekend, the high point for Randy Poindexter ’78 probably wasn’t on the track.
When Erik Jones won the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington on Labor Day weekend, the high point for Randy Poindexter ’78 probably wasn’t on the track.
 
Saving lives and saving money are the main goals of six N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) grants totaling more than $862,000 received by faculty in East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology.
Saving lives and saving money are the main goals of six N.C. Department of Transportation (DOT) grants totaling more than $862,000 received by faculty in East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology.
 
For the first time, a company started by East Carolina University faculty members has received a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Institutes of Health.
For the first time, a company started by East Carolina University faculty members has received a Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant from the National Institutes of Health.
 
Liz Blumthal wants to leave her legacy at East Carolina University while preparing to care for others.
Liz Blumthal wants to leave her legacy at East Carolina University while preparing to care for others.
 
The Brody School of Medicine’s innovative Teachers of Quality Academy (TQA) – which trains healthcare professionals to improve quality in health care delivery – recently welcomed its fourth cohort.
The Brody School of Medicine’s innovative Teachers of Quality Academy (TQA) – which trains healthcare professionals to improve quality in health care delivery – recently welcomed its fourth cohort.
 
While many students are enjoying their time off from school, Caitlin Palmer has her lab coat on inside the Science and Technology building, teaching chemistry to undergraduates.
While many students are enjoying their time off from school, Caitlin Palmer has her lab coat on inside the Science and Technology building, teaching chemistry to undergraduates.
 
Heat-related illnesses, pesticide exposure and other occupational hazards face migrant and seasonal farmworkers each day.
Heat-related illnesses, pesticide exposure and other occupational hazards face migrant and seasonal farmworkers each day.
 
Staff and volunteers spent Saturday, Sept. 28, showing more than 1,250 potential Pirates why they should call East Carolina University home.
Staff and volunteers spent Saturday, Sept. 28, showing more than 1,250 potential Pirates why they should call East Carolina University home.
 
This week, the U.S House of Representatives began an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump regarding a July 25 phone call between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
This week, the U.S House of Representatives began an impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump regarding a July 25 phone call between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
 
What does West Africa’s coastline have in common with eastern North Carolina’s Outer Banks?
 
A unique grant celebrates East Carolina University’s commitment to using interprofessional collaboration to address emerging and challenging trends in health care, including opioid use and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
A unique grant celebrates East Carolina University’s commitment to using interprofessional collaboration to address emerging and challenging trends in health care, including opioid use and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
 
Thanks to new grant funding, graduates from several ECU College of Nursing departments will be poised to provide health care that makes a big difference in small communities.
Thanks to new grant funding, graduates from several ECU College of Nursing departments will be poised to provide health care that makes a big difference in small communities.
 
It’s not just what you see in the new cybersecurity lab in the Science and Technology Building at East Carolina University. It’s also what you don’t see.
It’s not just what you see in the new cybersecurity lab in the Science and Technology Building at East Carolina University. It’s also what you don’t see.
 
Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien visited East Carolina University on Sept. 18 as the premier lecturer in the 2019-20 Voyages of Discovery Series.
Award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and philanthropist Soledad O’Brien visited East Carolina University on Sept. 18 as the premier lecturer in the 2019-20 Voyages of Discovery Series.
 
Pirate fans have showcased their school pride time and time again. With the help of the Official Pep Rally of home football games, Freeboot Friday, Pirate fans are sure to set the tone in the East for the second home game.
Pirate fans have showcased their school pride time and time again. With the help of the Official Pep Rally of home football games, Freeboot Friday, Pirate fans are sure to set the tone in the East for the second home game.
 
Students attending the ECU Community School achieved growth during the 2018-19 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s annual report card.
Students attending the ECU Community School achieved growth during the 2018-19 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s annual report card.
 
East Carolina University student Jason Schodt likes to get involved in the community and meet new people.
East Carolina University student Jason Schodt likes to get involved in the community and meet new people.
 
After graduating a record-breaking number of students during the 2018-2019 academic year, East Carolina University welcomed the third largest freshman class in the university’s history this fall.
After graduating a record-breaking number of students during the 2018-2019 academic year, East Carolina University welcomed the third largest freshman class in the university’s history this fall.
 
At East Carolina University, students recovering from substance use disorder are not only receiving support, they’re providing it as well.
At East Carolina University, students recovering from substance use disorder are not only receiving support, they’re providing it as well.
 
Let it snow-cone! The beloved summer staple with a twist will be featured in a temporary pop-up shop supporting the Junior League of Greenville, NC.
Let it snow-cone! The beloved summer staple with a twist will be featured in a temporary pop-up shop supporting the Junior League of Greenville, NC.
 
East Carolina University’s first home football game against Gardner-Webb Saturday marks the beginning of a new era for Pirates fans. ECU Athletics worked to create an atmosphere unlike any other, making a game in Dowdy-Ficklen an even more memorable and fun experience.
East Carolina University’s first home football game against Gardner-Webb Saturday marks the beginning of a new era for Pirates fans. ECU Athletics worked to create an atmosphere unlike any other, making a game in Dowdy-Ficklen an even more memorable and fun experience.
 
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