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A historic wooden building with a red metal roof and a small front porch sits among large trees and greenery. In the foreground, a rustic wooden sign reads “The Country Doctor Museum” with an illustration of a horse-drawn carriage and the year 1967. A gravel path leads to the entrance, and a white informational sign is visible near the porch.
Jan 30, 2026
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ECU to cut six programs, seek new stewardship for museum amid budget cuts

East Carolina University will eliminate six academic programs, combine two colleges and seek new stewardship for the Country Doctor Museum in Bailey as part of a broader plan to reduce...

Jan 30, 2026
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Gold standard

Hannah Lewis Hometown: Greensboro, North Carolina Major: Biology and chemistry Career goal: Attending medical school to become a plastic surgeon Scholarship: Eastern Carolina Vocational Center Scholarship What do you like...

A large sports complex with a central building featuring a peaked roof and covered entrance sits amid expansive, well-manicured green fields. Multiple tall light poles surround the area, indicating athletic fields for outdoor sports. The sky is clear and blue, and the landscape is open with trees in the distance.
Jan 30, 2026
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Greenville leases North Recreational Complex for sports tourism push

Greenville is taking over ECU’s North Recreational Complex, a sprawling 129-acre facility about 10 minutes east of campus on U.S. 264, following approval of a long-term lease. It’s part of...

Four military personnel engaged in conversation within a room, discussing matters of importance and strategy.
Jan 13, 2025
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Helene recovery: Pirate Nation jumps into action

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, ECU showed its commitment to community, echoing the aid it received during Hurricane Floyd 25 years earlier. As UNC Asheville faced significant challenges, ECU...

Jul 31, 2024
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ECU joins professional development program for rural leaders

ECU is now part of North Carolina Commerce’s Rural Community Capacity program, which provides professional development training for leaders of local governments in some of the state’s economically distressed areas....

Jul 31, 2024
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Hyster-Yale Group leases tech and testing space at Intersect East

Hyster-Yale Group, a global manufacturer of lift trucks and technology solutions marketed under the Hyster and Yale brands, is the first tenant of Intersect East, the 19-acre innovation hub along...

Jul 10, 2023
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Team studying health care for Ukrainian refugees

A team of ECU College of Nursing faculty and students have joined with colleagues from Poland and Ukraine to assess the nursing guidance needed to help provide quality health care...

Dec 16, 2022
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ECU recognizes alumni

The ECU Women’s Roundtable honored 10 award recipients at its Incredible Women Luncheon on Sept. 23. Mary Sue Cummings Deaton ’81 ’91 of Greenville has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in...

Jun 16, 2022
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Longtime ECU leaders announce retirements

Sylvia Brown ’75 ’78, dean of the College of Nursing; Virginia Hardy, vice chancellor for student affairs; Michael Van Scott, interim vice chancellor for research, economic development and engagement; David...

Feb 07, 2022
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Partnerships to extend ECU’s educational outreach

ECU leaders have signed agreements with Fayetteville State University, Wake Technical Community College, Martin Community College and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in recent weeks that will help students...