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We are only 1️⃣ week away! “A Culinary Celebration: The South Goes Global,” on Oct. 22-23, will highlight cultural experiences with music, dance, film, storytelling, recipes and food! View the full itinerary and join us ➡️ spr.ly/6015BGdQtL
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What a great opportunity for our student collaborators in Harriot College, Brody and Health and Human Sciences!
ECU has received its first-ever NIH T32 training grant, a nearly $2.8 million investment supporting doctoral students through the new Basic Biomedical Sciences Research Training Program. Learn more: spr.ly/6015BGfKUW
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It's getting closer. Just 2️⃣ weeks to go! “A Culinary Celebration: The South Goes Global,” on Oct. 22-23, will highlight cultural experiences with music, dance, film, storytelling, recipes and food! View the full itinerary ➡️ spr.ly/6014BGdtgC
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Only 3️⃣ weeks to go! Join us Oct. 22-23 for “A Culinary Celebration: The South Goes Global.” Festivities include music and dance, a film screening, storytelling, book and poetry readings, and food! View the full itinerary ➡️ spr.ly/6019BGdSJ7
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Workshops begin in two weeks. Harriot College faculty, get more information below and sign up!
ECU's new Discovery Awards, part of the Chancellor’s Innovation Fund initiatives, will award $500,000 biennially to interdisciplinary research teams tackling today's toughest problems. Make way for the bold! spr.ly/6010BGiJhn
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#ECU and @ECUPsychology remain strong programs in North Carolina and nationwide, according to the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. Read more about ECU's rankings ➡️ spr.ly/6015BG5kHd
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We are excited to welcome everyone to our 20th season! Check out what is to come at the link below.
For 20 years, #ECU’s Voyages of Discovery Series has brought impactful voices to eastern North Carolina to explore the arts and sciences. Now, another season of discovery is on the horizon. 🔎 🔗 Learn more about the 2026-27 season guest speakers: spr.ly/6013BGnjpH
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Join us Oct. 22-23 for “A Culinary Celebration: The South Goes Global,” with cultural experiences including live music and dance, a film screening, storytelling, and presentations and discussions about recipes and food we love! View the full itinerary ➡️ spr.ly/6011BGdQR3
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NC beach nourishment projects in Avon and Buxton may provide communities with valuable information to help guide decisions about shoreline protection. #ECU researcher Dr. David Lagomasino (Earth, Environment and Planning) has received $170k+ in funding to monitor the project.
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#ECU professor Dr. Calvin Mercer is imparting knowledge on social considerations of a future of human existence beyond our current understanding. His research delves into AI and scientific advances that may theoretically extend human life. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/6013B1j04R
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Dr. Andrea Kitta, @EastCarolina English professor, has been appointed President of the International Society for Contemporary Legend Research. She will serve three years as incoming president, and three years as president❗ Learn more about the society ➡️ spr.ly/6016B1KGNC
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ECU honored more than 60 scholars, researchers and innovators for their impactful work on April 9 during the Research and Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Dr. Yong-Qing Li, professor of physics, was recognized with the highest honor. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mAd3ao
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Congratulations to ECU and Harriot College alumnus Charles W. Crumpler, III ('21 B.A. Philosophy and B.S. Math; '23 M.A. Math). He recently passed oral exams for a Ph.D. in Philosophy at Ohio State. Now, he will complete his dissertation. Way to go, Charles❗🎓
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Dr. Lee Maril, @ecu_sociology professor emeritus, has a new book coming out in March that examines the problems of poverty and food insecurity in his home state of Oklahoma and how they can be eliminated. Learn more ➡️ oupress.com/9780806196565/hu…
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Congrats Dr. Benjamin Saidel @ecuanth on your 2026-27 Seymour Gitin Distinguished Professorship from the W. F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research. The prestigious award allows him to be in residence in Jerusalem this fall. Learn more ➡️ aiar.org/fellowships
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Creating connection in the classroom. 📚 New project-based courses help students build critical thinking skills and collaborate with one another in meaningful ways. From hands-on projects to lively small-group discussions, learn about this new course structure. ⤵️ bit.ly/4pOfiXK
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Undergraduates, do you want to get PAID for your research? You could receive up to $2,000 to support faculty-mentored projects in the areas of: Arts & Humanities 📚 Biomedical Sciences 🩻 Social Sciences 🧠 STEM 🔬 Apply by January 16! ⤵️ GO.ECU.EDU/URCA
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Join Dr. Stanley Riggs, @EastCarolina professor emeritus of geological sciences, for an informal reading and signing of his new book, "Cape Lookout National Seashore," at 7 p.m., Jan. 15, at Pitt Street Brewing. Find more information below and at nclandofwater.org/
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