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From student to department chair to director, Michael Harris’ leadership journey in ECU’s College of Business continues.
Project Kitty Hawk is helping enhance the brand of East Carolina University online programs.
Martha Elmore wins a statewide award in archives as a testament to her decades of services to ECU and preservation.
Immersed in ’80s anthems, audiences will become part of the revolution at ECU’s Summer Theatre’s “Rock of Ages,” opening Wednesday in McGinnis Theatre.
ECU has demonstrated a commitment to fostering leaders that are dedicated to the pursuit of vital public goods.
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