Community Outreach

November 2025

IHAT Center puts accessibility front and center

The Irene Howell Assistive Technology (IHAT) Center, housed in ECU’s College of Education, serves as a leading model for advancing inclusive practices in education and daily life with individuals with […]

 11/26/2025

ECU New Teacher Support hosts beginning teachers for professional development

The ECU New Teacher Support Program coaches hosted a regional conference bringing together nearly 80 beginning teachers for a full day of professional development. Teachers traveled from Pitt, Tyrrell, Martin, […]

 11/13/2025

October 2025

Why Rural Matters: ECU faculty lead national conversation on rural education

Six East Carolina University College of Education faculty and staff spent an inspiring week of learning at the National Forum to Advance Rural Education in Salt Lake City, Utah. Drs. […]

 10/29/2025

June 2025

Pierce selected as ECU Student Teacher of the Year

For history education graduate Hunter Pierce ‘25, East Carolina University was the best choice when it came to pursuing a degree in education. “I chose ECU because of its history […]

 6/17/2025

May 2025

Spring fling for literacy leaders inspires NC educators

On Saturday, March 3, 2025, the Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education hosted 40 participants at the Rooted in Reading: Spring Fling for Literacy Leaders professional development […]

 5/16/2025

April 2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Shayna Cox

Name: Shayna Cox Major/Degree Program: Secondary English Education (undergraduate degree) Hometown/Current City: Snow Hill, NC Hobbies/interests: In my free time I enjoy creative writing, painting, and playing with my dog! What’s your favorite […]

 4/30/2025

Spring 2025 Graduate: Chayla Miller

Name: Chayla Miller Major/Degree Program: Elementary Education with concentration in Mathematics (bachelor’s degree) Hometown/Current City: New Bern, NC Hobbies/interests: I love to thrift, listen to music, watch movies/shows and spend […]

 4/30/2025

November 2024

Center connects with community through STEM initiatives

The Center for STEM Education (CSTEM) had an engaging fall, hosting a variety of events to ignite curiosity in young learners and equip future teachers with hands-on STEM teaching tools.  […]

 11/18/2024

October 2024

Writers and publishers workshop sees success in eastern NC

Contributed by Phyllis Broughton Friday, September 13, 2024, was a lucky day for 34 participants who attended a workshop at Martin Community College that was designed and created by Dr. […]

 10/30/2024

September 2024

Berry, Broughton, Lin provided professional development for educators

Dr. Crisianee Berry, assistant professor in mathematics education, science education and instructional technology; Dr. Phyllis Broughton, teaching assistant professor in adult education; and Dr. Xi Lin, associate professor in adult […]

 9/30/2024