"We can collect a biospecimen on one floor and take the elevator to another floor to perform experiments on those samples. We also have an exercise testing room."
The full story on this research gem ⤵️
hhp.ecu.edu/hhp-news/2026/05…
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María José Torres PhD MBA ’16
A women's health advocate through success, service, #Pirate spirit.
Congratulations María and for representing HHP in the #ECU 40 Under Forty Class of 2026.
Full story on the 40 Under Forty Leadership Awards ⤵️
news.ecu.edu/2026/04/23/youn…
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Lilian "Lily" Faulconer ’17 ’18
A community advocate through success, service, #Pirate spirit.
Congratulations Lily and for representing HHP in the #ECU 40 Under Forty Class of 2026.
Full story on the 40 Under Forty Leadership Awards ⤵️
news.ecu.edu/2026/04/23/youn…
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Nate Evans ’11
An educational leader through success, service, #Pirate spirit.
Congratulations Nate and for representing HHP in the #ECU 40 Under Forty Class of 2026. Check tomorrow for more highlights!
From the 40 Under Forty Leadership Awards ⤵️
news.ecu.edu/2026/04/23/youn…
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Timothy L. Brown, DHA, MBA ’08
A growth encourager through success, service, #Pirate spirit.
Congratulations Timothy and for representing HHP in the #ECU 40 Under Forty Class of 2026.
Full story on the 40 Under Forty Leadership Awards ⤵️
news.ecu.edu/2026/04/23/youn…
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It's been a big success at the Social Work Career and Resource Fair — Thanks to all campus and community partners, alumni, students and participants for the resources and creating quality interactions and experiences!
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For National Biomechanics Day today, we saw some EB Aycock students in AVID show off their speed and agility! 🏃🏽♀️👟 💻
#NBD2026
They also learned more about our techniques in biomechanics, sport performance science and strength and conditioning to measure and improve outcomes.
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It's Game Day with the #ECU Special Olympics Club! Come cheer on Pirate Unified soccer ...
Games at Blount Recreational Sports Complex, 9999 Oglesby Dr.
Tuesday, 4/7, at 6 p.m. - general tournament game
Wednesday, 4/8 at 6 p.m. - final playoff game
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From the #ECU Special Olympics Club - come cheer on ECU Unified soccer in its inaugural season!
Games at Blount Recreational Sports Complex, 9999 Oglesby Dr.
Tuesday, 4/7, at 6 p.m. - general tournament game
Wednesday, 4/8 at 6 p.m. - final playoff game
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A clear, powerful message:
“Be significant in your life." -Michael Bowen
Students in KINE 4809 Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations heard directly from motivational speaker, “walking quadriplegic” and #ECU HHP alum, Michael Bowen.
Full story ⤵️
hhp.ecu.edu/hhp-news/2026/03…
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Some great news to share: 🎉
Cellular and molecular bioenergetics doctoral student Gillian Tiralla was selected to present at the American Diabetes Association annual meeting ... and her top-scoring abstract also earned her a travel grant to attend and present!
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"Self-care can, and should, take on many forms.”
#ARRRGH Dr. Jennifer Barkin was featured in Atlanta Wire, offering insight into emotional wellness and the importance of day-to-day functioning and support of new mothers -
atlwire.com/dr-jennifer-bark…
Join us for #ARRRGH Leaders in Bioenergetics and Exercise Science Lecture!
Featuring Dr. Mary Fry from the University of Kansas.
We will see you on April 9 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Connecting students to the community —
Students in Health 4605 Community Strategies participated recently in a professionalism brunch. They met community professionals and networked in an atmosphere that was nurturing and provided students the opportunity to ask questions.
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