News Archives

Jan 12, 2018
  • Anuradha Mukherji

Fall 2017 Graduation

Our Fall 2017 Graduate, Kellen Parker Long. On December 15th, 2017, Kellen graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning program with Honors. She also received the...

Dec 21, 2017
  • Misun Hur

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Dec 13, 2017
  • Misun Hur

Dr. Hur recognized during the annual AMEXCAN Community Leadership Awards

On Dec. 13th, the Association of Mexicans in North Carolina (AMEXCAN) held its sixth annual Community Leadership Awards at the Goess Student Center at Pitt Community College. Dr. Hur received...

Dec 05, 2017
  • Misun Hur

Planning Studio Class Presentation

Another successful Planning Studio (PLAN4096) presentation lead by Dr. Sangwoo “Marty” Sung. With the theme, “Purple to Green: Stormwater, green infrastructure, and retrofitting,” students developed a plan to retrofit areas...

Nov 09, 2017
  • Misun Hur

SPAN Table Talk Series Fall 2017

SPAN TABLE TALK had a highly successful Fall 17′ Series with four invited speakers: John Stowe from ECU Career Center, Gilbert Combs from the City of Wilmington, Chris Lawson from...

Oct 19, 2017
  • Misun Hur

I am a planner because…

Planners in attendance at APA’s 2017 National Planning Conference answer a question, “I am a planner because…” Amazing answers to become a planner! Watch the video. Our 2016 alumna Eliza...

Sep 26, 2017
  • Misun Hur

Program involvements during the NC-APA Conference

ECU Planning Program involved in the American Planning Association North Carolina Chapter annual conference (September 26-29, 2017) at the Greenville Convention Center. Many events were done during the conference. The...

Sep 25, 2017
  • Misun Hur

The SPAN Review, Newsletter Published

After several years of out-of-print, we recently published a SPAN Review—Planning Newsletter—on September 25, 2017. Top headlines include: “The program’s accreditation has extended through 2021,” “Dr. Wubneh retires,” “ECU’s Urban...

Sep 19, 2017
  • Misun Hur

Dr. Mulatu Wubneh’s Outreach for Ethiopian Issues

Dr. Mulatu Wubneh, a faculty emeritus, served as the Chair and coordinator of the ESAT Special Program Ethiopiawinnet Symposium on September 19, 2017. The language is Amharic, the official Ethiopian...

Sep 19, 2017
  • Misun Hur

Dean Meets Planning Students

Dean Downs met Planning students to hear about their dreams and concerns. Great stories shared! Go, Pirates!!