Immerse into the field through an internship!
Andrew Adams, a graduate student in the Master of Science in Planning and Development (MSPD, online degree), had an immense internship opportunity with the City of Chesapeake, VA. The internship built...
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2022-23 Planning Newsletter
The 2022-2023 Planning Newsletter is published. All great news from the Brewster Building, Greenville, NC. ? Click the image below to read the newsletter (interactive pdf).
Dr. Mulatu Wubneh Publishes Book
Planning for Cities in Crisis: Lessons from Gondar, Ethiopia Emeritus Professor Mulatu Wubneh recently published a book summarizing his experiences from Gondar, Ethiopia--a city he has been helping after his...
Dr. Mukherji Leads Climate Change Adaptation Planning Research
Dr. Mukherji is currently leading a study funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the Climate Program Office’s Adaptation Sciences (AdSCi) Program and composed of a diverse...
Accelerated Degree Program (4+1) Launched
The Planning Accelerated Degree Program, BS Community and Regional Planning/MS Planning and Development launched. Highly motivated undergraduate Planning students can now graduate with BS and MS degrees in five years....
2023 Planning Scholarship Recipients
S.M. Hankins Scholarship William D Lowery, III William D. Lowery, III, received the S.M. Hankins Scholarship, a competitive award for a student with a good scholarship and an exhibited dedication...
2023 Planning Distinguished Alumni Awards
The ECU Planning Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of graduates from the ECU Community and Regional Planning Program. It recognizes alumni for their outstanding achievements to the planning...
Urban Design and Social Interaction in Seoul, South Korea
"Amidst the city of Seoul, South Korea, one day stood out as a pinnacle of inspiration during my time studying abroad through the Community & Regional Planning program. My topic...
Pedestrian Abroad
"As a practicing planner and nontraditional student earning a master’s online, I am grateful I was able to study abroad in Seoul, South Korea. The program’s focus on sustainable urbanism,...
Planner-in-Residence: Mr. Lee Padrick
Full Name: Elwood Lee Padrick Pronouns: he/him/his Current Title/Position: Special Projects Coordinator, Mid-East Commission Hometown: La Grange, NC Hobbies: Surfing, fishing, fitness Colleges Attended and Degrees: East Carolina University, B.S.,...