News Archives

Aug 08, 2023
  • Misun Hur

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).

Aug 08, 2023
  • Misun Hur

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...

Aug 08, 2023
  • Anuradha Mukherji

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...

Aug 08, 2023
  • Misun Hur

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....

Aug 08, 2023
  • Misun Hur

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...

Aug 08, 2023
  • Misun Hur

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...

Group poses at the Gwanghwamun Plaza
Aug 08, 2023
  • Bella Sardina

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...

Aug 08, 2023
  • Lauren Russell

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,...

Aug 07, 2023
  • Lee Padrick

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.,...

Aug 02, 2023
  • Kaylyn Levine

Pirate nation welcomes Dr. Kaylyn Levine

The Pirate Planning program welcomes a new transportation planning faculty, Dr. Kaylyn Levine. Let's meet Dr. Levine! Hometown: North Franklin, CT Hobbies: I enjoy photography, hiking, traveling, attending concerts, baking,...