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Sep 16, 2026
  • Taylor Harris

Fall 2026 Chemical Bonds Newsletter Released

The Fall 2026 issue of Chemical Bonds is here, highlighting the people, accomplishments, research, and events shaping the ECU Chemistry community. This issue features a message from Department Chair Dr....

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May 08, 2026
  • Taylor Harris

Chemistry Celebrates Graduates in Joint Ceremony – May 8, 2026

On May 8, 2026, the Department of Chemistry celebrated forty-seven spring and summer chemistry graduates in a joint recognition ceremony with the Departments of Physics and Mathematics.  Dr. Andrew Morehead and Dr. Andrew Sargent served as...

Display of award certificates for multiple Department of Chemistry award categories, including Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Outstanding Senior, Scholarship Awards, Biological Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, ACS Senior Awards, and Learning Assistant Awards.
Apr 29, 2026
  • Taylor Harris

Department Hosts 3rd Annual Awards Ceremony – April 29, 2026

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Department of Chemistry celebrated the academic achievements and departmental service of over 100 undergraduate and graduate students at the 3rd annual Chemistry Department Awards...

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Apr 16, 2026
  • Taylor Harris

Hvastkovs Honored with Teaching Award – April 16, 2026

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Eli Hvastkovs, who was recognized at ECU’s 2025-26 University Teaching Awards held on Monday, April 13, 2026, with the Board of Governors Distinguished Professor for...

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Apr 09, 2026
  • Taylor Harris

Chemistry Faculty Recognized for Research and Innovation – April 9, 2026

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Apr 08, 2026
  • Taylor Harris

Students Present Research at RCAW – April 8, 2026

The Department of Chemistry was proud to have a strong presence at ECU’s Research and Creative Achievement Week (RCAW) held April 6-10, 2026, where our students showcased innovative research spanning...

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Feb 11, 2026
  • Taylor Harris

Chemical Bonds Newsletter Officially Launches

The winter issue of Chemical Bonds is here, featuring exciting updates and achievements from across the ECU Chemistry community! This issue includes a message from Department Chair Dr. Andrew Morehead,...

Dec 10, 2025
  • Taylor Harris

Hughes Receives NCInnovation Grant – December 10, 2025

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Sep 23, 2025
  • Taylor Harris

PURE CHEMISTRY Chemistry doctoral student wins sixth annual Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge

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Sep 22, 2025
  • Taylor Harris

Chemistry Celebrates Graduates in Joint Ceremony – May 10, 2025

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