“The Outer Banks Gazetteer”- Upcoming Alumni Publication
The Department of Geography, Planning, and Environment is happy to highlight the upcoming book by alumnus Roger L. Payne (1969, 1972). His most recent book is due out on March...
Richard Butler Archives
Cody Morgan
Pronouns: He/Him Major: BS Geography (environmental concentration), minor in Aerospace Studies Hometown: Edenton, NC Interest in geography & future goals: I chose this major because I have always been interested...
McKenna Mcroy
Pronouns: She/Her Major: BS Geography (environmental concentration), minor in Coastal Studies Hometown: Blounts Creek, NC Interest in geography & future goals: “I became initially interested in Geography by traveling but...
Geography’s Environmental Tradition
When most individuals think of geography they automatically retreat to an antiquated view of geographers making maps and studying place names or locational facts. Unfortunately, this commonly held misconception of...
Two DGPE Students Awarded Undergraduate Research Mini Awards
Vanessa Duran Celis and Maggie Richardson (right) have each been awarded an ECU REDE Undergraduate Research Award. Maggie and Vanessa are seniors in the Department of Geography, Planning and Environment...
DGPE Class of 2020
The Department of Geography, Planning and Environment wishes to celebrate and recognize the new graduates from the class of 2020. Even with the current rough seas, this group of pirates...
Two DGPE Students Receive Scholarships
Christopher Jarrett Christopher was recently awarded the Gamma Theta Upsilon Rechlin Scholarship. This scholarship is a one-time award of $1000. Chris is now an MS student in DGPE, but at...
Dr. Beth Bee Receives Dean’s Early Career Award
The Department of Geography, Planning and Environment would like to acknowledge Dr. Beth Bee for being this year’s recipient of the Thomas Harriott College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Early...
CORONAVIRUS Department Information
Department Hours Until further notice DGPE faculty and staff will be telecommuting and will be on campus for scheduled appointments only. If you need assistance, electronic communication is the preferred...
Internship Opportunity at Montgomery Botanical Center
Two student interns from ECU’s Department of Geography, Planning and Environment (DGPE) had another successful season at the Montgomery Botanical Center located in Coral Gables, FL. The paid internships are...