Scholarships to support ECU technology systems students

Students in the East Carolina University Department of Technology Systems will benefit from a $10,000 scholarship award donation by the Grainger Foundation.

David White, dean of the ECU College of Technology and Computer Science, said the affected academic programs serve approximately 1,000 students in several majors, all of which are critical to promoting economic development in the region and beyond.  Scholarship priority will be given to students majoring in industrial distribution and logistics, he said.

“We support collaborative efforts with our local partners to promote student success and provide the talent that industry needs to compete in the global economy.  We are grateful to The Grainger Foundation for its generosity,” White said.

The donation was recommended by Neil Zingler, branch manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s, Greenville location.  Grainger has been a part of the Greenville business community for more than 30 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products.

“We are proud to recommend the programs offered by ECU’s industrial distribution and logistics program,” Zingler said.  “We understand that one of the best ways to invest in our community is to contribute to the education of our workforce.  We are excited to partner with ECU to help support and encourage the students for future success.”

For additional information about Grainger contact: Kristen Lawrence, communications manager, at kristen.lawrence@grainger.com

For further information about East Carolina University College of Technology and Computer Science, contact White at whited@ecu.edu.