ECU News Services Archives

ECU alumnus Lex Gillette '07 competes in the long jump at the 2012 Paralympics in London. The 2016 games in Rio will be his fourth Paralympics. (Contributed photos)
Sep 07, 2016
  • Jackie Drake

GOING FOR GOLD

East Carolina University graduate Elexis "Lex" Gillette '07 will be competing in the 2016 Paralympic Games, which start today in Rio de Janeiro, but he's not the only Pirate going...

A picture of students walking outside of the flannagan building.
Sep 07, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

CENSUS DAY

It is another record-setting year for enrollment at East Carolina University. The fall enrollment number of 28,962 students is the largest in the university’s history. ECU’s Graduate School is breaking...

We believed
Sep 06, 2016
  • Jackie Drake
  • Rich Klindworth

We believed

From the start, ECU tight end Luke Fisher had an inkling. "I always knew we were going to win the game; I was positive the entire game, especially in the...

Sep 02, 2016
  • ECU News Services

Theatre and Dance professor receives international award

Professors Patricia "Patch" Clark, School of Theatre and Dance, and Eleanor Kane from the University of Shimane, Japan were presented with an award at the International Global Partners in Education...

Sep 02, 2016
  • ECU News Services

ECU Police welcomes new officers

As students begin the fall semester, four new police officers will begin their careers at East Carolina University.   Daryl Richardson, Neill Reynolds, Andrew Ferguson ‘16 and Anastahia Johnson were...

Sep 02, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

PAINT IT PURPLE

Nothing compares to Pirate Nation readying for the first kickoff of football season. Before East Carolina University’s players can take the field for the home game against Western Carolina this...

For the fifth consecutive year ECU received the HEED award for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. (Photo by Cliff Hollis)
Sep 01, 2016
  • Jamie Smith

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

One of East Carolina University’s seven guiding principles is to “keep our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness” and for the fifth consecutive year ECU has been recognized for that commitment...

Sep 01, 2016
  • Crystal Baity

PREPARATION AND SUPPORT

An analysis shows that East Carolina University's College of Education produced an economic impact valued at almost $46 million in eastern North Carolina during the 2015-2016 academic year. The dollar...

Aug 31, 2016
  • ECU News Services

ECU pianist to perform at Smithsonian dedication

East Carolina University faculty pianist John O’Brien will be performing with University of North Carolina soprano Louise Toppin at President Obama's Freedom Sounds dedication of the Smithsonian's new African American...

Aug 31, 2016
  • ECU News Services

Annual announcement of Phased Retirement Program

Chancellor Staton announces the annual availability of the Phased Retirement Program for eligible tenured faculty members at East Carolina University. Individual letters to eligible faculty members are sent to home...