ECU set to celebrate 10th day of giving Wednesday
When all of Pirate Nation participates, all of East Carolina University benefits. That’s the idea behind Pirate Nation Gives, the university’s annual giving day set for March 4. ECU is...
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Alumnus plans for students’ future hands-on experience
Walter Fields ’71 believes his professional success as an urban planner was strengthened by his willingness to dig in and understand all parts of the process for a development or...
Research finds early exertion plateau in patients with new implanted cardiac devices
Research at East Carolina University is shedding light on how patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) recover physically in the months following surgery, and specifically, tracks a surprising early...
ECU awarded $3.5 million to study fish spawning, conservation in the Gulf
East Carolina University is prioritizing long-term sustainability of the Gulf Coast ecosystem and fisheries through a new $3.5 million National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Restore Science Program grant. Dr. Rebecca...
Board of Trustees honors Womack, acknowledges student achievements
The East Carolina University Board of Trustees honored Vern Davenport and David Womack with the Trustees Award for Distinction during its first meeting of 2026. The Trustees Award for Distinction...
Bettering humanity through the evolution of ‘human’s best friend’
If we’re really going to the dogs, that may not be such a bad thing. Dr. Brian Hare, a professor of evolutionary anthropology and psychology at Duke University, delighted audiences...
They returned to campus to say ‘I do’
Two 1978 East Carolina University graduates were ready to be married in 2025, and they needed to decide on a ceremony location. It was a mutual decision. “We both knew...
Student: Sofia Azam
For Sofia Azam, choosing East Carolina University meant finding a place rooted in connection and service. From the beginning, ECU stood out as a campus focused on people and community...
Online graduate programs in nursing, criminal justice, education and business rank nationally
East Carolina University’s nursing program remains in the top 10 nationwide and is the No. 1 online master’s program among public universities in North Carolina in a new ranking by...
ECU Capture the Flag competition spreads cybersecurity skills to students
East Carolina University’s first Cyber Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition filled every seat in the ballroom of the Main Campus Student Center. And according to Maj. Gen. Todd Hunt, adjutant...