ECU Now Blog Archives

Jul 10, 2026
  • University Advancement

New members named to ECU Alumni Association board

ECU Alumni Association board members provide strategic direction and professional expertise to support the university’s alumni engagement initiatives. The new directors bring varied experiences and perspectives to inform, involve and...

Jul 09, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

ECU researchers study marsh loss impact on waterfowl

ECU researchers are studying marsh loss, erosion, flooding, and sea-level rise at Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge to better understand threats to coastal habitats. The team is modeling restoration options...

Jul 01, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

ECU establishes new College of Health and Human Sciences

The College of Health and Human Sciences will begin with about 4,600 students this fall. CHHS is a health-focused college with 11 departments, plus the School of Social Work, Army...

Jun 29, 2026
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Alum Bill Furr left indelible mark on ECU

Former Board of Trustees leader Bill Furr is remembered for his lifelong devotion to ECU. Furr proudly represented ECU and broadened the circle of support for the university, influencing others...

Jun 26, 2026
  • Crystal Baity
  • Ronnie Woodward

Scholarships awarded by staff senate support students

ECU’s Staff Senate recently awarded scholarships totaling $7,000 to 10 students. The Gail Jordan Memorial Scholarship, valued at $500, was awarded to six students. Four students each received $1,000 through...

Jun 25, 2026
  • Kristen Martin

PIRATE program builds community of future educators

One year ago, Barrett Morris was a recent high school graduate attending the East Carolina University College of Education’s Pirate Institute for Regional Aspiring Teachers and Educators (PIRATE) program. This...

Jun 24, 2026
  • Kristen Martin

Honoring excellence: ECU inducts eight into Educators Hall of Fame

Eight East Carolina University faculty, staff and alumni were inducted into the College of Education Educators Hall of Fame this year. “Serving as a Pirate educator has been a truly...

Jun 15, 2026
  • Lacey L. Gray

ECU trains Wake County government leaders

East Carolina University has partnered with Wake County to train its government leaders. The program allows Wake County employees and those of other Wake County municipalities the opportunity to enroll...

Jun 10, 2026
  • Jessica VanderKolk

ECU students connect with state officials through art

After spending an afternoon learning and creating in East Carolina University art studios and facilities, N.C. Rep. Gloristine Brown said she needs to bring her 169 colleagues to the School...

Jun 08, 2026
  • Frank Piemonte

ECU students prepare for takeoff at Aviation Center for Excellence

Students at East Carolina University pursuing careers in engineering, industrial technology, aviation and advanced manufacturing now have a new pathway to hands-on learning and workforce opportunities with the opening of...

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