Education Archives

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...

May 21, 2026
  • Kristen Martin
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Grant expands access to teacher licensure, graduate education

The East Carolina University College of Education will expand access to teacher licensure and graduate education through the Kenan Residency to Master’s Fellows (R2M) program with support of a $500,000...

A person looking out to crowd members as they stand at a podium with a microphone on the podium.
May 19, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

McNeill shares about book, life lessons at library event

Longtime football coach Ruffin McNeill was introduced in East Carolina University’s Joyner Library by Johnnee Rice. McNeill, an ECU Athletics Hall of Fame member who was head coach of the...

A group of 13 people smile while holding clear acrylic trophies awarded for their exemplary work, professionalism and generosity of spirit that furthers East Carolina University’s mission and goes beyond their job title or duties.
May 13, 2026
  • Crystal Baity

Faculty, staff honored as Treasured Pirates, state service

Faculty and staff who’ve made outstanding contributions to East Carolina University’s mission and those who have achieved 30 or more years of state service were honored in a ceremony at...

Two people running and playing soccer on an outdoor field. One person is kicking the ball as the other looks down to the ball to defend.
Apr 29, 2026
  • Ronnie Woodward

Unified soccer kicks off at ECU

Any first-game nerves at the East Carolina University Blount Recreational Sports Complex for the first Special Olympics Unified soccer match were quickly erased by smiles, cheers, high-fives and more smiles....

Four women are in a group hug, smiling broadly.
Apr 28, 2026
  • Lacey L. Gray

Pirate family ties run deep

Purple and gold run deep for one East Carolina University family that is excited to celebrate the university’s spring commencement and the graduation of its matriarch. Kim Morris, a pediatric...

Apr 16, 2026
  • Lacey L. Gray

ECU honors leaders in research, creative activity and innovation

East Carolina University honored more than 60 scholars, researchers and innovators for their impactful work on April 9 during the Research and Scholarship Awards Ceremony. University leaders, faculty, staff and...

A man in a black jacket with a white shirt and green tie standing in the center of the photo shakes hands with a man standing to the right wearing a blue jacket and holding a purple folder.
Apr 16, 2026
  • Steven Grandy

Faculty excellence honored at annual teaching awards

East Carolina University faculty members who have made an impact in the classroom and beyond were celebrated at the 2025-26 University Teaching Awards ceremony on Monday in the Main Campus...

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Apr 10, 2026
  • Steven Grandy
  • Jules Norwood

A celebration of research

East Carolina University celebrated research and its impact as the Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement, and the ECU Graduate School held their annual Research and Creative Achievement Week...

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