Faculty: Dionna Manning
Growing up in the small town of Roanoke Rapids, Dionna Manning knew everyone — and everyone knew her. It was family dinners every Thursday and Sunday night — and well...
Education Archives
ECU partners with UNC System schools for future teacher symposium
A partnership between East Carolina University, UNC Wilmington and UNC Pembroke allowed North Carolina high school students to experience life as a college student and explore the world of teacher...
HISTORIC PHILANTHROPY
Donors contributed nearly $100 million in philanthropic support for East Carolina University in 2022-23, making it the most successful fiscal year fundraising endeavor of the comprehensive Pursue Gold campaign and...
ECU receives A+ for elementary education literacy programs
East Carolina University’s undergraduate educator preparation program has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ), a recognition given to only 48 schools nationally for elementary...
Grant provides scholarships, microcredentials to future teachers
Three East Carolina University faculty members have been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to address the shortage of secondary math and science teachers, especially in rural, high-need school...
LITERACY LEADER
André Green has been named dean of the East Carolina University College of Education, effective July 19. Green comes to ECU from the University of South Alabama, where he served...
Virtual, augmented reality engages students in science education, climate change
Research by two East Carolina University College of Education faculty members aims to bring the natural world to life for future teachers and K-12 students through augmented and virtual reality....
HISTORIC COMMITMENT
In a milestone moment for East Carolina University, Chancellor Philip Rogers on Wednesday announced a combined $30 million commitment to the institution from Robert Gentry Brinkley ’78 and Amy Woods...
Proud Pirate shares lessons with young students, new teachers
Excited voices and giggles rise around Crystal Hodges’ kindergarten classroom. Hodges ’03 ’05 stands and claps. Her class claps back in response and settles into quiet. Hodges choreographed the steps...
PIRATE JOURNEY
Each one’s journey has been different, but almost 5,000 Pirates now share at least one major accomplishment in common — they are East Carolina University graduates. ECU’s Class of 2023...