Service and care runs in the family for teen admitted to College of Nursing
For the Hill family, Pirate nursing is a family business. Kayleigh Hill is getting a very early start as part of the next generation as one of the youngest students...
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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...
ECU medical school celebrates research, innovation during Medical Education Day
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University celebrated its 12th annual Medical Education Day on April 30, recognizing research and innovations that impact medical education — and the...
Meet ECU’s Class of 2026
On Friday, May 8, East Carolina University will confer 4,145 degrees and certificates to 4,006 students. Grounded in ECU’s motto of Servire, to serve, the Class of 2026 leaves prepared...
Faculty, staff and students receive University Awards for Service
More than 130 faculty, staff and students at East Carolina University who embody ECU’s motto, Servire, were honored Wednesday during the University Awards for Service ceremony in the Main Campus...
Student: Maya Parker
For Maya Parker, the journey to medicine has been anything but linear. It is a path shaped by creativity, curiosity and a deep sense of purpose rooted in her upbringing...
Vail-Smith presented with Order of the Long Leaf Pine
Karen Vail-Smith wanted a casual retirement celebration with no speeches. The event was progressing exactly as Vail-Smith had hoped, with one exception. Dr. Michele Wallen, chair of the East Carolina...
Student: Savannah Perry
Savannah Perry found her way to East Carolina University after realizing she needed a change. After beginning her college journey elsewhere, she chose to transfer closer to home and closer...
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...
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...