ECU recognized as a 2022 Diversity Champion
East Carolina University has been named a 2022 Diversity Champion by INSIGHT into Diversity magazine for its focus on diversity and inclusiveness. The magazine also recognized ECU with its Higher...
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ECU in the top 30% of U.S. schools for veterans in new Military Times ranking
East Carolina University has placed in the top 30% of U.S. schools for veterans in a new ranking by Military Times. This year, ECU was 26th out of 62 schools in...
Art exhibit celebrating Korean culture opens at ECU
An art exhibit celebrating Korean culture is open through Oct. 1 at East Carolina University. The ECU College of Fine Arts and Communication and the School of Art and Design...
2022-23 ECU Voyages of Discovery Series to focus on making a difference through sustainability, activism, diversity
East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences soon will launch the 16th season of its Voyages of Discovery Series, featuring three experts who will address the topics...
ECU’s Jami Leibowitz receives Fulbright U.S. Global Scholar award
East Carolina University’s Dr. Jami Leibowitz, associate director of global affairs and chair of Global Partners in Education, has received a Fulbright U.S. Global Scholar Program award for the 2022-23...
North Carolina Literary Review highlights role of writer-teachers in 2022 issue
The North Carolina Literary Review, produced at East Carolina University, begins its fourth decade in print featuring “Writers Who Teach, Teachers Who Write.” In the introduction to the 2022 issue,...
Pirate Nation raises nearly $70 million through gifts and commitments
East Carolina University supporters contributed a record $69.8 million in philanthropic support during the fiscal year that ended June 30. “From students and alumni to industry partners, faculty and friends...
ECU Maritime Studies researchers receive NOAA grant to explore WWII battle site near Alaska
Researchers in East Carolina University’s Program in Maritime Studies have received a $707,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research to explore...
Harris named interim dean of ECU College of Business
Dr. Michael L. Harris has been appointed interim dean of the East Carolina University College of Business, effective July 1, following Dr. Paul Schwager, who will begin a new role...
Coastal Studies Institute to host open house on ECU Outer Banks Campus
East Carolina University’s Integrated Coastal Programs (ICP) and the Coastal Studies Institute (CSI) will host an open house from 1-4 p.m. June 4 at the ECU Outer Banks Campus in...