New opera filmed at ECU to premiere Aug. 27
Summary ECU opera theater will host an in-person screening of “The Dreamer” at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 in the School of Music’s Fletcher Recital Hall. This is the first...
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ECU Voyages of Discovery Series focuses on empowerment
East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences will launch the 15th season of its signature Voyages of Discovery Series, focusing on explorations in empowerment and featuring four...
ECU to begin teaching tech classes at Wake Tech
East Carolina University and Wake Technical Community College have signed an agreement that will allow face-to-face classes in ECU’s Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (BSIT) Associate of Applied Science...
ECU raises $48.3 million in fiscal year 2021
Donor support in the last year helped East Carolina University continue its transformative education and regional impact. From multi-million dollar planned gifts to grassroots crowdfunding efforts, donations established scholarships in...
ECU’s Brody School of Medicine welcomes its most diverse class
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University officially welcomed 89 new medical students — the most diverse class in the school’s history — during its annual White Coat...
ECU Police arrest man for setting police SUV on fire
On Tuesday, July 27, East Carolina University Police arrested 19-year-old Fernando Daniel Laurens and charged him with resist, delay and obstructing a police officer and three counts of felony arson...
Long-time ECU employees appointed to vice chancellor roles
Today, based on the recommendation of Chancellor Philip Rogers, East Carolina University’s Board of Trustees approved the appointment of two long-time employees to key senior administrative roles at ECU. Stephanie...
Biotechnology center grant funds ECU-led cancer compound research
A compound developed by an associate professor at East Carolina University could lead to more effective skin cancer treatments. Dr. Rukiyah Van Dross-Anderson, a faculty member in the Brody School of Medicine’s Department of Pharmacology...
Ledonia Wright Cultural Center names art gallery “Sankofa”
The Ledonia Wright Cultural Center (LWCC) in East Carolina University’s Main Campus Student Center is celebrating the naming of its art gallery. In June, the art gallery was named Sankofa,...
Charlotte Hornets recognize ECU Club Sports for inclusivity
The East Carolina University Club Sports Program has been named the winner of the Charlotte Hornets’ 2021 For the Love of the Game award. The award honors LGBTQ or LGBTQ...