ECU to host vaccination clinic for College Week
HIGHLIGHTS ECU is hosting a mass vaccination clinic April 7-9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. NC residents who meet age requirements are eligible for the vaccine beginning April...
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ECU named First-gen Forward institution for its commitment to the advancement, success of first-generation students
In recognition of its commitment to the success of first-generation students, East Carolina University has been selected as a First-gen Forward institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success. ECU...
Sea-level rise in 20th century was fastest in 2,000 years along much of East Coast
A recent study found that the rate of sea-level rise in the 20th century along much of the U.S. Atlantic coast was the fastest in 2,000 years. Roanoke Island, home of...
Cluster Notification — March 30
Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases within ECU’s football team. At this time, 14 cases have been identified. A “cluster” is defined by...
ECU joins campuses nationwide in effort to support voting
East Carolina University is one of more than 230 campuses in 37 states and the District of Columbia designated as a Voter Friendly Campus through 2022. Two national nonpartisan organizations...
ECU day of giving inspires 1,200 donors, raises $6.5 million
East Carolina University’s fifth annual Pirate Nation Gives fundraising day on March 17 set records for number of donors and amount raised. The one-day, social media-driven campaign raised more than...
ECU to celebrate fifth annual day of giving
East Carolina University will celebrate its fifth annual day of giving on Wednesday, March 17. Pirate Nation Gives is a 24-hour online fundraising event that encourages alumni, friends, faculty, staff,...
ECU Alert test scheduled for March 10
East Carolina University will conduct a test of the ECU Alert emergency notification system at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, in conjunction with the statewide tornado drill during Severe Weather...
ECU intends to host in person spring 2021 university commencement ceremonies
East Carolina University intends to host multiple in-person university ceremonies at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on May 7 to recognize and celebrate the Class of 2021. ECU plans to host multiple versions...
Panel to discuss safety, equity of COVID-19 vaccine
The East Carolina University Ledonia Wright Cultural Center has scheduled a virtual panel discussion about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccination at 6 p.m. Wednesday. “COVID Vaccination Panel:...