Clusters Notification — Feb. 9
Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified two clusters of COVID-19 cases within Ballard Hall-West — formerly Gateway-West — (five cases) and White Hall (five cases). A “cluster” is...
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ECU’s 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge set for Feb. 25 with extra safety precautions
The 25th annual Polar Bear Plunge will take place at 5 p.m. on Feb. 25 at ECU’s Eakin Student Recreation Center (ESRC). This milestone event, which started in 1997, will...
ECU gets $1.9 million Golden LEAF grant to develop Eastern Region Pharma Center
East Carolina University has received a nearly $1.9 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation for the creation of a pharmaceutical manufacturing training center. The Eastern Region Pharma Center (ERPC)...
Cluster Notification — Feb. 3
Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases within ECU women’s lacrosse (five cases). A “cluster” is defined by the North Carolina Department of Health and...
ECU selects Barnes and Noble College to operate university bookstores
East Carolina University officials have selected Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to manage and operate the Dowdy Student Stores following a competitive bid process. Barnes & Noble College operates more...
Cluster Notification — Jan. 23
Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases within Alpha Omicron Pi sorority (five cases). A “cluster” is defined by the North Carolina Department of Health...
Cluster Notification — Jan. 15
Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases within ECU Men’s Basketball. At this time, five cases have been identified in this cluster. A “cluster” is...
Cluster Notification — Jan. 14
Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases within ECU Baseball. At this time 10 cases have been identified in this cluster. A “cluster” is defined...
ECU to restart women’s swimming & diving, women’s tennis
East Carolina University will add women’s swimming and diving and women’s tennis to its intercollegiate sports effective immediately. Athletics will begin the process of hiring head coaches so recruitment of...
ECU Statement on Capitol Attack
The events that took place in Washington, D.C., yesterday are deeply disturbing and horrifying. Please join me in condemning the attack on our Capitol and in elevating our own commitment...