News Release Archives

Sep 10, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU Department of Greek Life Statement on COVID clusters in specific fraternities, sororities

Today, Sept. 10, 2020, the University announced clusters of COVID-19 cases within the memberships of 13 different ECU fraternities and sororities. A “cluster” is defined by the North Carolina Department...

Sep 10, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU’s focus on diversity garners ninth straight HEED Award

East Carolina University’s focus on diversity and inclusiveness has been recognized for the ninth consecutive year with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. The HEED award, sponsored by...

Sep 10, 2020
  • ECU News Services

Emergency Notification: Additional COVID-19 clusters identified on campus

GREEK LIFE STATEMENT ON COVID CLUSTERS The ECU Department of Greek Life issued a statement Sept. 10 regarding the COVID clusters in specific fraternities and sororities. Students, faculty and staff:...

Sep 09, 2020
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ECU Honors College opens doors to N.C. Community College transfer students

The Honors College at East Carolina University will now admit students who are transferring to the university from a North Carolina community college. “We recognize that there are many great...

Sep 09, 2020
  • ECU News Services

Experts available to discuss state and national election topics

As we move closer to the November elections, East Carolina University political science faculty are available to speak to reporters about state and national election issues. See individual areas of...

Sep 03, 2020
  • ECU News Services

ECU ranks high on Washington Monthly college guide lists

East Carolina University ranked in the top 15% of schools picked as a Best Bang for the Buck in the Southeast in Washington Monthly’s 2020 College Guide released Aug. 31....

Sep 02, 2020
  • ECU News Services

Women in STEM thrive at ECU

East Carolina University’s ongoing efforts to address gender inequality have received a major boost in the form of a three-year, $999,074 grant from the National Science Foundation. Interim Chancellor Ron...

Sep 02, 2020
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New ECU poll shows Trump with slight lead, other competitive races in North Carolina

A new political poll by East Carolina University’s Center for Survey Research shows competitive races in North Carolina, including for president. The poll, conducted Aug. 29-30 after the Republican National...

Aug 27, 2020
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Emergency Notification: Additional COVID-19 clusters identified on campus

Students, faculty and staff: East Carolina University has identified clusters of COVID-19 cases in Scott Hall and within Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. There are currently eight positive cases related to...

Aug 25, 2020
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ECU enrolls third-highest number of students this fall

East Carolina University has enrolled its third-highest number of students this fall following a record-breaking year in freshman applications, according to figures from the 10th day of class or census...