ECU unites for rescheduled day of giving
East Carolina University invites the Pirate community to join in its fourth annual Day of Giving on Wednesday, June 24. Initially scheduled for March but postponed due to the pandemic,...
News Release Archives
College choice expert outlines students’ choices for fall
With this year’s high school seniors and other potentially college-bound students facing an even more complicated decision due to changes related to COVID-19, many are weighing non-traditional options and pathways....
ECU, Vidant begin clinical trial of COVID-19 treatment
A new clinical trial headed by an East Carolina University infectious disease specialist at Vidant Medical Center aims to prevent COVID-19 from causing the type of lung damage in patients...
ECU announces furloughs for some employees
Because several sources of revenue have been either completely or partially reduced during the coronavirus pandemic, East Carolina University will place employees in particular units on emergency temporary furloughs and...
ECU researchers use model to examine link between hurricanes, preterm births
As the Atlantic Coast prepares for another hurricane season, an old wives’ tale passed down through generations warns that when major storms make landfall, it’s not just the storm surge...
Federal grant funds disaster mental health preparation and response in rural communities
East Carolina University College of Education’s counselor education program has received a grant that will fund disaster mental health preparation and response in rural communities. The project, named “Don’t Wait-Communicate:...
ECU Statements on George Floyd and Events in Minneapolis and Greenville
MESSAGE TO STUDENTS REGARDING HATEFUL SPEECH Vice Chancellor Dr. Virginia Hardy sent a message to students on Tuesday, June 2, to officially and formally denounce hateful speech being used by...
ECU to start fall semester Aug. 10
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Acting Provost Grant Hayes and Registrar Angela Anderson will be available to speak with members of the media at 11 a.m. Friday, May 29. Information to join this...
ECU dental, medical students named NC Schweitzer Fellows
Seven students from East Carolina University’s Division of Health Sciences have been named to the 2020-21 class of North Carolina Albert Schweitzer Fellows, including four students from the School of...
ECU Athletics Announces Program Changes
East Carolina University announced Thursday that it is reducing the number of its intercollegiate athletic programs by four, effective immediately. The action is being taken as part of the University's...