Staff: Karen Kus
It’s been nearly 24 years since Karen Kus hopped on a plane in Boston to come to East Carolina University. She still vividly recalls a woman on that flight asking...
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ECU celebrates historic Pursue Gold campaign
More than 30,000 donors answered the call to support East Carolina University and propelled the Pursue Gold campaign to a historic $526.9 million fundraising record. “The ECU community has demonstrated...
Pirate Determination
Immediately after recovering from major brain surgery, what better thing to do than move halfway across the country and start a doctoral program in counseling at East Carolina University? That...
Researching Green Infrastructure
Stormwater management is a critical part of any city’s infrastructure. Greenville, being true to its name, has taken a “green” approach in this area. In 2020, in addition to pipes...
‘Company’ is Coming
East Carolina University theatre and dance students will transport audiences to New York City in 1970 in their production of “Company,” a musical comedy about a bachelor surrounded by his...
Pirates Meet In Vegas
Whether it was current East Carolina University students, former students like track and field three-time Olympic gold medalist LaShawn Merritt, or ECU alumni working in the sports industry, “Go Pirates!”...
ECU delivers positive ROI
University of North Carolina System institutions, including East Carolina University, offer a superb return on investment for students who complete their bachelor’s and graduate degrees. That was the message from...
ECU selected as partner institution for NC Teaching Fellows
East Carolina University has been selected as a partner institution by the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission beginning in the 2024-25 academic year. “We are excited and honored to be...
Love in Pirate Nation
Pirates come to ECU for quality higher education, but some end up with a two-for-one deal. Discover how these five couples met their partner for life. The Volkans Name: Josh...
Student: Alondra Torres
Alondra Torres’ journey to become a Spanish teacher has taken her from eastern North Carolina to Mexico and back home to East Carolina University. Torres was born in Williamston, about...