Philanthropy Archives

Jul 10, 2026
  • University Advancement

New members named to ECU Alumni Association board

ECU Alumni Association board members provide strategic direction and professional expertise to support the university’s alumni engagement initiatives. The new directors bring varied experiences and perspectives to inform, involve and...

Jun 29, 2026
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Alum Bill Furr left indelible mark on ECU

Former Board of Trustees leader Bill Furr is remembered for his lifelong devotion to ECU. Furr proudly represented ECU and broadened the circle of support for the university, influencing others...

Jun 24, 2026
  • Kristen Martin

Honoring excellence: ECU inducts eight into Educators Hall of Fame

Eight East Carolina University faculty, staff and alumni were inducted into the College of Education Educators Hall of Fame this year. “Serving as a Pirate educator has been a truly...

Three women in dark business attire and sunglasses stand with folded arms beside a large bronze bull statue on a city street, conveying confidence and professionalism.
Jun 03, 2026
  • Rich Klindworth

Business trip to Germany sets students up for success

There weren’t any briefcases, but this was a business trip nevertheless. The day after graduation, eight East Carolina University College of Business students packed their bags, boarded a couple of...

May 21, 2026
  • Kristen Martin
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Grant expands access to teacher licensure, graduate education

The East Carolina University College of Education will expand access to teacher licensure and graduate education through the Kenan Residency to Master’s Fellows (R2M) program with support of a $500,000...

A group of 13 people smile while holding clear acrylic trophies awarded for their exemplary work, professionalism and generosity of spirit that furthers East Carolina University’s mission and goes beyond their job title or duties.
May 13, 2026
  • Crystal Baity

Faculty, staff honored as Treasured Pirates, state service

Faculty and staff who’ve made outstanding contributions to East Carolina University’s mission and those who have achieved 30 or more years of state service were honored in a ceremony at...

Chancellor Philip Rogers, left, sits outdoors with Chancellor’s Scholars Nick Tait and Caroline Zick, smiling and talking in front of blooming pink azaleas on campus.
Apr 27, 2026
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

University sets vision to grow Chancellor’s Scholars Initiative

East Carolina University will welcome 75 more Chancellor’s Scholars to campus in the fall, students who have chosen to become Pirates thanks to the Chancellor’s Scholars Initiative. The program is...

Apr 23, 2026
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Young alumni honored for achievements

The grit, resilience and spirit of service that sets Pirates apart from others was magnified by 40 outstanding East Carolina University alumni who were honored Saturday by the ECU Alumni...

A group of seven people stands together at an indoor event in front of a blue ECU Miller School of Entrepreneurship backdrop. Four young men in suits stand in the center, smiling and holding a large ceremonial check for $20,000 made out to “Carolina Cleaning Boys,” dated April 15, 2026, recognizing them as winners of the Gene T. Aman Pirate Challenge. Three older adults—two men and one woman—stand alongside them, also smiling. The group is dressed in business attire, and the setting appears to be a formal awards or recognition ceremony
Apr 17, 2026
  • Rich Klindworth

Carolina Cleaning Boys clean up

A summertime job pressure washing homes in the North Carolina sun just might have become a hot career. East Carolina University business management and Honors College student Sam Dewar and...

Apr 16, 2026
  • Lacey L. Gray

ECU honors leaders in research, creative activity and innovation

East Carolina University honored more than 60 scholars, researchers and innovators for their impactful work on April 9 during the Research and Scholarship Awards Ceremony. University leaders, faculty, staff and...

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