Philanthropy Archives

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...

Mar 26, 2026
  • Spaine Stephens

ECU dental school’s Sonríe Clinic creates smiles

The sixth annual Sonríe Clinic in Ross Hall breathed new life into a special event created through a labor of love. The student-led event, headed up by the school’s chapter...

A man holds the hands of his two yoåung daughters as he walks across a stage during the Brody School of Medicine’s Match Day.
Mar 20, 2026
  • Benjamin Abel
  • Bobby Ampezzan
  • Kelly Rogers Dilda
  • Spaine Stephens

Match Day 2026

Medical students across the country learned Friday where they will spend the next several years completing their residencies, the postgraduate training program for recent medical school graduates to gain specialized...

Mar 19, 2026
  • Rich Klindworth

ECU COB students take on Miami business opportunities

Miami, Florida, is growing. According to a report by Miami Realtors, the city’s population rate has risen quicker than the nation’s and the state’s. This growth creates opportunities. Earlier this...

Architectural rendering of a new medical education building at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, showing a landscaped plaza with trees, steps and walkways as people walk and gather outside the modern glass and brick building.
Mar 10, 2026
  • ECU News Services

ECU names new Center for Medical Education Building to honor Brody family

A transformational $10 million gift from David and Laura Brody of Raleigh, and Hyman and Stacy Brody of Greenville, will support and expand the Brody Scholars Program, East Carolina University...

PeeDee the Pirate stands with four students inside the Main Campus Student Center during Pirate Nation Gives engagement activities, posing together in front of large yellow blocks that form a ten.
Mar 06, 2026
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Tenth Pirate Nation Gives raises historic $12M

East Carolina University was building up to something big for its 10th Pirate Nation Gives (PNG). Alumni and supporters from around the globe met that idea with tremendous support and...

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