Philanthropy Archives

Mar 25, 2021
  • Natalie Sayewich

SERVING OUR STATE

Alex Yllanes and Eric Japczyk Schuler began their nursing education just a few months ago, but they’re already playing a crucial role in helping to slow the global pandemic that...

Mar 23, 2021
  • Natalie Sayewich

ECU College of Nursing inducts 22 new members into Hall of Fame

More than 20 nurse leaders officially joined the ranks of the ECU College of Nursing’s most esteemed alumni and supporters on Friday, March 5, while two received the honorable Distinguished...

Mar 19, 2021
  • Erin Ward

A RECORD DAY

East Carolina University’s fifth annual Pirate Nation Gives fundraising day on March 17 set records for number of donors and amount raised. The one-day, social media-driven campaign raised more than...

Feb 25, 2021
  • Erin Ward

ECU’s Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center crowdfunds a record $15K, raises goal to $20K

In its first crowdfunding campaign, the Dr. Jesse R. Peel LGBTQ Center at East Carolina University achieved its $15,000 goal weeks early and on Wednesday announced a new goal of...

Feb 23, 2021
  • Erin Ward

DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIP

Senior theatre major and aspiring actor Haley Sanders loves creating magic for audiences under the dazzling lights of the stage. A double concentration in professional acting and theatre for youth...

Jan 28, 2021
  • Erin Ward

COVID-19 RESPONSE

East Carolina University researchers and medical professionals continue to work diligently on the prevention, detection, treatment and long-term impacts of the coronavirus. Dozens of extraordinary projects are underway on the...

Jan 05, 2021
  • ECU News Services

$50K grant will expand School of Dental Medicine care in Brunswick County

A $50,000 grant from the Cape Fear Memorial Foundation will help people with financial challenges receive urgent and restorative dental care at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine’s...

Dec 21, 2020
  • Kristin Zachary

2020: YEAR IN REVIEW

Some may wish to pack the year 2020 and all of its contents into a box never to be seen again — no judgment here — but this year's 1,907...

Dec 14, 2020
  • Erin Ward

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SCHOLARSHIPS

We fill our days with regular activities — we get dressed, eat breakfast, brush our teeth, text a friend, drive the car, check email — often without having to put...

Dec 08, 2020
  • Erin Ward

ECU’s planned giving society inducts new members

Each year, East Carolina University donors make planned gifts that pave the way for future students, faculty and pivotal projects. This year was no different, with donors supporting areas across...