COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Dr. Laura Gerald, president of the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, will be the keynote speaker for East Carolina University’s Fall Commencement Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 13 at 9 a.m....
Philanthropy Archives
New scholarship to assist future teachers in rural eastern NC
East Carolina University’s College of Education will offer 15 new Partnership Teach Fellows scholarships in 2020 thanks to a contribution by an eastern North Carolina funder. The scholarships, valued at...
Luncheon celebrates Access Scholarship students, donors
Nearly 80 Access Scholarship students got to meet the donors who make their awards possible at an annual luncheon on Oct. 4. The Access Scholars program provides grants to East Carolina...
ECU Foundation Board of Directors elects new members
The East Carolina University Foundation approved four new members to join its board of directors in September. The elected members serve four-year terms that will end in June 2023. The...
ECU Women’s Roundtable honors 11 ‘incredible’ alumnae at annual luncheon
The East Carolina University Women’s Roundtable celebrated 11 alumnae at its sixth Incredible ECU Women Luncheon on Thursday. The event recognizes the service and leadership of women who epitomize the spirit...
ENGINEERING SUCCESS
East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has received a $4 million grant from the National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Program (S-STEM) in an...
FUNDRAISING SUCCESS
Between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019, East Carolina University alumni, friends, faculty and other supporters committed $52.3 million to the university. This successful fiscal year surpasses last year’s...
ADVANCING IDEAS
In the world of university advancement, institutions are ultimately judged by the dollars that are brought in the door that help students achieve educational success and universities enhance resources. Providing...
ECU launches new giving program for donors
East Carolina University, along with three other UNC System institutions, is now offering a new way for alumni and friends to enhance their philanthropy. A partnership with TIAA Charitable will...
Alumni road race raises $5,400 for student scholarships
A little rain didn’t stop 263 runners from turning out for the 12thannual ECU Alumni Road Race and Fun Run on Saturday. The event raised $5,400 for student scholarships,...