Philanthropy Archives

Nov 11, 2019
  • ECU News Services

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...

Oct 10, 2019
  • ECU News Services

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...

Oct 07, 2019
  • ECU News Services

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...

Sep 20, 2019
  • ECU News Services

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...

Aug 06, 2019
  • Ken Buday

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...

ECU experienced a successful fiscal year 2018-19, raising $52.3 million.
Jul 30, 2019
  • Erin Ward

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...

May 16, 2019
  • Erin Ward

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...

May 07, 2019
  • ECU News Services

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...

Apr 16, 2019
  • ECU News Services

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,...

Apr 12, 2019
  • ECU News Services

ECU awards rare Jarvis medal at Evening of Philanthropy

In a room filled with some of East Carolina University’s most loyal and significant donors and major philanthropic groups, one was singled out at during an Evening of Philanthropy dinner...