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...
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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,...
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...
TOWNEBANK TOUCHDOWN
East Carolina University Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert announced Wednesday that the newest addition to Bagwell Field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium will be called the TowneBank Tower. The $3 million commitment from...
LIBRARY DEDICATION
East Carolina University’s Department of Political Science honored John and Ann Laliotes for their generous support during the dedication of the newly renovated John Laliotes Political Science Library on March...
PIRATE NATION GIVES
East Carolina University’s third annual Pirate Nation Gives fundraising day on March 20 raised more than $805,000 in 24 hours, surpassing last year’s amount of $500,000. The one-day, social-media-driven effort...
Pirate Nation Gives returns to generate donations for ECU student success
East Carolina University will celebrate its third annual Pirate Nation Gives on Wednesday, March 20. This standalone day of giving encourages alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents and students to make a donation to one of...
FUNDING ENTREPRENEURS
East Carolina University received a $1 million award from the Golden LEAF Foundation to support rural economic prosperity through innovation and entrepreneurship. The grant, awarded on Feb. 7, will support...
HAAS IN THE HIGH BAY
East Carolina University’s College of Engineering and Technology has officially launched the first phase of an effort to create a unique advanced manufacturing lab in the high bay of the...
HEARTFELT DONATION
When Travis Burt felt intense pain shoot down his left arm and an acrid taste fill his mouth, he knew something was wrong. His normally tanned face became deeply flushed...