Philanthropy Archives

Sep 20, 2019

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 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

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 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...

Apr 11, 2019
  • ECU News Services

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...

Apr 03, 2019
  • Lacey L. Gray

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...

Associate Dean of Students Lauren Thorn, left, and Carter Morsell, donor relations coordinator for the Division of Student Affairs Office of Development, talks to students at the Pirate Nation Gives table outside of the Main Campus Student Center on Wednesday.
Mar 21, 2019
  • ECU News Services

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...