ECU raises $48 million in FY17
An increase in individual donors helped East Carolina University raise more than $48 million in fiscal year 2017. “ECU’s supporters continue to rally behind our university,” said Chris Dyba, vice...
Philanthropy Archives
The legacy of philanthropy takes center stage at the Chancellor’s Amethyst
Chancellor Cecil Staton awarded three of his Chancellor’s Amethysts at Thursday night’s East Carolina University Board of Trustees dinner. The Chancellor’s Amethyst is the premiere recognition of philanthropic commitment at...
The Pirate Alumni Road Race pounds the pavement for students
A blue sky and mild temperatures provided the perfect backdrop for the 10th annual Pirate Alumni Road Race, which was held in Greenville Saturday, April 22. The 5K and 1-mile...
ECU’s Harriot College recognizes high-achieving first-year students
East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences recognized its high-achieving first-year freshmen and transfer students at the college’s annual ECU Excels Awards Ceremony on Feb. 17 in...
Importance of scholarships highlights 2017’s first roadshow
With his installation nearing, Chancellor Cecil Staton continued his effort Feb. 7 to meet with East Carolina University alumni and supporters across the state. About 60 people came to the...
Season of giving benefits ECU students
Giving Tuesday continues to bring out the generosity of the Pirate Nation. The 2016 day to donate to educational and non-profit organizations brought in $136,736 to East Carolina University. In...
Chancellor’s Roadshow visits the Queen City
The East Carolina University Chancellor's Roadshow pulled into Charlotte Oct. 18 to visit alumni and university supporters. About 50 people came out to the Duke Energy Center to meet Dr....
Chancellor’s Roadshow excites ECU supporters
East Carolina University’s reach extends well beyond North Carolina which is why Chancellor Cecil Staton took his roadshow across the state’s northern border. The third round of his meet and...
Chancellor’s Roadshow seeks out lawmakers
Round two of East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton’s “Roadshow” took him to the Triangle to speak with legislators, members of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors and...
Family donates portrait of Dail House patriarch
By Steve Tuttle ECU News Services Three grandchildren of the man who built Dail House, the official residence of East Carolina chancellors for the past 65 years, have donated a...