Chancellor Rogers’ Message, November 2025
November 25, 2025 To the ECU Community: As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a quick a moment to acknowledge all of you. ECU is a reflection...
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Chancellor Rogers’ Message, October 2025
October 9, 2025 To the ECU Community: Last week, I had the opportunity to join fellow college presidents and other higher education leaders in Washington, D.C., at a board meeting...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, September 2025
Sept. 4, 2025 To the ECU Community: Today during University Day remarks, I announced an initiative to identify $25 million in budget cuts and savings over the next three years....
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, September 2024
September 27, 2024 To the Pirate Nation Family: A little more than a month into the fall semester, we’re off to a running start. From the bustling Mall to our...
University Day Remarks 2025
Good morning, colleagues. What an informative and valuable conversation as we launch a new academic semester. President Hans, thank you once again for your steady and thoughtful leadership of the...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, August 2025
Welcome to the Fall Semester As the fall semester kicks off, energy surges on East Carolina University’s campus – a sense of possibility, purpose and, of course, Pirate pride. Whether...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, April 2025
Dear Faculty and Staff, As we enjoy the emergence of spring across our campus—a season defined by renewal, growth and fresh beginnings—I find it fitting to pause and reflect on...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, February 2025
Dear ECU Community, It is with great pride that I share a historic milestone for East Carolina University — earlier today, our institution earned the Research 1 (R1) university designation...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, November 2024
To the Pirate Nation Family: This point in November is one of my very favorite times of year on campus. The fall colors are still hanging on, while the campus...
Hurricane Helene response efforts
Dear Pirate Nation: The unprecedented flooding and devastation caused by Hurricane Helene has crippled the western part of North Carolina, including many of the communities that are home to UNC...