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...
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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...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, May 2024
To the Pirate Nation Family: With May 3 commencement just around the corner, we have plenty to celebrate. Together you made this semester — and the whole academic year — a prolific...
Enhancing our People Operations
Dear ECU Faculty and Staff: One of the vision priorities in East Carolina University’s strategic plan centers on workforce success and our commitment to a culture of care, belonging and...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, November 2023
To the Pirate Nation family: Whether we’re honing new learning strategies, building technology for health care, enhancing human connections, or detailing economic insights to strengthen our rural communities, research lives...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, October 2023
Dear ECU Faculty and Staff: As we continue to move through a busy fall semester, I write with gratitude for all you’ve done to chart the path for an exceptional...
Rogers: State Budget
We are grateful to the N.C. General Assembly for providing tremendous support to East Carolina University as we continue to advance our mission and deliver value to the people of...
Rogers: Welcome Back — Fall Semester 2023
Welcome to the start of the fall semester. Always a time of great promise, the new academic year brings opportunity, the chance to embark on exciting pursuits and explorations, and...
Rogers: Future Focused – Innovation Driven Strategic Plan 2023-2028
I hope this message finds you enjoying the summer months and perhaps carving out some intentional time for rest and renewal. My family and I were doing just that a...