University News Archives

Apr 28, 2023
  • Crystal Baity

Graduate programs in education, health sciences claim spot in new rankings

East Carolina University’s graduate programs in education and several health sciences disciplines are included in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Graduate Programs announced today. ECU’s College of Education...

East Carolina University will recognize more than 4,500 Pirates at its Spring 2023 commencement on May 5.
Apr 20, 2023
  • Jules Norwood

SPRING COMMENCEMENT

East Carolina University will celebrate the graduation of more than 4,500 Pirates along with their friends and families at 10 a.m. May 5 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Freeman A. Hrabowski III,...

Apr 04, 2023
  • ECU News Services

ECU recognized for sustainability achievements

East Carolina University has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the sustainability...

East Carolina University staff and students prepare for Pirate Nation Gives activities at the Health Sciences Campus Student Center.
Mar 24, 2023
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

GIVING SUCCESS

Donations came from campus and across oceans as more than 2,300 Pirates answered the call to support East Carolina University during Pirate Nation Gives. The seventh annual day of giving on...

East Carolina University College of Health and Human Performance Director of Outreach Mack Craven, right, helps a student write a thank you letter to a gift donor during last year's Pirate Nation Gives. The annual day of giving returns for the seventh year this Wednesday.
Mar 20, 2023
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

PIRATE NATION GIVES

No matter who they are, where they are or how much they give, East Carolina University is calling for all hands on deck in support of Pirate Nation Gives. ECU...

Feb 28, 2023
  • ECU News Services

ECU recognized for cybersecurity training initiatives

East Carolina University has received the Infosec Impact Award in recognition of its training initiatives from the Infosec Institute, a cybersecurity education provider. ECU was one of three award recipients,...

A view from a hillside in Italy is what many East Carolina University students participating in the ECU Tuscany program see on their studies abroad. ECU's growing international program was one of four institutions nationwide to receive the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Feb 15, 2023
  • Jamie Smith

NATIONAL AWARD

East Carolina University’s growing international program was one of four institutions nationwide to receive the Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization by NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The award...

Jan 30, 2023
  • Kim Tilghman

ECU-led group addresses housing needs in eastern North Carolina

East Carolina University’s Office of Research, Economic Development and Engagement (REDE) is addressing the housing needs for low-and moderate-income families in northeast North Carolina. Under the guidance of REDE, the...

Jan 25, 2023
  • ECU News Services

ECU, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy establish early assurance program

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, the No. 1 pharmacy school in the country, and East Carolina University have established an early assurance program. This partnership means current and incoming...

Jan 03, 2023
  • ECU News Services

Rogers: Remembering Molly Corbett Broad

Molly Corbett Broad was a friend, colleague, mentor, and passionate advocate for higher education around the country and world. I am saddened by her recent passing and will always cherish...