University News Archives

Red, white and blue smoke billow on the ECU football field over the Pirate decal. Supporters of East Carolina University raised a record $69.8 million during the 2021-22 fiscal year.
Aug 03, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

FUNDING THE FUTURE

As East Carolina University works to prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s careers, Pirate Nation has gotten on board with the mission, providing the university with a record $69.8 million in...

Jul 14, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

Board of Trustees elects officers for 2022-23

The East Carolina University Board of Trustees elected its slate of officers for 2022-23 during its meeting Thursday at the Life Sciences and Biotechnology Building. Scott Shook was elected chair,...

Jul 11, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

TEAM APPROACH

Today marks the start of Dr. Robin Coger’s tenure as provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs at East Carolina University. Coger comes to ECU from North Carolina A&T...

Jul 01, 2022
  • ECU News Services

Rogers: Campus Reorganization Implementation — July 1, 2022

Summer is in full swing, and campus is buzzing with orientation sessions for new Pirates and planning for the fall semester. I hope you are finding time to catch your...

Jun 20, 2022
  • Lacey L. Gray

New minors provide the human side of health care

East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences is helping students become more compassionate health care providers. This fall, the college will implement coursework for three new medically...

ECU students cheering at orientation
Jun 13, 2022
  • ECU News Services

Incoming student checklist — Fall 2022

Welcome to Pirate Nation, Pirate parents! Now that your student has been admitted to East Carolina University, it’s time to start preparing for their start this fall. Below is a...

May 17, 2022
  • Lacey L. Gray

ECU, Halifax Community College sign transfer agreement

East Carolina University’s Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences signed a bilateral agreement with Halifax Community College (HCC) on May 5 to offer criminal justice students a path to...

Ravian Jordan, left, and Kayin Fails turn their tassels at commencement.
May 06, 2022
  • ECU News Services

ALWAYS PIRATES

East Carolina University celebrated the Class of 2022 in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in its first full-scale spring commencement ceremony since 2019. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of more than 4,600 spring...

Apr 27, 2022
  • Jules Norwood

ECU, FSU establish student pipelines in key areas

East Carolina University and Fayetteville State University (FSU) have taken the next step in establishing partnerships and pathways for students between the two institutions. Last fall, university leaders signed a...

ECU Chancellor Philip Rogers speaks during the University Teaching Awards ceremony in Harvey Hall.
Apr 25, 2022
  • Ken Buday

TEACHING EXCELLENCE

East Carolina University celebrated its faculty during the 2022 University Teaching Awards ceremony Thursday night at the Murphy Center. Chancellor Philip Rogers presided over the night’s festivities, crediting all ECU...