University News Archives

Mar 02, 2021
  • Ken Buday

ALL ABOARD

Jackson Faircloth looked at stacks of shirts in the Dowdy Student Store in the East Carolina University Main Campus Student Center. You could say purple and gold run through his...

Feb 12, 2021
  • ECU News Services

WHAT’S IN A NAME

The East Carolina University Board of Trustees received a recommendation from an ad hoc building name committee regarding the renaming of several campus buildings, but requested further clarification on standards...

Feb 08, 2021
  • Ken Buday

BOOST FOR PHARMA TRAINING

East Carolina University has received a nearly $1.9 million grant from the Golden LEAF Foundation for the creation of a pharmaceutical manufacturing training center. The Eastern Region Pharma Center (ERPC)...

Feb 04, 2021
  • Doug Boyd

A STRONG UNIVERSITY

A year ago, East Carolina University was a very different place. But despite the challenges of the past 12 months, the university is strong and prepared for the future. That...

Jan 29, 2021
  • ECU News Services

BOOKSTORES BY B&N

East Carolina University officials have selected Barnes & Noble College (BNC) to manage and operate the Dowdy Student Stores following a competitive bid process. Barnes & Noble College operates more...

Jan 27, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

TESTING TIME

With the spring semester underway, East Carolina University will offer another COVID-19 test option for students, faculty and staff. Saliva testing will begin later in February as part of a...

Jan 26, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

TOP ONLINE PROGRAMS

In a year when seemingly everything went virtual, online master’s degree programs in business, criminal justice, education and nursing at East Carolina University have been named among the best in...

Jan 25, 2021
  • ECU News Services

Student Health Services achieves AAAHC accreditation

East Carolina University’s Student Health Services (SHS) has been reaccredited for three years by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). ECU’s SHS offers primary health care services to...

Jan 15, 2021
  • Crystal Baity

MOVE-IN 2.0

Students, faculty and staff are returning to campus with hope and excitement for 2021 as the spring semester gets underway at East Carolina University. Classes start Jan. 19. Administrators are...

Jan 11, 2021
  • ECU News Services

2021: RETURN OF PIRATE NATION Q&A

As the Spring 2021 semester's Jan. 19 start date nears, leaders from across East Carolina University's campus are sharing information and answering your questions about the Return of Pirate Nation....