University News Archives

Mar 08, 2021
  • Natalie Sayewich

SIMULATION ACCREDITATION

The Society for Simulation in Healthcare recently granted full accreditation to the East Carolina University College of Nursing’s simulation program, making ECU the only public university in the state with...

Mar 05, 2021
  • ECU News Services

SPRING COMMENCEMENT UPDATE

East Carolina University intends to host multiple in-person university ceremonies at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on May 7 to recognize and celebrate the Class of 2021. ECU plans to host multiple versions...

Thank You Dr. Ron Mitchelson, Interim Chancellor. #ThanksRonM
Mar 04, 2021
  • Jules Norwood

A STEADY HAND

As Interim Chancellor Ron Mitchelson prepares to hand over the helm to East Carolina University’s 12th chancellor, Dr. Philip Rogers, he said he is grateful for the opportunity to lead...

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...