University News Archives

Nov 10, 2020
  • Natalie Sayewich

TESTED HERE FIRST

An East Carolina University infectious disease specialist at Vidant Medical Center was among the first to trial a new COVID-19 antibody treatment that was granted an emergency use authorization (EUA)...

Nov 09, 2020
  • Matt Smith

ECONOMIC ENGINE

East Carolina University’s annual economic impact across the state exceeds more than $2.5 billion, a 2019 study led by a team of Pirate researchers found. In total, the university supports...

Nov 06, 2020
  • Erin Ward

BUILDING RENAMING

East Carolina University renamed two campus buildings in honor of former chancellors Steve Ballard and Richard Eakin during a ceremony Thursday at the Main Campus Student Center. The Student Recreation...

Oct 22, 2020
  • Michael Rudd

Fourth Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge kicks off, virtually

Despite COVID-19, the Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge (PEC) kicked off for the fourth time Oct. 12. While prior years had the first round taking place on the grounds of East Carolina...

Oct 21, 2020
  • Natalie Sayewich

60TH ANNIVERSARY

The East Carolina College of Nursing celebrates 60 years of educating Pirate Nurses this fall. The ECU nursing community marked the occasion with a virtual Homecoming and 60th anniversary celebration...

Oct 15, 2020
  • Crystal Baity

STUDENT OUTCOMES

East Carolina University has been recognized nationally for integrating assessment processes across campus, demonstrating an ongoing commitment to student success in and out of the classroom. In August, ECU was...

Return of Pirate Nation: Navigating Spring 2021
Oct 07, 2020
  • ECU News Services

Chancellor Mitchelson: Navigating Spring 2021

I don’t know about you, but I am looking forward to spring. It’s a good time of the year under normal circumstances and given what we’ve endured together over the...

Oct 06, 2020
  • Matt Smith

A NEW ERA

For the most up-to-date information on Intersect East investments and project completion date, visit the East Carolina Research and Innovation Campus. East Carolina University’s former warehouse district received a new...

#PiratesVote
Oct 05, 2020
  • ECU News Services

GET OUT THE VOTE AT ECU

As Election Day 2020 nears, East Carolina University looks to the future — and to the past. Campus organizations like the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE) are driving...

Sep 30, 2020
  • Jamie Smith

PAST PRESIDENTIAL VISITS AT ECU

Sixty years ago, a young senator running as the Democratic nominee for president put East Carolina University (then East Carolina College) on the map for future presidential hopefuls. Learn more...