University News Archives

A diverse group of students in business casual attire pose for a photo holding certificates with two men in suits.
Nov 19, 2025
  • Jamie Smith

Accomplishments at ECU highlighted during International Education Week

Helping adults and malnourished children at clinics in Guatemala. Immersed in Spanish during a three-week stay with a host family. Experiencing the patience and gratitude of citizens receiving help in...

Nov 19, 2025
  • Crystal Baity

ECU once again named Best for Vets

East Carolina University’s military-friendly culture helped attract U.S. Marine Corps veterans Joshua Martinez and Michael Campbell when they were exploring colleges and programs to continue their education after their military...

College students acting on stage stand in a group pose, many with hands up. They are wearing mostly blue outfits and many are holding gold pom poms. A student in the middle wears pink and gold, with a pink tuxedo-style jacket and top hat.
Nov 18, 2025
  • Jessica VanderKolk

‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ offers exciting, women-led performances this week

“Omigod you guys!” It’s a pink-lovers dream at East Carolina University this week as “Legally Blonde: The Musical” opens on the McGinnis Auditorium stage. The School of Theatre and Dance...

Nov 17, 2025
  • Bobby Ampezzan

Scholarships top $1M, ease debt, light way for medical students

At East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine, the annual scholarship celebration is more than a recognition of financial aid — it’s an incantation of the transformative power of generosity...

Nov 14, 2025
  • ECU News Services

Trustees approve degree conferral at November meeting

In its final meeting of 2025, the East Carolina University Board of Trustees approved conferral of degrees for 1,863 graduates at ECU’s fall commencement on Dec. 19 in Minges Coliseum....

Nov 14, 2025
  • Crystal Baity

Newsweek names ECU to America’s Top Online Colleges for 2026

East Carolina University has been recognized by Newsweek in its 2026 ranking of America’s Top Online Colleges. ECU ranked second among UNC System schools named a top online program. ECU...

Nov 07, 2025
  • Jules Norwood

Student researchers tackle three-minute challenge

From moldy buildings to metabolic function to tone-deaf chatbots, East Carolina University graduate students are working to solve real-world problems through research. This week they had an opportunity to explain...

A young, smiling couple stretches to hold hands in front of white pillars in a cupola.
Nov 05, 2025
  • Bobby Ampezzan

Brody School of Medicine a matchmaker

As they approached the front doors together but separate on Day 1 of orientation at the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Alissa Davis and Jake Richardson had matching...

A college man and college woman stand together in front of a brick building labeled the Fletcher Music Center. He holds a conducting baton and she holds a violin.
Oct 17, 2025
  • Jessica VanderKolk

ECU music students see big benefits from long-time faculty member’s gift

A gift that doubled the East Carolina University School of Music’s ability to give student scholarships has begun benefiting those music students — especially at the graduate level. The School...

An East Carolina University faculty member stands holding a test tube and with other tubes on a rack in front of him and metal shelves with more lab equipment behind him as he smiles at the camera.
Oct 14, 2025
  • Lacey L. Gray
  • Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall

Biologist’s genuine love of research to benefit others

East Carolina University shines when it comes to world-class, award-winning faculty and research, as demonstrated by Dr. Fidisoa “Fidy” Rasambainarivo, a Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences assistant professor...