Chancellor Rogers’ Message, February 2025
Dear ECU Community, It is with great pride that I share a historic milestone for East Carolina University — earlier today, our institution earned the Research 1 (R1) university designation...
University News Archives
ECU’s research efforts earn prestigious R1 status
East Carolina University has reached a transformative milestone in its journey of discovery, securing Research 1 (R1) status and joining the ranks of the nation’s most prestigious academic institutions. This...
Agromedicine Institute continues aid, outreach through western North Carolina’s hurricane recovery
Recovering from a natural disaster can be as harrowing as the event itself, and it does not discriminate, but it lands differently for farmers and farm families. Growers are tied...
Board of Trustees hears research highlights
With a 127% increase in research funding since 2018, East Carolina University is making a positive difference in the lives of students and people throughout the region, nation and world....
Six finalists to compete in April’s Aman Pirate Challenge finals
First, there were 75. Then there were 12. Now, there are six. On a night when 12 student-led teams summoned the courage to stand on a stage and pitch their...
Miller School Names New Director
The College of Business (COB) has named Dr. Joshua R. Aaron the Miller School of Entrepreneurship's new director. He takes over for Dr. Michael Harris, who officially became dean of...
Biologist Jeff Corwin stresses adaptability and hope in life and conservation
“In 100 years since the industrial period, humankind has consumed 75% of the planet’s nature,” said Jeff Corwin, television personality, biologist and wildlife conservationist. “Every half hour a species disappears...
2024 Highlights: A Year of Accomplishments and Impact
East Carolina University positioned 2024 as a defining year in its role as a leader in regional impact and academic excellence. From being recognized nationally for its community engagement to...
Fall 2024 graduates set sail
East Carolina University’s fall Class of 2024 graduates completed their academic journeys Friday during a commencement ceremony in Minges Coliseum. The class totaled 1,938 graduates, including 1,400 undergraduate degrees, 495...
Donors, students celebrate scholarships that lighten the load of medical school debt
“It should not be the case that when you cross Interstate 95 you have a different life expectancy,” Dr. Michael Dale Warren told a crowd of donors and medical students...