University News Archives

Chancellor Cecil Staton
Aug 10, 2017
  • Rich Klindworth

ECU raises $48 million in FY17

An increase in individual donors helped East Carolina University raise more than $48 million in fiscal year 2017.  “ECU’s supporters continue to rally behind our university,” said Chris Dyba, vice...

Jul 25, 2017

Student Health Services Achieves AAAHC Accreditation

East Carolina University’s Student Health Services (SHS) has been re-accredited through 2020 by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). ECU’s SHS offers primary health care services to enrolled...

Jun 29, 2017

Free speech gets the 'green light' at ECU

East Carolina University has earned the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education’s (FIRE’s) highest, “green light” rating after changing four campus policies to meet First Amendment standards. The state of North...

Mar 30, 2017

Student Health Prepares for National Accreditation

ECU Student Health Services hosted an Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, AAAHC, fair on March 7, 2017 for all SHS employees. The fair was a fun, creative way to...

Oct 06, 2016

White to step aside as Coastal Studies Institute director

Dr. Nancy White, founding executive director of the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute, has announced that she will step aside from that role, effective June 30, 2017. White...

Oct 06, 2016

White to step aside as Coastal Studies Institute director

Dr. Nancy White, founding executive director of the University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute, has announced that she will step aside from that role, effective June 30, 2017. White...

Apr 14, 2016

ECU named top school for military spouses

East Carolina University has been named one of the top 100 schools in the nation for military spouses. ECU is the only university in North Carolina to receive Victory Media’s...

Mar 29, 2016

ECU produces most archaeology, maritime professionals

For the third consecutive year, East Carolina University has produced the highest number of new registrants to the Register of Professional Archaeologists. ECU is one of only a few graduate...

Jan 13, 2016

ECU Risk Management and Insurance program earns national ranking

The Risk Management and Insurance program at East Carolina University ranks among the top 20 nationally, according to an annual review by Business Insurance. The rankings were published in the...

Jul 30, 2014

ECU ranked among best colleges in new listing

East Carolina University is listed in a new ranking of Best Colleges released this week by Money magazine. ECU is ranked 339 out of 665 institutions. Educational quality, affordability and...