Chancellor Emeritus Steve Ballard shares leadership lessons
“It’s a great day to be a Pirate.” Those words were spoken by East Carolina University Chancellor Philip Rogers as he welcomed back Chancellor Emeritus Steve Ballard for the 10th...
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ECU set to celebrate 10th day of giving Wednesday
GREENVILLE, N.C. (3/3/2026) – East Carolina University will celebrate its 10th annual day of giving on Wednesday. Pirate Nation Gives is a 24-hour online fundraising event that encourages alumni, friends,...
Chancellor Rogers’ Message, January 2026
January 12, 2026 To the ECU Community: The start of a new semester is always filled with anticipation, energy, and countless opportunities for growth. Whether you are new to ECU...
Sharon Paynter named Senior Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at East Carolina University
GREENVILLE, N.C. (2/25/26) – A trusted leader who offered a steady hand and strong leadership on an interim basis in an ever-changing research environment, Dr. Sharon Paynter has been named...
ECU to host spring 2026 career fairs
GREENVILLE, N.C. (2/23/2026) — ECU Career Services will host two career fairs Wednesday at the Greenville Convention Center. The Science, Engineering and Technology Fair will be from 8:30-11:30 a.m., followed...
ECU awarded $3.5 million to study fish spawning, conservation in Gulf
GREENVILLE, N.C. (02/17/2026) — East Carolina University is prioritizing long-term sustainability of the Gulf Coast ecosystem and fisheries through a new $3.5 million National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Restore Science...
AD Gilbert, ECU agree to new contract
GREENVILLE, N.C. (2/13/2026) — East Carolina University Board of Trustees today approved a three-year contract extension for Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert, following a recommendation from Chancellor Philip Rogers to...
Voyages Series to feature best-selling author Brian Hare
GREENVILLE, N.C. (1/27/2026) — East Carolina University will conclude the 2025-26 Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Voyages of Discovery Series with Duke University professor and author Dr. Brian...
ECU Excels to celebrate high achievers
GREENVILLE, N.C. (01/21/2026) – East Carolina University will host a special program called ECU Excels on Friday, Jan. 23 in the Main Campus Student Center Ballrooms from 2-4 p.m. The...
Event to kick off Lifelong Learning Program
GREENVILLE, N.C. (1/16/2026) – East Carolina University’s Office of Continuing Professional Education will hold a spring kickoff event for its Lifelong Learning Program on Friday, Jan. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...