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Feb 17, 2026
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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...

Feb 13, 2026
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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...

Jan 27, 2026
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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...

Jan 21, 2026
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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...

Jan 16, 2026
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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.  ...

Jan 12, 2026
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Chancellor Rogers’ Message, November 2025

November 25, 2025 To the ECU Community: As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I wanted to take a quick a moment to acknowledge all of you. ECU is a reflection...

Jan 06, 2026
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New book traces rise of American whaling industry in the Pacific

GREENVILLE, N.C. (01/06/2026) — East Carolina University’s Dr. Jason T. Raupp is the author of a new book, “Wrecked on the Reef: Maritime Archaeology of American Whaleships in the Pacific...

A female graduate with blonde hair and black cap wears silver 2025 novelty glasses.
Dec 29, 2025
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ECU’s top stories for 2025

East Carolina University’s top 10 stories of 2025 highlight research milestones and inspirational personal triumphs. Relive the stories behind ECU’s defining moments of the year, from earning the prestigious R1...

Young women and men wearing purple mortarboards with gold tassels, purple robes and gold sashes smile during their graduation ceremony.
Dec 19, 2025
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Graduates: Welcome to the big leagues

The joy of commencement brought merriment to Minges Coliseum and almost 1,800 students who graduated on Friday. The fall class totaled 1,796, including 1,356 students who earned undergraduate degrees, 419...

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Dec 13, 2025
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Graduate Profiles: Fall 2025

The fall Class of 2025 reflects the mission and resilience that defines East Carolina University. Following are five graduates whose paths to commencement weaved through bedsides in the mountains delivering...

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