Max Joyner Sr. led a life of quiet devotion to ECU
Max Joyner Sr. served and supported ECU throughout his life. Numerous scholarships, programs and campus facilities bear the Joyner name. When it comes to giving time, talent and treasure to...
Patricia Earnhardt Tyndall Archives
Brody Foundation announces 2026 Brody Scholars
Three students earned the most prestigious medical scholarship to attend the Brody School of Medicine. The Brody Scholars program was created through gifts from the Brody family and the Brody...
Scholarship investment builds student success
The Chancellor’s Scholars initiative has helped 186 students attend ECU so far by creating and providing four-year $2,500 scholarships. The university set a goal to have 300 endowed Chancellor’s Scholarships...
Alumni parents begin their legacy era
Alumni parents are welcoming a new generation of Pirates as their children follow in their footsteps at ECU. From residence halls to technology, today’s college experience looks different — but...
Donors show commitment to student-focused priorities in FY 2026
The university raised more than $78.7 million in fiscal year 2026. The fundraising total includes $28.5 million for main campus priorities, $19.8 million for ECU Athletics and $30.3 million — through...
State’s endowment match a catalyst for donor support
A $5 million investment from the state will match scholarship endowment gifts. The Chancellor’s Scholars initiative is helping to shape the future of ECU by creating and providing four annual...
Rudy Alexander is a permanent fixture of performing arts at ECU
University leaders, family and friends gathered in June to honor Rudy Alexander for his many contributions to the S. Rudolph Alexander Performing Arts Series and ECU. Alexander put the university...
Alum Bill Furr left indelible mark on ECU
Former Board of Trustees leader Bill Furr is remembered for his lifelong devotion to ECU. Furr proudly represented ECU and broadened the circle of support for the university, influencing others...
Grant expands access to teacher licensure, graduate education
The East Carolina University College of Education will expand access to teacher licensure and graduate education through the Kenan Residency to Master’s Fellows (R2M) program with support of a $500,000...
Brinkley-Lane Scholar: Rachel Themistokleous
Rachel Themistokleous was so sure East Carolina University was the place for her that she accepted her admission before being selected to be a Brinkley-Lane Scholar. Her decision was locked...