Steven Grandy Archives

May 03, 2024
  • Steven Grandy

Spring 2024 graduates celebrate accomplishments

Nearly 5,000 Pirate graduates came together to celebrate the completion of their unique journeys to an East Carolina University degree during spring commencement on a sun-splashed Friday morning in Dowdy-Ficklen...

May 03, 2024
  • Steven Grandy

Spring 2024 graduates celebrate accomplishments

While their journeys are unique, nearly 5,000 Pirate graduates came together to celebrate the completion of an East Carolina University degree during spring commencement on a sun-splashed Friday morning in...

Apr 23, 2024
  • Steven Grandy

Gala awakens minds of hospitality management students

A group of East Carolina University hospitality management students gained real-world experience as part of a project, but the personal experience they gained may far surpass any grade that they...

Students stand in line for a T-shirt at Barefoot on the Mall. (ECU photos by Rhett Butler)
Apr 22, 2024
  • Steven Grandy

Barefoot on the Mall celebrates end of academic year

After a spring semester filled with classes, papers and studying, it’s only natural that East Carolina University students would want to relax with their friends before final exams begin. ECU...

Apr 16, 2024
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English 1500: Taylor’s Version prepares for its era

Are you ready for it? English 1500: Taylor’s Version is coming to East Carolina University. The course isn’t in students’ wildest dreams but instead will be on Tuesday and Thursday...

Hannah Blackburn, Victor Ihuka, Ben Juhl, Kasey Perkins and Jaelyn Woods were honored with the Truist Leadership Center Excellence in Student Leadership Award. (ECU photos by Rhett Butler)
Apr 10, 2024
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Honoring Pirates who serve

With service at the heart of East Carolina University, it’s only natural the faculty and staff members, along with the student body, share a commitment to helping others. The University...

Leaders from East Carolina University and the University of The Gambia signed a memorandum of understanding on March 28. (ECU photo by Steven Mantilla)
Apr 02, 2024
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ECU partners with University of The Gambia for intercultural exchange

A partnership between East Carolina University and the University of The Gambia will allow ideas and support to flow freely between two institutions 4,000 miles apart. A delegation from the...

Feb 12, 2024
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Love in Pirate Nation

Pirates come to ECU for quality higher education, but some end up with a two-for-one deal. Discover how these five couples met their partner for life. The Volkans Name: Josh...

Feb 08, 2024
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Seven teams advance to finals of Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge

After making their pitch, seven teams separated themselves from the pack and advanced to the finals of the 2023-24 Pirate Entrepreneurship Challenge. The second round was held Tuesday in the...

Jan 22, 2024
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Taking the Polar Bear Plunge

The sounds of splashing swimming pool water, screams and music are synonymous with summer, but as part of an East Carolina University campus tradition, they rang out on a wintry...