Elizabeth City State University

Chancellor's Installation

The Installation of

DR. S. KEITH HARGROVE, SR.

Join us as we celebrate the installation of Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Sr. as the 8th Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. Together, we will ASCEND to new heights and embark upon a bold new era of leadership in Viking history.
 
Installation Ceremony
Friday, April 24, 2026
10:00 a.m.
R. L. Vaughan Center
31 Arena Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
 
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April 22-25, 2026

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, April 22

9:00 a.m.
This is an invitation-only event.
6:00 p.m.
Ridley Student Center – Great Hall
1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Thursday, April 23

3:30 p.m.
Ridley Student Center – Great Hall
1704 Weeksville Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Friday, April 24

10:00 a.m.
R. L. Vaughan Center
31 Arena Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
 
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Noon
Kermit E. White Graduate Center

1862 Edgewood Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

6:00 p.m.
Bistro Tropical

400 S Water Street, Unit 102, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Saturday, April 25

Reception 6:00 p.m.
Gala 7:00 p.m.
R. L. Vaughan Center
31 Arena Drive, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

 

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Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Sr.

BIOGRAPHY

Chancellor Hargrove Full Body

Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Sr. was elected the 8th chancellor of Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) on May 15, 2025, by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors following a national search and nomination by UNC System President Peter Hans. Hargrove brings more than three decades of leadership, teaching, and research experience in higher education and industry, with service at three historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Previously, Hargrove served as immediate past provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Tuskegee University, where he led the implementation of a five-year strategic plan that resulted in a 10% increase in enrollment for consecutive years and improved graduation rates. His tenure also included the development of a new aviation program and a data science initiative.

“We’re only as great as we allow ourselves to be.”

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