More than Music: ECSU Choir Hits the Road, Inspires Future Vikings
Elizabeth City, NC — Walter Swan stood at the top of a hill at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, gazing over the landscape. With the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Concert Choir […]
ECSU Students Take Top Honors at National Research Conference
Elizabeth City, N.C.— More than 17 students from Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) made their mark in STEM at the 2025 Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference—a national platform that showcases cutting-edge student […]
New Chapter, Bold Vision: ECSU Announces Dr. S. Keith Hargrove as Chancellor-Elect
Elizabeth City, N.C.— A new name added to the administration list, a new face on the website’s main page, and a new voice will now echo the halls of Vikingland. […]
Former provost at Tuskegee University elected chancellor of Elizabeth City State University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2025 RALEIGH, N.C. – Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, immediate past provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Tuskegee University, was elected chancellor of […]
ECSU Announces Homecoming 2024: Welcome Back to “The Liz: There’s No Place Like Home”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: ECSU Newsroom Email: cam@ecsu.edu Phone: 252-335-8745 ECSU Announces Homecoming 2024: Welcome Back to “The Liz: There’s No Place Like Home” ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State […]
ECSU Appoints Dr. Kevin Wade as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has appointed Dr. Kevin Wade to serve as Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs effective August 15, 2024. Wade, an ECSU graduate, brings over 15 years […]
ECSU to Host Nike Sports Basketball Camp
ELIZABETH CITY, NC— Elizabeth City State Athletics has announced a new collaboration with Nike Sports Camps to host summer basketball camps in 2024 for youth in Elizabeth City and the […]
ECSU to Host ‘Lunch and Learn’ for Area Churches
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Local church leaders and congregants can bring their business ideas to life at Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) Lunch and Learn on Thursday, June 27. The […]
ECSU to Offer Free Drone Camp
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) announces a free Summer Drone Training for rising high school juniors and seniors, expecting to take them to higher heights. This […]
ECSU Launches Ready, Set, Grow Camp for Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ganelle Z. Sutton Email: gzsutton@ecsu.edu Phone: 252-335-8745 ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) Campus Recreation and Wellness is excited to announce the launch […]
ECSU’s Quarterly Board Meeting Takes Sharp Turn Toward Gratitude
Elizabeth City, N.C. – In an impactful and heartfelt turn of events, Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) monthly trustee board meeting moved a different direction as Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon […]
ECSU Hosts JROTC Cadet Flight Training Summer Academy
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has welcomed Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet Flight Training Summer Academy participants for a two-month flight training journey. Approximately 20 […]
Seven HBCUs Receiving ‘Checks in the Mail’ Thanks to ECSU Partnership
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) and Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) have made good on their promise historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in North Carolina […]
Interim chancellor appointed for Elizabeth City State University
RALEIGH, N.C. – University of North Carolina System President Peter Hans has appointed longtime educator Dr. Catherine Edmonds as interim chancellor at Elizabeth City State University. She will succeed Chancellor Karrie […]
ECSU Administrator to Participate in UNC Executive Leadership Institute
Elizabeth City, N.C. – One of Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) own will add more world-class research to her resume and join a cohort of 30 high-level leaders for the […]
Important announcement from Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon
Dear Viking Family, I write today to share with you that I have accepted another chancellorship in the UNC System. This decision has not been easy, but I believe it is […]
Trailblazing Flight Instructor Inspires Future Aviators at ECSU
Elizabeth City, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) proudly celebrates Madelyn Knowles, certified flight instructor, who has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring pilots. Her journey into aviation […]
ECSU Students Participate in the HBCU Smart Cities Challenge
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C – Two Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) students – De’vonte Frazier and Evan Jones – were chosen as participants in the HBCU Small Cities Challenge, to showcase […]
ECSU to Host Full-Scale Active Assailant Exercise
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) will partner with several local mutual aid agencies for a full-scale exercise to focus on coordinated community response to an active […]
Free App Camp Gives Opportunity to Dive into App Development
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University is set to offer students in high school and college, as well as members of the community the chance to unlock their […]
ECSU Honors the Fallen in Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Elizabeth City, N.C. – Flags waved in the distance, and the birds flew gracefully overhead, making no sound. All was quiet outside of the Marion D. Thorpe building as Elizabeth […]
Admissions Lead Completes College Board Leadership Academy
Elizabeth City, N.C. – The yearlong pursuit of becoming a college board-certified enrollment leader has come full circle for Elizabeth City State University’s director of admissions, Arlinda Halfacre. Halfacre joined […]
‘ECSU is for You’, Adult Learners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Tiffany S. Jones Email: tijones@ecsu.edu Phone: 252-335-3686 ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has a message for adult learners everywhere – ECSU is […]
ECSU Educators Secure VentureWell Grant to Tackle Movement Challenges in Public Health
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Joy Smith, dean of the School of Education and Business, and Jennifer Brown, associate professor of kinesiology at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), have clinched catalytic […]
Bethea’s Message to Graduates ‘Be resilient. Be appreciative. Be the coffee bean’
Elizabeth City, N.C. – In a packed house in the R.L. Vaughan Center, commencement speaker Antoine Bethea’s message to Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) Class of 2024 was a simple […]
Emergency Management Student Plans to Changing the World
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C.- Angel Teagle, a 23-year-old graduating senior at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), is ready to conquer his dreams after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in emergency management […]
Senior Kinesiology Student Prepares to Conquer His Dreams
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C.- Jayshawn Blackledge, a graduating senior at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is preparing to celebrate a major milestone in his academic journey as he earns his degree […]
ECSU Professor Receives Trigonis Award from NCAIE
Elizabeth City, N.C. – During the 2024 North Carolina Association of International Educators (NCAIE) conference, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) director of international programs and professor of social work, Andre […]
ECSU Junior Recognized for Work in Voter Registration
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Throughout her time at Elizabeth City State University, Trinitee Smith has been a vocal advocate for voter registration and civic engagement. “I actively participate in various […]
ECSU student sworn in as the UNC ASG Senior Vice President
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) student Dayana Garza has been sworn in as the University of North Carolina Association of Student Government’s (UNC ASG) next Senior […]