ECSU Community Connections Series to Present Free Jazz Tribute Honoring Coltrane, Davis
Elizabeth City, N.C. — An evening of jazz excellence takes center stage this spring as Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) invites the community to honor two influential musicians in history. As […]
ECSU Receives $235,482 from U.S. Department of Education Grant to Support Campus Recovery
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has received a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education through the Project SERV initiative to support recovery efforts and strengthen campus wellness services following the critical incident that […]
ECSU Receives $42 Million Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Elizabeth City, N.C.—Today, Elizabeth City State University Chancellor S. Keith Hargrove, Sr. announced that ECSU received $42 million from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The announcement came during the university’s Founders Day […]
ECSU’s Lennon and Gibbs Give the University’s Rural Roots a National Reach
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Two leaders at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) are proving that rural roots can make a big impact. Amber Lennon, Ed.D., director of career and professional development, and Tameka Gibbs, […]
ECSU Alum MJ Hudson Named Food Lion Store Manager of the Year for the Raleigh Region
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Recognition at the highest level of a company doesn’t happen by accident. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) alumnus MJ Hudson, a 2012 graduate, has been named […]
ECSU’s Professor Andre P. Stevenson Earns UNC System’s Top Teaching Honor
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Teaching can be a thankless job, but on Jan. 29, the University of North Carolina Board of Governors made sure one professor’s work did not go […]
ECSU Awarded Funding to Address North Carolina’s Child Care Crisis
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is one of 16 North Carolina schools selected by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) to help […]
Former D1 Athlete Turned Astrophysicist to Open ECSU Community Connections Spring Semester Lineup
Elizabeth City, N.C.—Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) will launch its spring Community Connections Performance and Lecture Series with “From the Gridiron to Galaxies,” a free lecture and performance featuring Dakotah […]
ECSU Receives $60K in Anonymous Gifts and Earns $193K Grant to Support WRVS 89.9
Elizabeth City, N.C. — In an age dominated by streaming services, podcasts and on-demand entertainment, one form of media continues to hold its ground—radio. Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) WRVS-FM 89.9 is […]
Elizabeth City State University Ranked No. 1 for College Tuition and No. 2 Among Best Value Colleges In North Carolina
Elizabeth City, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is proving that big opportunities come at a small price. A new study by SmartAsset has ranked ECSU No. 1 in […]
ECSU Purchases New Aircraft
To meet the demands of rapid enrollment growth and a national shortage of aviation professionals, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has invested in what it needs most—a new set of […]
ECSU Wins Statewide Cyber Bowl Competition
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) topped seven North Carolina universities to win the 2025 Cyber Bowl, a cybersecurity awareness competition launched by NC State University for National Cybersecurity […]
ECSU’s 181st Commencement Speaker Challenges Graduates: “Wherever you go after this, carry ECSU excellence with you.”
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) conferred 228 degrees at its 181st Commencement Ceremony Dec. 13, celebrating academic achievement, perseverance and purpose as graduates marked the culmination of their […]
Essence Magazine Highlights ECSU Alum for Career Success
Elizabeth City, N.C. — They call her the career-pivot guru, and she gives credit for that ability to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). ECSU graduate Danielle Graves ‘05—now an executive career coach and author—earned a national spotlight Nov. 13 when Essence featured her in its story, “Beyond Howard and Hampton: Discover 15 Other HBCUs You Should Know and Meet Their Accomplished Alumni.” Graves, who earned a degree in Applied […]
Starting Again, Finishing Strong: Ashanti and Jaylin Razor Finish the Journey Together at ECSU
Elizabeth City, N.C. — What if the biggest detour of your life turned out to be the path you were meant to take? For Ashanti and Jaylin Razor, young parents who […]
Miracle Delayed, Not Denied: Pastor Parker Earns His Degree
Elizabeth City, N.C. — When Pastor Miracle Parker first went to college in 1995, he admits he did not take it seriously. But as he matured in life and began […]
ECSU Sends 10 Students to the 2025 Thurgood Marshall College Fund Leadership Institute
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Every institution tells its story through those it sends to the frontline. This fall, ECSU’s “best” told that story well. From Oct. 1–5, 10 Elizabeth City […]
ECSU Appoints LaDaniel Gatling II as Vice Chancellor for University Advancement
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has named seasoned fundraising leader LaDaniel Gatling II as its next Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, effective Dec. 15. Gatling, who has secured more than $25 million in gifts over […]
ECSU Faculty Earn $260K in NC Collaboratory Grants to Advance Health, Environment and Community Research
Elizabeth City, N.C. — While universities across North Carolina are breaking new ground through research, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has steadily built a record of success and innovation of […]
ECSU Names Michelle Shaver as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Elizabeth City, N.C. — In nearly every field, great institutions are remembered not only for what they achieve, but for how they tell their story. Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is […]
“Viking Daze”—ECSU 2025 Viking HomEComing Builds Momentum Toward a Spirit-Filled Weekend
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) 2025 Viking HomEComing is underway, with the campus buzzing as alumni, students, faculty, and community members gather for a week of celebration. The opening events—the Coronation […]
ECSU Math Students Rank in 95th Percentile on National Major Field Test
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Now well into the fall semester, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is continuing to build on last semester’s academic achievements with the same strong approach. One […]
ECSU Professor Showcases New Musical Tribute to Lowrider Culture for Hispanic Heritage Month
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, with “The Lowriders Theme: Cars, Culture and Music.” Professor of Music […]
ECSU Appoints Dr. Robert N. Corley III as next Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has appointed Robert N. Corley III, Ph.D., as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, effective Oct. 1, 2025. As the […]
ECSU Internship Luncheon Celebrates Student Success and $110K SECU Grant
Elizabeth City, NC — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) hosted its annual State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) Internship Luncheon Aug. 22, recognizing student interns, community partners and the ongoing support of the […]
ECSU Leads: 118 Volunteers Honor 9/11 Through Day of Service Across Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City, N.C. — With a spirit as strong as the day it remembered, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) rallied 118 volunteers Sept. 11 for a Day of Service that […]
ECSU’s Allen Thomas Named National Scholarship Recipient for Auxiliary Leadership
Elizabeth City, N.C. — When Allen Thomas, interim director of auxiliary and business services, learned he was one of only 10 people nationwide selected for the National Association of College […]
ECSU Enrollment Climbs to Highest in More Than a Decade, Marking Ninth Consecutive Year of Growth
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is trending upward, recording its largest enrollment in more than a decade. The institution welcomed the Class of 2029 with 363 […]
No “Stomp,” Just Substance: Kirk Franklin Speaks to ECSU’s Class of 2025 at 180th Commencement Ceremony
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Standing before the spring Class of 2025 with the same passion that made Stomp a praise anthem and I Smile a global declaration of hope, 20-time Grammy Award-winning gospel music […]
Serving Families and Building Legacy: Aubrey Mitchell Graduates from ECSU
Elizabeth City, N.C. – While other middle schoolers played video games or rode bikes after school, Aubrey H. J. Mitchell lined up toy cars for funeral processions and pulled grocery […]