ECSU Alumnus Clifton Lewis Reflects on ECSU, Basketball and Legacy
Elizabeth City, N.C. — When Mr. Clifton Lewis stepped foot onto the campus of Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Feb. 17, two weeks after his 80th birthday, his mind quickly […]
Judge J.C. Cole Leaves the Bench and Joins the Stage for ECSU’s 134th Founders Day Convocation
The Honorable Judge J.C. Cole, Keynote Speaker Standing at the podium inside Elizabeth City State University’s Fine Arts Center, Judge J.C. Cole wasn’t just delivering a speech—he was honoring the […]
Vanessa Van Dyke to Serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for ECSU’s Founders Day Gala
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) announces Vanessa Van Dyke—a 2025 Miss Florida USA candidate, entrepreneur, advocate and public speaker—to serve as the mistress of ceremonies for […]
Judge J.C. Cole to Deliver Keynote Address at ECSU’s 134th Founders Day Celebration
Elizabeth City, N.C – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) announces the Honorable J. Carlton (J.C.) Cole, a distinguished retired Superior Court Judge and Elizabeth City native, as the keynote speaker […]
Teaching Their Way to the Top: ECSU Grads Shine as Beginning Teachers of the Year
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Four Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) alumni prove that ECSU doesn’t just create graduates but cultivates educators who lead and excel. Recently, these graduates were honored […]
Darius Satterfield: The Voice of 132,000 Student-Athletes Leaving His Mark in the NCAA
Elizabeth City, N.C. — When Darius Satterfield walked into the 2025 National Collegiate-Athletic Association (NCAA) Convention in Nashville, he had more than just a seat at the table—he had a […]
Barry McCauley Jr. Joins ECSU as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Corporate and Foundation Relations
Elizabeth City, NC – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) announces the appointment of Barry McCauley Jr. as the assistant vice chancellor for Corporate and Foundation Relations. McCauley, a seasoned leader […]
ECSU Wins $5,000 to Battle Campus Hunger
Elizabeth City, N.C. – Across the nation, food insecurity is a growing challenge for college students, with many forced to choose between paying for meals and other essential expenses. At Elizabeth City […]
ECSU Criminal Justice Program, Trillium Host Eye-Opening Reintegration Simulation
Elizabeth City, N.C. — The journey from incarceration back into society is filled with obstacles, many of which remain unseen by the general public. But Jan. 29, students, faculty and […]
A Fourth-Generation Viking Leads the Mission to Strengthen Alumni Ties as New Director of Alumni Relations and Engagement
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) alumni network is getting a new advocate, and she’s no stranger to the Viking spirit. After a national search, Mone’t Basnight […]
The World is Now Their Classroom: ECSU Students Named Gilman Scholars
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Ten students from Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) have been awarded the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship during the Oct. 2024 cycle. This […]
Jasmine Jackson Changing the Game at ECSU: Balling Beyond the Court
Elizabeth City, N.C.—Jasmine Jackson isn’t just a name you’ll find on the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) women’s basketball roster; it’s a name etched into the heart of the university’s […]
Drafting Dreams: ECSU Travels Across NC in Blueprint Tour to Bring College Admission to Your Doorstep
Drafting Dreams ECSU Travels Across NC in Blueprint Tour to Bring College Admission to Your Doorstep Elizabeth City, N.C.—Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is rolling out the blueprints to success, […]
In His Footsteps: ECSU Honors King
In His Footsteps: ECSU Honors King Elizabeth City, N.C. — “When we get down these rows and make these turns, you’re marching for those students who are going to come […]
ECSU Weather Alert: January 21, 2025
ECSU Weather Alert: January 21, 2025 Good afternoon, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) officials are closely monitoring the winter weather event expected to impact Elizabeth City and surrounding areas. ECSU […]
Crossing Continents: ECSU Professor Named Fulbright Scholar for France and Senegal.
Dr. Andre Stevenson, Fulbright Scholar ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (AP) — An Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) professor has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright U.S. International Education Administrators Award that begins […]
ECSU Weather Alert: January 10, 2025 Condition 1 Effective Jan. 10 at 3:00 PM
ECSU Weather Alert: January 10, 2025 Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) officials are closely monitoring the winter weather event expected to impact Elizabeth City and surrounding areas. Due to the inclement […]
Public Meeting Notice for the ECSU Chancellor Search Advisory Committee
January 9, 2025 Public Meeting Notice The Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Chancellor Search Advisory Committee is scheduled to hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. to […]
ECSU Welcomes 15th Head Football Coach Adrian Jones
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ganelle Z. Sutton Email: gzsutton@ecsu.edu Phone: 252-335-8745 Elizabeth City, NC – Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) officially welcomed Adrian Jones as the new head football coach during a press conference today […]
Elizabeth City State University Announces New Head Football Coach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeremy Sheppard Email: jssheppard@ecsu.edu Phone: 252-335-3278 Elizabeth City, NC –– Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) announces Adrian Jones as the 15th Head Coach of the Vikings […]
ECSU’s 2025 Founders Day Gala to Celebrate Viking Legacy and Excellence
Elizabeth City, N.C. — The countdown is on for Elizabeth City State University’s (ECSU) most anticipated celebration of the year — the 2025 Founders Day Gala. Promising an evening of […]
ECSU Joins Forces with NCDOT and Other Top NC Universities to Advance Air Mobility and Drone Innovation
Elizabeth City, N.C.— Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) has joined forces with the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) and two other UNC system institutions to revolutionize air mobility and drone […]
ECSU Professor Leads $426K Grant to Advance Plant Research and Student Opportunities
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is making strides in plant biotechnology with funding from a new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to understand how plants regenerate […]
Special Meeting of the ECSU Board of Trustees: December 20, 2024
MEETING NOTICE A special call meeting of the Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) Board of Trustees is scheduled for December 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via video conference call. The purpose […]
ECSU Confers Degrees to 242 Graduates at its 179th Commencement Ceremony
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) hosted its 179th Commencement Ceremony at the R.L. Vaughan Center, conferring degrees to 242 graduates. The program included recognition of top […]
Elizabeth City State University and College of The Albemarle Sign Articulation Agreement to Enhance Criminal Justice Education
Elizabeth City, N.C. — Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) and College of The Albemarle (COA) have formalized an articulation agreement to provide a seamless educational pathway for students pursuing careers in […]
Ezra Etzel Finds His Place in the Sky and on the Ground
Ezra Etzel, aviation science/emergency management/Photo credit: Michael Mensah Elizabeth City, N.C. — When Ezra Etzel graduated high school in 2012, he had one clear ambition—to fly. But like many young […]
From the Field to the Frontline: Eric Phelps’ Viking Voyage to the Army
Eric Phelps, kinesiology Elizabeth City, N.C. — Eric Phelps, a senior from Edenton, NC, has reached another milestone and is on the verge of another: being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant […]
Chancellor’s Scholar Karington Perry: Reaches the Finish Line
By Ganelle Z. Sutton | Dec 12, 2024 Elizabeth City, N.C. — Karington Perry arrived at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) from Atlanta, Georgia, with a plan to succeed but […]
Against All Odds: Shomari Bullard’s Unyielding Path to Graduation
Shomari Bullard, interdisciplinary studies By Ganelle Z. Sutton | Dec 12, 2024 Elizabeth City, N.C. — It was the start of the spring semester in 2013 and Shomari Bullard, now an adult […]