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ECSU faculty member receives top academic honor from UNC System
Alyssa Banks May 11, 2023
Shyamal Das, Ph.D., Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) professor of Homeland Security and Sociology, is one of only 17 academicians in the University of North Carolina (UNC) System to receive the 2023 Award for Excellence in Teaching. It is one...

ECSU’s Aviation Program to Launch New ‘Take Flight Career Pathways Program’ Funded By $75,000 Gift from MARCH Foundation
ECSU May 10, 2023
The program will promote opportunities for internships and fellowship with major airlines in the industry. Through a partnership with the MARCH Foundation, the university’s goal is to create a pipeline of opportunity for workforce readiness and preparedness amongst students. ECSU offers the only...


A Non-traditional Ascension: Meet Tonya Thompson
Alyssa Banks May 5, 2023
Tonya Thompson’s job in the U.S. Army was aircraft refueling. Sometimes, she’d get to fly with the pilots in their aircraft. “I think that stemmed my love of flying,” she said. “I would often be over the pilot’s shoulder asking...

Preparedness over Partying: Meet Jazmyne Smith
Alyssa Banks May 5, 2023
When Jazmyne Smith walks across the stage for her graduation May 6, she’s pretty sure her mother will cry.  This might be because her mom will witness her daughter graduate from Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), also her alma mater,...


Preparing to Soar: Meet William Bailey
Alyssa Banks May 5, 2023
William Bailey had three requirements on his list for selecting the ideal college: it was in North Carolina, as he had a goal of graduating debt free; a small school where he could get to know both the professors and...

The Perfect Timing: Meet Telisha Hicks
Ayana Hernandez May 5, 2023
Telisha Hicks started her journey at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) in August 2002. The Elizabeth City, N.C., native had just graduated from high school and was the mother of one toddler, Makiah, and a newborn. “I was young and...


A Legacy of Leadership: Meet Derek Felton Jr.
Ayana Hernandez May 5, 2023
Derek Felton Jr. grew up in Elizabeth City, N.C., and knew his journey would take him to Elizabeth City State University (ECSU). It could have been because he was following a strong family legacy that led through the institution or...

ECSU to Recognize Honor Students in Campus Ceremony on April 25
ECSU April 21, 2023
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is hosting its Honors Convocation at 3:30 p.m., Tues., April 25, at Mickey L. Burnim Fine Arts Center. The event will recognize over 80 undergraduate students, from various academic departments, who are enrolled full-time and part-time in their programs....


Higher Education Administrator and STEM Advocate Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd to Address ECSU Graduates on May 6
ECSU April 19, 2023
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) will host its 176th Commencement Exercises on Sat., May 6, at 9 a.m. The ceremony is in the Robert L. Vaughan Center Gymnasium on ECSU’s campus. The university will confer an estimated 243 bachelor’s and master’s degrees to...

Women Scholars and Trailblazers Honored by ECSU for Earning University’s Highest Award Before 1971
ECSU March 30, 2023
Annually, March commemorates the contributions, study and celebration of women and their impact on society and role in American History. At Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), the importance and acknowledgment of women who played critical roles in the institution date back...