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A Triumph of Courage and Determination: Despite Big Challenges a Mother of Two Takes Her Diploma
Robert Kelly-Goss December 7, 2018 5
When Dana Richardson walks across the stage Saturday to receive her diploma, the moment will be bittersweet; a triumph of courage, determination, and heartache for the 40-year old history major. Richardson, who lives in Moyock, North Carolina, began her journey...

Aviation Major William Nelson is Fall 2018 Bearer of the Mace
Robert Kelly-Goss December 6, 2018 0
William Nelson is flying high these days. It’s fair to say that Nelson has been flying high since he was 14, but this week the aviation major will graduate as Elizabeth City State University’s fall 2018 Bearer of the Mace....


Two Named to Fall Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Academy
Robert Kelly-Goss November 29, 2018 6
Dr. Kacey DiGiacinto and Juliet Boykins were recently named to the Vice Chancellor’s Leadership Academy (VCLA) for fall 2018. Since their appointments, they have helped to engage Elizabeth City State University faculty in leadership activities across campus. According to Interim...

ECSU Receives Nearly $180,000 for Drone Exploration Academy
Robert Kelly-Goss November 27, 2018 1
Elizabeth City State University has been awarded nearly $180,000 from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to offer a Drone Exploration Academy program to middle and high school students in Northeastern North Carolina. According to Dr. Kuldeep Rawat, aviation program director, the...


ECSU Offers First Online Master of Education Degree Program
Robert Kelly-Goss November 26, 2018 1
Starting January 2019, Elizabeth City State University is offering its first online Master of Education degree program. The 100 percent online program will offer two concentrations, one for teacher leaders, and another for initial certification. With total tuition less than...

ECSU Honors Program Competes at National Conference
Robert Kelly-Goss November 20, 2018 0
ECSU Honors Program students who attended the National Association of African American Honors Programs Conference were, left to right, Brenna Daniel Eyricka Johnson, Rachel Lowe, Mattelyn Bond, and Jasmine Roundtree. Rear l-r: Kyra Purvis and Arrhia Palmer. Not pictured are...


ECSU Opens Campus American Indian Office
Robert Kelly-Goss November 20, 2018 2
Elizabeth City State University will open its first American Indian Programs support office, providing the campus with support and a variety of options for faculty, students, staff, and administrators to work with, and for, indigenous people and programs. According to...

167th ECSU Commencement Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 8
Robert Kelly-Goss November 19, 2018 0
167th ECSU Commencement keynote speaker, Venessa Harrison.   The 167th Elizabeth City State University Commencement is about to happen and the Viking Class of 2018 is ready for the big day. On Saturday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.m., inside the...


ECSU Celebrates American Education Week
Robert Kelly-Goss November 13, 2018 0
Dr. Glen Bowman will be the lecturer for the second annual Dr. Darnell Johnson Memorial Lecture Tuesday, Nov. 13, as part of ECSU’s celebration of American Education Week.   Elizabeth City State University is celebrating the 2018 American Education Week,...

UNC Board of Governors Approves ECSU Homeland Security Degree Program
Robert Kelly-Goss November 9, 2018 0
University of North Carolina System Board of Governors vote to approve ECSU’s newest degree program, Homeland Security, during their meeting in Chapel Hill Friday, Nov. 9.   The University of North Carolina Board of Governors just gave the green light...