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ECSU Digital Media Professor’s Short Film Featured in North Carolina Museum of History Longleaf Film Festival
Robert Kelly-Goss May 7, 2020 0
For Dr. Walter Iriarte, a short film recently accepted to appear in the North Carolina Museum of History Longleaf Film Festival is motivated by his academic exploration of visual language and a personal journey. The Elizabeth City State University professor...

Alan Woo March 17 Piano Recital Canceled
Robert Kelly-Goss March 11, 2020 0
Due to growing concerns over the coronavirus, Elizabeth City State University faculty member Alan Woo’s March 17 piano recital has been canceled. No alternative date has been announced at this time. Mr. Woo’s recital was scheduled to feature works by...


Steve Buckingham Kicks Off New Performance and Lecture Series
Michelle Ball March 4, 2020 0
Elizabeth City State University is launching Community Connections performance + lecture series designed to bridge the university and community.  “Our mission is to produce cultural experiences which can be enjoyed by students, faculty, and staff, as well as the community...

Students Attend ‘Just Mercy’ Screening as Part of ECSU’s Black History Month Celebration
Robert Kelly-Goss February 12, 2020 3
ECSU students, faculty, staff and alumni attend a screening of “Just Mercy,” at Elizabeth City’s RCE Theater Tuesday, Feb. 11, as part of the university’s Black History Month celebration. As part of Elizabeth City State University’s Black History Month celebration,...


ECSU Co-Organizes 2nd NC African American Veteran Lineage Day Ceremony and Documentary at NC Museum of History
Robert Kelly-Goss February 11, 2020 1
On Thursday, Feb. 13, Elizabeth City State University will participate in a statewide program to honor North Carolina’s African American veterans. The second North Carolina African American Veteran Lineage Day Ceremony and Documentary will take place starting at 8:30 a.m....

ECSU’s Feb. 14 Harlem Renaissance Celebration Looking for Art, Clothing, Artifact Submissions
Robert Kelly-Goss February 7, 2020 0
The Elizabeth City State University Department of Music and Visual Arts is calling for submissions for the Harlem Renaissance Celebration exhibition, happening Friday, Feb. 14 at 5 p.m. in the K.E. White Center gallery. Submissions are due Thursday, Feb. 13,...


ECSU Music Major Launches First Single on Apple Music
Robert Kelly-Goss December 9, 2019 12
DeShazo Dorsey is only a junior but he’s on his way to fulfilling his dreams. The Elizabeth City State University music major has his first single listed on Apple Music, and he says Spotify and other streaming services will be...

ECSU University Choir Performs ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ Dec. 6
Robert Kelly-Goss November 26, 2019 0
A young boy who tells tall tales comes across a spectacular star in the sky, but his mother doesn’t believe yet another of his stories. This is the beginning premise of the classic Christmas opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors,”...


ECSU Celebrates 55th Annual International Dinner and Fair
Robert Kelly-Goss November 25, 2019 0
Retired ECSU professor, Dr. Sekender Khan, right, talks about the origins of the university’s International Education Week dinner and fair during the 55th dinner Friday, Nov. 22. Standing with Dr. Khan is ECSU professor Dr. Hirendra Banerjee who has been...

ECSU Grad Takes Her DIY Skills to NBC Reality Show ‘Making It’
Robert Kelly-Goss November 22, 2019 6
Ashley Basnight has been making a name for herself with her DIY (do it yourself) business, Handmade Haven LLC, and soon the nation will know her, too. Ms. Basnight, a 2013 Elizabeth City State University graduate, will appear as a...