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ECSU’s Annual International Education Week Kicks Off Nov. 18
Robert Kelly-Goss November 8, 2019 3
ECSU’s annual International Education Week runs from Nov. 18 and ends with the highly anticipated International Dinner and Fair Nov. 22. The sights, sounds, and flavors of the world will come to Elizabeth City State University Nov. 18 through Nov....

Visual Arts Students Look to Make their Mark on Downtown
Robert Kelly-Goss November 1, 2019 0
Visual arts professor Jeff Whelan, left, leads a Plan by Design discussion at Arts in the Albemarle in downtown Elizabeth City Thursday, Oct. 31. Visual arts students are tasked with developing creative ideas to contribute to downtown Elizabeth City’s revitalization...


Internationally Acclaimed Pianist and Former ECSU Faculty Member Dr. Roosevelt Newson to Perform Chopin Recital
Robert Kelly-Goss October 22, 2019 1
Those who remember the former chair of the visual and fine arts program, Dr. Roosevelt Newson, know that a concert at Elizabeth City State University is something not to be missed. The internationally acclaimed pianist and educator will perform on...

ESPN/The Undefeated Ranks ECSU Sound of Class No. 1 Division II HBCU Band
Robert Kelly-Goss October 10, 2019 5
When you hear the Elizabeth City State University Marching Sound of Class beating drums and blowing horns, just know that you are listening to the Division II number one ranked marching band. According to ESPN/The Undefeated HBCU Band Rankings, “Elizabeth...


Vikings Come Unleashed for ECSU’s Homecoming 2019
Robert Kelly-Goss September 27, 2019 0
It’s time to unleash your Viking Spirit! It’s time for Elizabeth City State University’s Homecoming 2019. This year “Vikings Unleashed” will be a celebration of all things Royal Blue, and it kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 15, leading up to the...

Visual and Performing Arts Chair Dr. Christopher Palestrant Performs with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Robert Kelly-Goss September 11, 2019 0
Elizabeth City State University’s chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, Dr. Christopher Palestrant, is out in the community keeping the music alive as he performs with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra this month. Dr. Palestrant will perform twice...


History Professor Dr. Melissa Stuckey to Lecture at Museum of the Albemarle’s History for Lunch Sept. 4
Robert Kelly-Goss August 28, 2019 1
ECSU history professor, Dr. Melissa Stuckey, will give a talk at Museum of the Albemarle Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 12:15. She will discuss the Rosenwald School during the museum’s History for Lunch program.   Elizabeth City State University history professor,...

ECSU History Lecture Kicks Off Chancellor Installation Week
Robert Kelly-Goss August 27, 2019 1
ECSU professor of history, Dr. Glen Bowman, will kick of Chancellor Karrie Dixon’s Installation Week with a lecture on the history of the university. The lecture is Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 3:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. It is...


Agreement with First Flight Society Brings Historic Aviation Portraits to ECSU STEM Complex
Robert Kelly-Goss August 22, 2019 1
A portrait of the famed Tuskegee Airmen is just one of 75 portraits on loan to ECSU from the First Flight Society thanks to a Memorandum of Agreement.   The Tuskegee Airmen, the Apollo 11 astronauts, Amelia Earhart: these are...

STEM Complex Exhibit Celebrates African American Pioneers in Aviation
Robert Kelly-Goss August 8, 2019 2
When guests arrive to the Elizabeth City State University STEM Complex grand opening on Monday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m., they will see a number of impressive sights, not the least of which is a tribute to the pioneers of...