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Annual Jazz 101 Welcomes Saxophonist Ron Carter
Robert Kelly-Goss April 16, 2018 0
On April 16 and 17, the Elizabeth City State University Jazz Ensemble will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with  “Jazz 101”  clinics, rehearsals and live music.  Special guest performer will be clinician and saxophonist Ron Carter. Over the past 11 years...

ECSU Professor Bowman Discovers Forgotten History
Robert Kelly-Goss March 27, 2018 0
Elizabeth City State University history professor, Dr. Glen Bowman, will talk about some of his recent research at Museum of the Albemarle, Wednesday, April 4, 12:15 p.m.   The story of Elizabeth City State University’s Rosenwald School building is becoming...


Photo Exhibit Explores Mexican Origins and Global Impact of 31 Popular Foods
Robert Kelly-Goss March 15, 2018 0
The photograph showing a woman surrounded by freshly picked avocados is part of the upcoming photo exhibit, “Seeds of Identity: 31 Foods Mexico Gave the World,” opening Monday, March 19 on the campus of ECSU.   When you put that...

Miss ECSU Arielle Beamon Named an EBONY Campus Queen
Robert Kelly-Goss February 22, 2018 0
Miss ECSU, and Miss CIAA contender, Arielle Beamon has been named one of 10 EBONY Media Campus Queens. Beamon, who will contend for Miss CIAA in Charlotte Saturday, learned of the honors this month. “The top 10 EBONY HBCU Campus...


The Daily Advance: African-American Heritage Center Planned in Historic ECSU Building
Robert Kelly-Goss February 19, 2018 0
Seen here in this ECSU archive photo, the Rosenwald School located on the university campus is site of a future heritage center.   What was once known as a “practice school” for the Elizabeth City Colored Normal School in 1921,...

The Daily Advance: Prof. Douglas Jackson’s Grandmother Played Pivotal Role in Harlem Renaissance
External Source February 16, 2018 1
Unbeknownst to Elizabeth City State University professor of music, Douglas Jackson, a box in his attic as a child held the key to a rich family literary history. For the Full Story Read Here....


ECSU Hosts Advance Screening of ‘Tell Them We Are Rising’
Robert Kelly-Goss February 15, 2018 0
On Monday, Feb. 19 two important programs will air on UNC-TV, North Carolina’s PBS station, and Elizabeth City State University is holding an advance screening for one, while participating in the other. The premier of the Independent Lens documentary, “Tell...

Black History Month Brings 10 Events to ECSU Campus
Robert Kelly-Goss February 2, 2018 1
Black History Month on the campus of Elizabeth City State University will not only inspire and educate, but also entertain. For 2018, there are 10 events planned and each of them provides a unique perspective into historic and history-making events....


11th Annual Founders Day Gala Honors Nine with Chancellor’s Legacy Award
Robert Kelly-Goss February 1, 2018 4
The 11th annual Elizabeth City State University Founders Day Scholarship Gala is set to happen March 10 at the K.E. White Center. The anticipated event is a black-tie affair celebrating ECSU’s 127th year since its founding, and an opportunity to...

Concert Choir Stages Theatrical Performance of ‘The Messiah’
Robert Kelly-Goss November 16, 2017 1
The University Choir will perform its annual Christmas Concert Dec. 1, at 8 p.m., at the Fine Arts Center auditorium.   Celebrating the holiday season with a performance of Handel’s “The Messiah” is for many people a Christmas tradition, one...