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ECSU Celebrates 55th Annual International Dinner and Fair
Robert Kelly-Goss November 25, 2019
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
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...


Students and Faculty Present Research and Cultural Experience at Annual International Education Week Forum
Robert Kelly-Goss November 21, 2019
The International Education Week forum featured, left to right, Nurhak Tuncer, , Dr. Walter Iriate, Erica Acheampomaa, Beatriz Neto, and Dr. Xiaoli Yuan. As Elizabeth City State University’s International Education Week continues, more and more students, faculty, staff and community...

International Tea Kicks Off International Education Week
Robert Kelly-Goss November 19, 2019
Provost Dr. Farrah Ward prepares to the cut the ribbon signaling the start of International Education Week at ECSU Monday, Nov. 18. An International Tea launched the week of celebrating the university’s international diversity. After water, tea is the world’s...


ECSU Professor of Creative Writing Dr. Jim Goar Gives Poetry Reading Nov. 14
Robert Kelly-Goss November 8, 2019
Elizabeth City State University’s professor of creative writing and literature, Dr. Jim Goar, will give a reading of his poetry Thursday, Nov. 14. As part of the Department of English and Digital Media Faculty Research Series, Dr. Goar will read...

ECSU’s Annual International Education Week Kicks Off Nov. 18
Robert Kelly-Goss November 8, 2019
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
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
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
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
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...