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University Choir Brings Joyful Noise to Food Bank Fundraiser
Robert Kelly-Goss April 3, 2019
The sounds of Viking Pride were loud and clear Wednesday, April 3, as the University Concert Choir surprised participants at Food Bank of the Albemarle’s annual Empty Bowls fundraiser. Inside the portico of Museum of the Albemarle, people seated at...

Ja’Von Copeland Brings His Percussion Mastery Home to ECSU
Robert Kelly-Goss March 25, 2019
Elizabeth City State University graduate Ja’Von Copeland has been playing the drums for the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band since signing on with the military after graduation in 2016. Now Copeland, a senior airman, will bring his...


Jazz Innovator Shana Tucker Headlines ECSU Jazz Festival April 9
Robert Kelly-Goss March 15, 2019
Some of the most innovative jazz coming out of the contemporary music scene today is about to make its mark at Elizabeth City State University on Tuesday, April 9, for the annual Jazz Festival. ECSU’s Department of Visual and Performing...

ECSU’s Dr. Kaur-Walker International Women’s Day Keynote Speaker
Robert Kelly-Goss March 13, 2019
Women around the world were celebrated on March 12 for International Women’s Day, and Elizabeth City State University saw no shortage of venerable honorees. Psychology professor, Dr. Kulwinder Kaur-Walker was one such woman, speaking at Dare County League of Women...


ECSU, First United Methodist Partner to Educate Choral Students
Robert Kelly-Goss November 13, 2018
The ECSU Concert Choir performs at the Elizabeth City First United Methodist Church during Homecoming Week. Six ECSU music students have received a scholarship and internship from the church.   The sound of Viking students can be heard each Sunday...

Fall Concert Highlights Jazz, Orchestra, Choir, Marching Band
Robert Kelly-Goss November 8, 2018
Elizabeth City State University will be alive with the sound of music Tuesday, Nov. 13 when the Visual and Performing Arts Department performs its fall concert. The music program at ECSU offers a variety of programs for students interested in...


ECSU Music Professor Palestrant Performs with Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Robert Kelly-Goss October 25, 2018
If you don’t know Elizabeth City State University’s Dr. Christopher Palestrant, you may not have been listening. This professor of music, and the chair of the Department of Visual and Fine Arts, is also a popular performer and composer and...

Homecoming is Here: Students are Ready for Vikings Unleashed
Robert Kelly-Goss October 23, 2018
From a Silent Headphone Party, to the big event Saturday, The Predawn Party, Viking Homecoming 2018 is all about celebrating the Elizabeth City State University family. According to ECSU’s executive director of student engagement, Ferreli McGilvary, there’s been at least...


Gender and Sexual Orientation Forum Focuses on Inclusivity, Diversity
Robert Kelly-Goss October 22, 2018
Inclusivity and diversity: Elizabeth City State University is embracing both as it seeks to spark dialogue on the issue of gender and sexual orientation through a campus forum, says Vice Chancellor of Institutional Advancement, Dr. John Lee. Dr. Lee says...

Historic Marker to Honor the Legacy of Peter Weddick Moore
Robert Kelly-Goss October 16, 2018
Dedication Ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20 at P.W. Moore Elementary At 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, men and women from across the state and region will gather inside the gymnasium of P.W. Moore Elementary School to honor a man whose life...