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ECSU African American Literature Class Walks in the Footsteps of History Through the Life of Harriet Jacobs
Robert Kelly-Goss October 4, 2021
ECSU’s African American Literature class tours Edenton, North Carolina, learning firsthand about the life of the former enslaved woman, Harriet Jacobs. The tour allowed students to put into context her slave narrative, “Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.”...

ECSU Receives $175,000 Grant to Bolster Adult Learning Programs
Robert Kelly-Goss October 1, 2021
Deanna Byrum, right, is congratulated by Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon during the spring 2021 commencement. Ms. Byrum works as an executive assistant for Academic Affairs and completed her degree while working full time. Elizabeth City State University has received a...


A Bigger, More Accessible Vikings Care Food Pantry Re-Opens in Old Student Center with Rededication Ceremony
Robert Kelly-Goss September 30, 2021
Dean of Students, Dr. Nichole Lewis, right, shows off the new Vikings Care Food Pantry located in the old student center next to the post office. The food pantry was rededicated during a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, Sept. 30. Being...

ECSU and Golden LEAF Foundation Celebrate Golden LEAF Scholars
Robert Kelly-Goss September 29, 2021
A reception for ECSU’s Golden LEAF scholars was held Tuesday, Sept. 28. Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon, far left, and Golden LEAF Foundation president, Scott T. Hamilton, helped celebrate scholars, Faith Ashley, second from left, Alexus Elliott, center, and Jayla Hall....


Vikings Make Great Community Partners for the Albemarle Area United Way’s Annual Day of Caring Volunteer Event
Robert Kelly-Goss September 24, 2021
Fifty-six ECSU students volunteered their time recently for the Albemarle Area United Way’s Annual Day of Caring. When the Albemarle Area United Way (AAUW) reached out to Elizabeth City State University in search of volunteers for the Day of Caring...

ECSU’s Top Cop, Chief John Manley, Will Retire his Badge Oct. 1
Robert Kelly-Goss September 23, 2021
Surrogate dad, mentor, policeman, chief law enforcement officer: These are just some of the ways Elizabeth City State University’s top cop, Chief of Campus Police John Manley, might be described. And although Chief Manley will be retired from his post...


ECSU Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members
Robert Kelly-Goss September 22, 2021
Dr. Sadie J. Carter, left, and Mr. Elston Ray Howell are the ECSU Foundation board’s newest members.  Two new members have joined the Elizabeth City State University Foundation board of directors. According to ECSU Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, Anita...

ECSU’s WRVS 89.9 FM Launches COVID Awareness Web Program ‘The Save A Life Series,’ Sept. 30
Robert Kelly-Goss September 21, 2021
WRVS 89.9 FM is joining forces with other HBCU radio stations and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) to present the “Save A Life Campaign,” a series of radio broadcasts, public service announcements, outreach events, and what Elizabeth City State...


ECSU’s 2021 Homecoming, Vikings Unleashed: Reunited, Kicks Off Oct. 17 for a Weeklong Celebration
Robert Kelly-Goss September 20, 2021
The song says, “Reunited and it feels so good …,” and that’s the feeling on the Elizabeth City State University campus as Vikings prepare for the 2021 Homecoming, Vikings Unleashed:  Reunited.  ECSU, as with the rest of the world, has been...

ECSU Graduate Education Programs Receive Accreditation from Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Robert Kelly-Goss September 17, 2021
Elizabeth City State University’s Master of Elementary Education and Master of School Administration degree programs have received advanced accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation, or CAEP.  According to Dr. Joy Smith, dean of the School of Education and...