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ECSU Alumn Johnson Named Ohio State Assoc. Head Coach
Robert Kelly-Goss January 10, 2019
From Viking to Buckeye, 1973 Elizabeth City State University graduate Larry Johnson was recently promoted to Ohio State University’s associate head coach slot. Johnson previously served as the Buckeye’s defensive line coach, according to ESPN.com. Johnson, a Williamston, North Carolina...

State Representative and ECSU Graduate Zack Hawkins is MLK Jr. Day Keynote Speaker
Robert Kelly-Goss January 9, 2019
North Carolina State Rep. Zack Hawkins is making a lot of Vikings proud these days. The Elizabeth City State University graduate is one of the newest members of the North Carolina General Assembly, serving the Durham area, and on Jan....


Area Clergy Gather at K.E. White for Annual ECSU Breakfast
Robert Kelly-Goss January 8, 2019
Chancellor Karrie Dixon addresses area clergy during the annual Clergy Breakfast held Tuesday, Jan. 8. Dr. Dixon emphasized the economic impact of ECSU on the region, citing the last report at $231.5 million.   The message is simple: Elizabeth City...

Outgoing UNC System President Spellings Says Goodbye to ECSU
Robert Kelly-Goss January 7, 2019
Outgoing UNC System president, Margaret Spellings, left, paid a visit to ECSU Monday, Jan. 7. She met with ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon, and others.   From the time outgoing University of North Carolina System president Margaret Spellings first toured the...


Work Continues at ECSU’s University Suites
Robert Kelly-Goss January 4, 2019
Elizabeth City State continues to address long deferred repairs at University Suites thanks to the funding secured by the $20 million USDA loan. Repairs to building seals and other mechanisms scheduled to be fixed by Jan. 1 have been completed....

ECSU Awarded $10,000 for Vikings Care Food Pantry
Robert Kelly-Goss January 3, 2019
Viking Cares Food Pantry team includes, left to right, Tyrese Bazemore, Demond Holley, Ashante Spruill, Food Lion manager Skylar, Dr. Jennifer Brown and Russ Haddad.   Doing its part to feed the hungry, the Elizabeth City State University Food Lion...


‘You Need to Believe, Too’: Chancellor Gives State of University Address
Robert Kelly-Goss January 3, 2019
Speaking at the January 2019 Faculty and Staff Institute, ECSU Chancellor Karrie Dixon gives her State of the University Address. Dr. Dixon outlined priorities for the coming year and emphasized the need for all hands to be on deck to...

Chancellor Karrie Dixon Arrives for First Official Day
Robert Kelly-Goss December 17, 2018
On Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors announced that Dr. Karrie Dixon will be Elizabeth City State University’s 12th Chief Executive Officer, and seventh Chancellor. Dr. Dixon has served as ECSU’s interim chancellor...


Dr. Karrie G. Dixon Named Chancellor of Elizabeth City State University
Robert Kelly-Goss December 14, 2018
The Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System today announces that Dr. Karrie Gibson Dixon has been selected as chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. The decision was made following a vote held by the Board during...

Six ECSU Students Commissioned as U.S. Army Officers
Robert Kelly-Goss December 10, 2018
ECSU students commissioned as U.S. Army officers Friday, Dec. 7, were, left to right, 2nd Lt. Jonquin L. Elliott, 2nd Lt. Walter C. Burnette, 2nd Lt. David J. Drury, 2nd Lt. Chantalle X. Merricks, 2nd Lt. Darrius R. Turner, and...